Sportopia

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The team at Sport Law is committed to uplifting the sector, and we want to do our part by offering candid conversations on the current state of sport and share our insights to better address issues related to governance, safe sport, leadership challenges, trends in human relations and so much more. Partners Steve Indig and Dina Bell-Laroche will be co-hosting the bi-weekly conversations, spending 30 minutes on topics affecting the sport sector with a view of leaving listeners more informed and confident to tackle some of the issues affecting sport. In addition, Sportopia will be a gathering place to invite other thought leaders who are committed to elevating the sport sector. The podcast is meant to answer burning questions from sport leaders, so we are inviting listeners to share ideas for future topics and to ask questions you’d like for us to tackle. Starting next week, listen and submit questions and comments via email and social media (@sportlawca) to have your say in conversations about healthy, human sport! For all the updates be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media! The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands. Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous peoples and their cultures. Please note: Some episodes may deal with potentially sensitive content that some may find difficult. If that is true for you, remember that you can reach out to a trusted advisor or a certified mental health professional. We also have resources on our website that you may find helpful. read less
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Episodes

Episode 29 - Designing Team Alliance
19-03-2024
Episode 29 - Designing Team Alliance
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, host Dina Bell-Laroche leads a discussion with Team Member and Leadership Coach, Lauren Brett and special guest Ed Van Hoof, Head National Team Coach for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics at Gymnastics Canada. The pair share why they believe it is critically important to intentionally Design your Team’s Alliance to both ensure effective communications and to proactively prevent issues from arising. Designing Team Alliance is a Sport Law Program that we’ve created to foster healthy and holistic coach athlete relationships. Listen in as we discuss the evolving relationships between athletes and coaches and the move towards more open, values-based interactions. Check out these blogs to learn more about the topic: Taking Coaches to the Next Level – What I learned from Coaching CoachesEmotional Intelligence – The Secret ingredient to a fulfilling lifeCoaching by ValuesInto the Deep: Accessing the Fifth Dimension Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 28 - Activating our Values
07-03-2024
Episode 28 - Activating our Values
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, co-hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig share their views on how best to engage your people in a conversation on mission critical values.  With Dina’s book, Values-in-Action as a guide, Steve and Dina offer a step by step approach to help organizations activate their values. Check out these blogs to learn more about the topic: Management by Values: A new way of doing business in Canadian SportManage your Risks by Managing by ValuesValues…Let’s Get Personal Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche & Steve Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 27 - Proactively Preventing Fraud
20-02-2024
Episode 27 - Proactively Preventing Fraud
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, Team Members Kathy Hare and Robin Witty, join hosts Steve Indig and Dina Bell-Laroche to talk about the F Word – Fraud! They share examples of workplace fraud, and the impact it has had both financially and emotionally on the affected organizations. The pair also share some easy steps leaders can take to prevent financial losses.  Check out the blogs to learn more on the topic: https://sportlaw.ca/financial-literacy-what-is-it-and-who-needs-it/https://sportlaw.ca/staying-on-the-lookout-for-fraud-some-risk-management-advice/https://sportlaw.ca/the-f-word/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media at communications@sportlaw.ca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 26 - Taking our Safe Sport Commitments to the Next Level
06-02-2024
Episode 26 - Taking our Safe Sport Commitments to the Next Level
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, co-hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig chat with Team Member, Kristin Noonan on how sport leaders can take practical steps to implement and activate their Safe Sport commitment with a goal of not only reducing harm but as importantly, creating a fun and positive culture for all participants. Tune in as Kristin offers tangible solutions to activating safe sport commitments. Check out these blogs to learn more about the topic: Off Duty Conduct and Safe Sport: What is the Scope of your Code of ConductA Journey to Safe and Thriving SportHow Learning from others Can Help to Ensure Safe Sport PracticesGenerative TensionA Public Accounting is Needed to Save Sport Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche & Steve Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 25 - Trans and Non-binary Participant Inclusion
19-01-2024
Episode 25 - Trans and Non-binary Participant Inclusion
Sportopia Episode 25: Trans and Non-binary Participant Inclusion   Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, Social Scientist, Kai Scott, joins co-hosts Steve Indig and Dina Bell-Laroche to talk about trans and non-binary participant inclusion in sport. Kai is the co-founder of TransFocus, whose aim is to create greater inclusion of gender diversity in organizational cultures and structures. Join, Kai, Dina and Steve, to learn how your organization can take proactive steps to create welcoming recreational and sport environments for everyone. Check out these articles to learn more on the topic: An Update on Transgender Issues in SportCreating Inclusive environments for Trans participants in Canadian Sport-Practice and PolicySeveral TransFocus blogs on different topics relevant to sport, such as inclusive forms, washroom/change rooms, and gender categories Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media at communications@sportlaw.ca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 24 - What is Sport 2.0?
