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Defining Moments with Dustin
Defining Moments with Dustin Heise is where leadership meets high-performance sport. Dustin, CEO of Canada Snowboard, sits down with the athletes, coaches, and leaders who know what it takes to build strong teams and values-driven cultures. Expect real conversations, practical insights, and a closer look at the world of snowboarding, from Olympic drama to grassroots beginnings.
Episodes
37 episodes
Ben LeSage – Professional Rugby Player, New England Free Jacks & Startup Operator
What does it take to chase a dream, compete on the world stage, and build a successful career beyond professional sports?In this episode of Defining Moments, host Dustin Heise sits down with Ben LeSage, Canadian National Rugby Team playe...
Nolan Thiessen – Chief Executive Officer, Curling Canada
What does it take to lead a sport, build a lasting community, and turn personal setbacks into defining moments?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Nolan Thiessen, CEO of Curling Canada, to explore the ...
Larry Peters – Chief Revenue Officer, World of Dance
What makes sport so powerful at bringing people together?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Larry Peters, Chief Revenue Officer at World of Dance, to explore the business, culture, and community behin...
Jess Nicol - Co-Founder & CEO, Nicol
What if sport could do more than build fitness and competition, and actually help solve loneliness?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Jess Jess Nicol, Co-Founder & CEO of Nicol, to explore how rac...
Daniel Oladejo - Professional Athlete, Business Development Representative at GameStrat
What happens when failure becomes one of your greatest advantages?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Daniel Oladejo to explore the experiences that shaped him as an athlete, leader, and business profe...
Susanne Wereley - President, AthletesCAN | Communications Manager, Rowing Canada Aviron
What happens when the lessons learned at the highest level of sport become lessons for leadership?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Olympic gold medalist Susanne Wereley to explore the defining exper...
Skip Gilbert - Executive Vice President, Capelli Sport | Why Youth Sports Need Passion, Not Pressure
Are we raising better athletes, or are we taking the joy out of sports?In this episode of Defining Moments, host Dustin Heise sits down with Skip Gilbert, Executive Vice President at Capelli Sport and former CEO of US You...
Matthew Bongiorno - Manager, Government Relations and Public Affairs, Canadian Olympic Committee
What if the true impact of sport goes far beyond medals and podiums?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Matthew Bongiorno, Manager of Government Relations and Public Affairs at the Canadian Olympic Committee,...
Adam Andrasko - CEO, USA Artistic Swimming
What does it take to rebuild a culture, put athletes first, and lead an Olympic organization toward its biggest stage?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Adam Andrasko, CEO of USA Artistic Swimming<...
Sara Toussaint - Co-CEO, TMJ
What does it take to turn the power of sport into lasting impact?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Sara Toussaint, Co-CEO of TMJ and a longtime sports business executive whose career has taken her ...
Victor Bergonzoli – CEO, SportsEdTV
What if access to great coaching didn’t depend on where you lived or how much money your family could afford?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Victor Bergonzoli, CEO of SportsEdTV, Emmy Award winne...
Danny Da Costa - CEO, Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre
What does it take to build a world-class sports organization from the ground up?On this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Danny Da Costa, CEO of the Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre, to explor...
Madison Richardson - Professional Climber, Climbing Escalade Canada
What does it take to compete at the highest level while helping shape the future of your sport?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Madison Richardson, professional climber, Canadian National Climbing Team ath...
Rob Ohno – President & CEO, ANNIKA Foundation
On this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Rob Ohno, President and CEO of the ANNIKA Foundation, to explore how sport can shape character, leadership, and lives far beyond competition.Drawing from deca...
Nicholas Lord – Co-Founder & CEO, NOCAP Sports
College sports is undergoing one of the biggest transformations in its history, and Nicholas Lord is helping lead the way.As Co-Founder and CEO of NOCAP Sports, Nick is building the commercial infrastructure that helps universities, bran...
Aaron Eisman - Founder & CEO, Eisman Digital
What does it take to build billions of views in sport?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Aaron Eisman, Founder and CEO of Eisman Digital and one of the leading voices in sports social media.A...
Austin Pillado - Associate Head Swim Coach, University of Pittsburgh
What does it take to build athletes who succeed not just in sport, but in life?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Austin Pillado, Associate Head Swim Coach at the University of Pittsburgh and one of the risi...
Keirsten Sires - Founder & CEO, 2aDays
What if student-athletes had access to the truth before committing to a college program?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Keirsten Sires, Founder and CEO of 2aDays, to discuss how transparency, trust, and a...
Garrett Ball – Chief Operating Officer, Golf Canada
In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Garrett Ball, Chief Operating Officer at Golf Canada, to explore the leadership lessons that emerge when sport, business, and purpose intersect.A five-time nationa...
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Phil Andrews – CEO, USA Fencing
What does it take to lead change in a rapidly evolving sports landscape?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Phil Andrews, CEO of USA Fencing, to explore leadership, innovation, and the realities of transformi...
Suzanne Paulins – Chief Executive Officer, Swimming Canada
In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Suzanne Paulins, Chief Executive Officer of Swimming Canada, to explore the leadership lessons she's learned from grassroots sport, parent volunteering, and guiding one of Canada'...
Lyle Adams – Founder & CEO, Spry
In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Lyle Adams, Founder and CEO of Spry, a leading collegiate athletics management platform helping athletic departments streamline operations and better support coaches, admin...
Matthew Jolles - President & CEO, Gotham Sports & Entertainment Holdings
In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Matthew Jolles, President & CEO of Gotham Sports & Entertainment Holdings, to explore how sport can become more than competition.Matthew shares how his tim...
Brett M. Johnson – CEO, Benevolent Capital | Chairman of Rhode Island FC & Centreville Bank Stadium
In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Brett M. Johnson, CEO of Benevolent Capital and one of the most influential voices in the business of sport today. Brett shares the journey behind building Rhode Island F...
Andrew Baker – Chief External Affairs Officer, Canadian Olympic Committee
On this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Andrew Baker to explore the power of sport far beyond the podium. From being inspired by the 1996 Olympics as a young athlete to helping shape the future of Canadian spor...
