Karen O'Neill is the CEO of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, where she's led the organization since 2013 through unprecedented growth, record-breaking performances - like Canada's most successful Winter Games in 2018 - and groundbreaking advancements in inclusive sport. A passionate, values-driven leader with decades of experience in high-level roles, including at the Rick Hansen Foundation and Commonwealth Games Canada, Karen shares profound insights on leading with purpose, the transformative power of Para sport, athlete resilience, and building a more equitable future for sport in Canada and beyond.

Katherine Henderson is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hockey Canada and a transformational leader in Canadian sport. With a career spanning national sport organizations, major international events, and commercial leadership, Katherine is known for leading with a values-first approach while driving meaningful growth and impact. In this episode, she shares how sport can unite communities, why listening to Canadians is critical to the future of sport, and the leadership lessons she’s learned while building inclusive pathways for women, girls, and the next generation of athletes.

Michael Naraine is a leading voice in sport management and marketing, serving as Board Chair of Canada Snowboard, President of the North American Sport Management Association, and Associate Professor at Brock University. With a passion for innovation, strategic growth, and empowering the next generation of sport professionals, Michael combines academic expertise with hands-on leadership experience to transform Canadian sport and inspire inclusive leadership.

Mike Bartlett is the President & CEO of Canada Basketball. A lifelong hoops fan turned transformative leader, Mike previously spent over a decade in senior roles at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (Raptors, TFC, Marlies, TFC II). Known for bold vision and relentless execution, he is driving Canada Basketball into a new era of global competitiveness, equity between men’s and women’s programs, and using the game as a platform to unite and uplift communities coast to coast. His dream: a gold-medal showdown against the USA that galvanizes an entire nation.

Russell Reimer is a Canadian sport executive, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor known for shaping some of the country’s most impactful major sport initiatives and athlete-led stories. With a career rooted in vision-driven leadership, Russell has worked across international events, brand building, and athlete representation - helping sport organizations, cities, and athletes unlock their full potential beyond the podium.

He has played key roles in major event bids, global sport properties, and iconic athlete narratives, including the award-winning documentary Unbroken: The Snowboard Life of Mark McMorris. Guided by a belief that sport is a powerful vehicle for community, economic growth, and social impact, Russell focuses on building ventures that create lasting value—measured not by titles, but by the people and communities they elevate.

The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, PC, MP is a decorated Canadian athlete and a dedicated public servant. A four-time Olympic medalist (winning one gold, two silver, and one bronze in sprint kayaking) and two-time Olympic flag bearer, he now serves as the Member of Parliament for Burlington North—Milton West, and as the Secretary of State for Sport and Canada's FIFA Sherpa. Tune in as he discusses his journey from the water to the House of Commons, the massive economic impact of sport (estimated at over $100 billion in Canada!), and his goal of creating more low- and no-cost sporting opportunities for all Canadians.

Tom Renney is a seasoned leader in sport and hockey, serving as senior advisor at HONE Athletics and formerly as president and CEO of Hockey Canada. He has coached the Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, and Olympic teams. Tom is passionate about mentorship, leadership, and the ability of sport to inspire communities, galvanize nations, and develop future leaders.

Tyler Turner is a Paralympic champion, multi-sport world champion, and motivational speaker. After surviving a life-changing skydiving accident, Tyler rebuilt his life through resilience, perseverance, and passion for action sports. Today, he continues to inspire athletes, newly injured individuals, and audiences worldwide through sport, storytelling, and media projects.