05-01-2024
Episode 24 - What is Sport 2.0?
Episode 24: What is our vision of Sport 2.0 Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about the big idea that led to the creation of the podcast in the first place – a re-imagined sport system that we are calling Sport 2.0.  Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode asks, if we were to give birth to a new sport system what would it look like?  Join Steve and Dina as they discuss what’s required to create a values-based, inclusive, human-centered and well-resourced 21st Century sport system.   Check out more blogs and resources from Sport Law to learn more: Sport Law Blog – Towards Sport 2.0 – A Renaissance for Canadian Sport (Part 1) (Part 2)Sport Law Blog – Re-Imagining Sport (Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3)   Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Robin Witty  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 22 - Less is more with amalgamations in sport
07-11-2023
Episode 22 - Less is more with amalgamations in sport
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about how amalgamating sport organizations could benefit the sport system. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode brings an abundant mindset where our hosts discuss amalgamating sport organizations to make the sport experience better for participants. Throughout the episode, our hosts discuss the potential benefits of amalgamation, the reasons why amalgamations may fail or why sport leaders are skeptical about amalgamating, and why this is a critical piece in re-imagining the sport system. Check out more blogs and resources from Sport Law to learn more: Sport Law Blog – Aligning our sport system, a not so radical ideaSport Law Blog – Re-imagining sport, the conversation continuesSport Law Workshop – Reciprocation: How NSOs, PTSOs, and Clubs Can Build Better RelationshipsPrevious Sportopia Episode – How many p’s are there in system integration? Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 21 - Inviting parents into the sport experience
24-10-2023
Episode 21 - Inviting parents into the sport experience
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about inviting parents and guardians into the sport experience. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode includes both their professional and personal experiences to talk about the role that parents and guardians play in the sport experiences of their children. Throughout the episode, our hosts discuss how parents can contribute to positive sport experiences for their children and how sport organizations can support and invite parents in to foster positive sport environments with high trust. Check out more blogs from Sport Law to learn more: Advocating for a Quality Sport EnvironmentOff Duty Conduct and Safe Sport: What is the scope of your Code of Conduct?Still HopefulA Call to Inspired ActionTrust – The One Thing That Makes Anything Possible As well, here is some additional information related to our conversation today: The Ride Home by True SportRespect in Sport for Parents Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 20 - Creating Cultures of Belonging
10-10-2023
Episode 20 - Creating Cultures of Belonging
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation to introduce the idea of creating cultures of belonging in sport. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode flies at 30,000 feet to look at the systemic ways to enable cultures of belonging. Throughout the episode, our hosts discuss the legal and leadership practices that lead to cultures of belonging in sport. Our commitment is to continue this conversation with a series of follow-up episodes where we bring in guests with different lived experiences to talk about the practical realities of being inclusive. Check out more blogs from Sport Law to learn more: Blog – Understanding our social location to forge stronger connectionsBlog – Mentoring, femtoring, and beyondBlog – Making better decisions – Why having multiple perspectives reduces riskBlog – Updates to Ontario employment standards impact for sport organizationsCustom Workshop – Daring Leadership: Living into your values Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 19 - Demystifying the Litigation Process
26-09-2023
Episode 19 - Demystifying the Litigation Process
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation to demystify litigation processes in sport. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode welcomes Sport Law Team Member, Michelle Kropp, LL. B., to talk about how litigation can happen within our sport system. Michelle has been a member of the Sport Law team since 2020 and advises a diverse client base, including various not-for-profit and sports organizations, during dispute proceedings as well as providing guidance on general governance issues. Throughout the episode, our hosts ask Michelle to share her experiences as a litigator, how being trauma informed can support these processes, and some of the common themes she sees in her work. Check out more blogs from Sport Law to learn more: Blog – Demystifying Legal Process in SportBlog –Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and New BeginningsBlog –Doing Law Differently, in the Best Interest of SportWorkshop – Hot Legal Topics Learn more about Michelle Kropp. Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Guest: Michelle Kropp Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 18 - Inspiring Hope in Sport: An Update from the Hope on the Horizon Tour
