High Agency

In this episode of High Agency, Mo Dhaliwal and Marc Low delve into the intricacies of organizational change and innovation. Marc, the Director of Innovation, Growth, and Emerging Tech at KPMG Canada, discusses the challenges businesses encounter when embracing digital transformation, especially with AI adoption. He highlights the importance of balancing technological advancements with the human effort required for successful integration. Marc shares strategies for building support for new ideas and creating a culture that welcomes innovation. This episode is essential listening for anyone navigating the delicate intersection of technology and human-centric leadership. Featuring Marc LowDirector of Innovation, Growth, and Emerging TechKPMG Canada Marc is the Director of Innovation, Growth & Emerging Tech at KPMG Ignition. As a strong advocate for digital transformation and disruptive technologies, Marc uses user-centered design principles to generate value across various industries. With extensive experience in innovation and strategy consulting, he has worked with sectors from public service to manufacturing. Marc is also a sought-after lecturer and keynote speaker, addressing topics such as intrapreneurship, innovation, design thinking, digital strategy, and the future of work. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marclow/ Hosted by Mo DhaliwalCEOSkyrocket Digital Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses. High Agency: Conversations that Drive Growth and Transformation Instagram: https://instagram.com/highagencypodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-agency-pod/Twitter: https://x.com/highagencypod Presented by Skyrocket Digital https://skyrocketdigital.com/ Skyrocket is the digital agency for ambitious leaders. Our capabilities empower business and marketing leaders with the confidence to launch new initiatives, grow their brands, and undergo the transformation necessary to achieve breakthrough results.

In this episode, John Fong, founder of F28, explores the evolving role of CFOs and financial leadership in today’s fast-paced business landscape. He delves into how the CFO position has shifted to become increasingly strategic and impactful over the past decade, with 81% of CFOs recognizing this shift. John also highlights the growing trend of fractional CFOs, whose demand has surged by 103% in the past two years. Featuring John FongFounderF28 Studio John is the founder of F28, a Fractional CFO studio that works with growth-stage companies to turn their financial chaos into strategic clarity. With over 20 years of strategic finance experience, John has served as CFO of both public and private companies across industries such as healthcare, technology, and natural resources. He has partnered with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams to guide them through the entire business lifecycle, from startup and scale-up to IPO, with a focus on building sustainable and profitable businesses. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhnfong/ Twitter: https://x.com/jhnfong LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfong/ Hosted by Mo DhaliwalCEOSkyrocket Digital Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses. High Agency: Conversations that Drive Growth and Transformation Instagram: https://instagram.com/highagencypodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-agency-pod/Twitter: https://x.com/highagencypod Presented by Skyrocket Digital https://skyrocketdigital.com/ Skyrocket is the digital agency for ambitious leaders. Our capabilities empower business and marketing leaders with the confidence to launch new initiatives, grow their brands, and undergo the transformation necessary to achieve breakthrough results.

In this episode, Christine Pilkington, CEO of Crisp Media, discusses the transformative shifts in marketing over the past two decades, from the explosion of digital ad spending to the rise of data-driven strategies. She shares insights on the evolving role of marketing leaders and the growing importance of fractional CMOs in navigating today's complex business environment. Featuring Christine PilkingtonFounder & Fractional CMOCrisp Media As the CEO of Crisp, Christine Pilkington serves entrepreneurs who want foundational, practical marketing that pays off in the best and most challenging times. Christine is the award-winning fractional CMO that high-growth enterprises trust to demystify the often confusing and challenging world of marketing. Christine and her team provide a clear roadmap for success in the short and long term, with marketing leadership at the strategic level along with world-class execution at the tactical level. Her client roster includes some of the world’s biggest brands, like BMW, MINI, Chevrolet and RadioShack, and Canada’s top media brands, like Maclean’s, CityTV and more. LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/christinepilkingtonWebsite: https://www.crispmedia.ca/ Hosted by Mo DhaliwalCEOSkyrocket Digital Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses. High Agency: Conversations that Drive Growth and Transformation Instagram: https://instagram.com/highagencypodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-agency-pod/Twitter: https://x.com/highagencypod Presented by Skyrocket Digital https://skyrocketdigital.com/ Skyrocket is the digital agency for ambitious leaders. Our capabilities empower business and marketing leaders with the confidence to launch new initiatives, grow their brands, and undergo the transformation necessary to achieve breakthrough results.

