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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
30 episodes
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...
Kevin Blue - CEO & General Secretary, Canada Soccer
What does it take to lead a national sport through pressure, change, and a global spotlight?In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Kevin Blue, CEO & General Secretary of Canada Soccer, to unpack the mindset ...
Marnie McBean - Senator, Senate of Canada
On this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Marnie McBean, one of Canada’s most decorated Olympians and now a Senator representing Ontario.They dive into leadership at the highest level, what sport teaches u...
Chris Bright – Executive Director, Karate Canada
In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with Chris Bright, Executive Director of Karate Canada and former professional hockey player who represented Team Canada internationally, including earning a Wo...
Dustin Heise, Ben Mulroney & Tyler Turner on Canada’s Snowboarding Future & Training Strategies
In this special segment on Defining Moments with Dustin, Ben Mulroney sits down with Dustin Heise and athlete Tyler Turner to explore the future of snowboarding in Canada. Ben leads the conversation, asking key questions about global c...
The Hon. Adam van Koeverden – Olympic Gold Medalist & Member of Parliament, Canada
In this episode of Defining Moments, Dustin Heise sits down with the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, four-time Olympic medalist, two-time Canadian flag bearer, and current Member of Parliament for Milton. Adam shares his journey from th...
Karen O’Neill - CEO, Canadian Paralympic Committee
What does it mean to truly lead with values - especially when the stakes are highest?In this episode of Defining Moments, host Dustin Heise, CEO of Canada Snowboard, sits down with Karen O’Neill, CEO of the Canadia...
Katherine Henderson - President & CEO, Hockey Canada
Sport has the power to do far more than win medals - it can unite communities, shape national identity, and create pathways for the next generation of leaders.In this episode of Defining Moments, host Dustin Heise, CEO of C...