12-09-2023
Episode 18 - Inspiring Hope in Sport: An Update from the Hope on the Horizon Tour
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This special two-part episode shares an update from the Hope on the Horizon Tour and welcomes several special guests. In collaboration with several sport partners, Sport Law and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) are hosting legal and leadership workshops across the country to increase the capacity of sport leaders to manage the complexities of leading an ethically driven and legally sound sport organization. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, alongside Karri Dawson of the CCES, the first part of this episode shares an update the Hope on the Horizon Tour as we head into the fall. During the second part of this episode, Dina welcomes provincial and territorial hosts of the Hope on the Horizon Tour from our first three stops in PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Northwest Territories. Check out more blogs from Sport Law to learn more: Sport Law News – Hope on the Horizon Tour: Sport leaders speak up for a modern sport systemSport Law Blog - Still HopefulSport Law Blog – Hope on the HorizonSportopia Special Episode – Hope on the Horizon AnnouncementSport Law and CCES Course - Governance Essentials Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca and @ethicsinsport to learn more about the Hope on the Horizon Tour! Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Guests: Karri Dawson (Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport), Troy Croft (Sport NL), Gemma Koughan (Sport PEI), and Spider Jones (Sport North) Producer: Taylor Matthews  The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 17 - Preparing to give the gift of feedback
29-08-2023
Episode 17 - Preparing to give the gift of feedback
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about the gift of feedback. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode talks about the importance of giving thoughtful feedback and the impact that feedback can have. Throughout the episode, our hosts talk about how you can prepare to give feedback as a leader or coach, the importance of trust in giving feedback, and more! Check out more blogs from Sport Law to learn more: Beyond Binary World Views (Part 1) (Part 2)Generative TensionMentoring, Femtoring, and BeyondStart with Heart Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 16 - Taking a pause for risk management
15-08-2023
Episode 16 - Taking a pause for risk management
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about the realities of risk management. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode covers how you can identify, assess, manage, monitor, and communicate risk within your sport organization. Throughout the episode, our hosts talk about how values come into play when talking about managing risk and how the current sport system is amplifying risks for leaders, coaches, volunteers, and athletes.  Check out more blogs and learning opportunities from Sport Law to learn more: Blog – Smart Tips for Risk ManagementBlog – Manage your Risks by Managing by ValuesBlog –Managing Risks Makes Good Business SenseBlog –Managing Risk Through Purposeful CommunicationCustom Workshop – Managing Risk Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!  Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.   Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 15 - Managing through conflict better than before
01-08-2023
Episode 15 - Managing through conflict better than before
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about how we can manage through conflict better than before. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode covers what needs to happen to manage conflict in a way that is productive, leads to higher trust, and enables positive change. Throughout the episode, our hosts talk about the differences between necessary and unnecessary conflict and how the sport system can benefit from the productive and necessary conflicts. Check out more blogs and learning opportunities from Sport Law to learn more: Blog – Beyond Binary World Views (Part 1) (Part 2)Blog – Generative TensionBlog –Beyond Cultural CompetenceBlog – Towards Sport 2.0 – A Renaissance for Canadian Sport (Part 1) (Part 2)Blog –Demystifying Legal Processes in Sport Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews   Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.   Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 14 - Leading through change with the support of the NOVA Profile
18-07-2023
Episode 14 - Leading through change with the support of the NOVA Profile
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about the world of leadership coaching with the help of the NOVA Profile. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, alongside Certified Integral Coach, Lauren Brett, this podcast explores how leadership coaching is needed to support sport leaders through the modernization of the sport system. Throughout the episode, our hosts talk to Lauren about what she has been seeing lately as a leadership coach in sport and what is needed to get us where we want to go. Check out more blogs and learning opportunities from Sport Law to learn more: Leadership Development Training – NOVA ProfileBlog – Leaders As Meaningful Catalysts to ChangeBlog –Accessing Our Zones of GeniusSportopia Episode 2 –Letting values lead the way Lauren Brett is a Certified Integral Coach specializing in leadership coaching, cultural transformation, and interventions that support sport coaches. Learn more about Lauren here. Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche, Steve Indig, and Lauren Brett Producer: Taylor Matthews   Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 13 - Choosing the important over the immediate
04-07-2023
Episode 13 - Choosing the important over the immediate
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about how measuring culture will elevate sport. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this podcast explores the tyranny of the immediate and its impact on sport leaders. Throughout the episode, our hosts talk about how to move from the immediate to the important with the aim of creating healthier humans in a healthier sport system - our vision of sportopia. Check out more blogs and learning opportunities from Sport Law to learn more: Sport Law Blog – Towards Generative GovernanceSport Law Blog – Leaders as Meaningful Catalysts for ChangeSport Law Blog – A Call to Inspired ActionSport Law Blog – The Expendables Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca  The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 12 - Measuring culture will elevate sport
20-06-2023
Episode 12 - Measuring culture will elevate sport
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about how measuring culture will elevate sport. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, alongside Bryce Tully, the Co-founder and CEO of innerlogic, this podcast explores the Sport Culture Index During and the power of data to leverage cultural change in sport. Throughout the episode, our hosts talk to Bryce about how to take the data from the Sport Culture Index and action meaningful change by asking “Now what?”. Check out more blogs and learning opportunities from Sport Law to learn more: Sport Law Blog - Measuring what matters most: How cultural intelligence will elevate sportSport Law Blog - Still HopefulSport Law Blog - Restoring Trust: How measuring culture will help to elevate sportinnerlogic Blog – How to make sure culture change is a process, not an event Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche, Steve Indig, and Bryce Tully Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 11 - Understanding grief and loss in sport
06-06-2023
Episode 11 - Understanding grief and loss in sport
Please note: This may deal with potentially sensitive content that some may find difficult. If that is true for you, remember that you can reach out to a trusted advisor or a certified mental health professional. We also have resources on our website that you may find helpful. Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about grief and loss literacy. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this podcast explores the background of grief and loss literacy and how that relates to sport, based on Dina’s studies in thanatology. During this 30-minute conversation, Dina and Steve discuss how grief and loss manifest in sport and the positive impact of having loss-literate sport leaders, coaches, and athletes. Check out more blogs and learning opportunities from Sport Law to learn more: Understanding the psychology of loss… why we must do betterFeeling disenfranchised? You are not aloneA Grief ExpressedWorkshop – Understanding Grief Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.
Episode 10 - Finding the right Directors for your sport organization
23-05-2023
Episode 10 - Finding the right Directors for your sport organization
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode kicks off a conversation about how to find the right Directors for your Board and the implications of being a Director. For this episode, we welcome Mike Bruni, KC, Barrister and Solicitor, as well as the recent Nominations Committee Chair for Hockey Canada. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, alongside Mike, this podcast explores considerations for sport organizations in seeking new members for their Board of Directors, the nomination process, and what it means to be a Director in sport today. Check out more blogs and learning opportunities from Sport Law to learn more: Towards Generative GovernanceRecruiting the Best Takes EffortInspired Governance – A Way Forward for Sport LeadersE-Learning Modules - Governance Essentials from Sport Law and CCES Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche, Steve Indig, and Mike Bruni Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca About Mike Bruni KC, Barrister and SolicitorMike is a lawyer for over 44 years currently with the firm Bruni Law in Calgary. Prior to this was General Counsel and Board Member for the Alberta Utility and Energy Regulator which included heading up realignment and governance initiatives. Parallel to his professional career, Mike has contributed 35 plus years as a volunteer with numerous not-for-profit organizations including many sport organizations. Some of which included Chair of Hockey Canada, President of Hockey Alberta, COC and IIHF NSO Representative, member of the IIHF Disciplinary Committee and numerous other committees including several nominating committees most recently the chair of Hockey Canada Nominating Committee. He served two 3 years terms as a board member on the SDRCC. Mike continues to act as an advisor on governance matters as a volunteer and as an advocate for cultural evolution toward respect, safety, and fun in all activities both in sport and professionally and has headed many initiatives locally, provincially and nationally in that regard.