This episode of High Agency dives into the crucial questions we should all be asking about technology today. Our guest Boris Mann explores the hidden aspects of cloud computing, AI, and the platforms we rely on daily. From understanding who controls the software we use to the risks of losing agency in a tech-dominated world, this conversation highlights why it’s more important than ever to stay informed. We also discuss the complexities of AI and its impact on open-source communities and community building. Featuring Boris Mann Co-Founder & CEO Fission Boris Mann is a pioneer in building and nurturing tech communities, focused on decentralized web technologies and the future of connectivity. With expertise in open source, community building, and early-stage company operations, he founded Canada’s first startup accelerator and the Full Stack seed fund. Boris has significantly influenced the Drupal and Ethereum communities, organizing major events and contributing to their growth. He is an expert on open source, community building, and developer relations, as well as handling operations & finance for early stage companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris/ Hosted by Mo Dhaliwal CEO Skyrocket Digital Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses. ___ High Agency: Conversations that Drive Growth and Transformation Instagram: https://instagram.com/highagencypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-agency-pod/ Twitter: https://x.com/highagencypod ___ Presented by Skyrocket Digital https://skyrockdigital.com/ Skyrocket Digital is the digital agency for ambitious leaders. Our capabilities empower business and marketing leaders with the confidence to launch new initiatives, grow their brands, and undergo the transformation necessary to achieve breakthrough results.

In this episode, the discussion centers on leadership's role in both daily life and large-scale societal change. Featuring Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP), the conversation delves into his approach to balancing grassroots activism with strategic political vision. The conversation highlights the challenges of balancing immediate community needs with long-term objectives, and the role of leadership in driving lasting change within a rapidly evolving socio-political landscape. Featuring Jagmeet SinghLeader of the New Democratic Party Jagmeet Singh is the leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), a lawyer, and a passionate human rights activist, known for his commitment to social justice and equality. Jagmeet’s journey exemplifies the power of grassroots activism combined with strategic political vision. His leadership is rooted in his personal experiences and commitment to serving Canadians. InstagramTwitter Hosted by Mo DhaliwalCEOSkyrocket Digital Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator, and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand, and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses. High Agency: Conversations that Drive Growth and Transformation Instagram: https://instagram.com/highagencypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-agency-pod/ Twitter: https://x.com/highagencypod Presented by Skyrocket Digitalhttps://skyrocketdigital.com/

Businesses at every stage of life have different objectives — but they’re all some variation on growth. Startups are establishing product-market fit, while series A or B scale-ups exist to maximize market share. Today, we’re diving into the world of new ventures and the intricate dance of growth and challenges they face. Featuring Diraj Goel CEO and Founder GetFresh Ventures Diraj Goel is a serial startup entrepreneur and executive in scaling profitable, high-growth tech-enabled companies. Dotcom and 08’ Recession survivor, ex-cyber security expert, ex-Hootsuite executive, ex-Vision Critical executive, tech founder, and growth advisor to high-growth startups. Diraj works with founders to develop their executable and investible go-to-market roadmap that gives investors confidence in their ability to lead, execute and deliver on growth expectations. LinkedIn Twitter GetFresh Ventures Hosted by Mo Dhaliwal CEO Skyrocket Digital Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses. High Agency: Conversations that Drive Growth and Transformation Instagram: https://instagram.com/highagencypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-agency-pod/ Twitter: https://x.com/highagencypod Presented by Skyrocket Digital https://skyrockdigital.com/ Skyrocket is the digital agency for ambitious leaders. Our capabilities empower business and marketing leaders with the confidence to launch new initiatives, grow their brands, and undergo the transformation necessary to achieve breakthrough results.

Everything we see in thought leadership around business is about driving growth, breaking into new markets or launching new products or companies. However, we don’t spend enough time talking about the role that delivers all of this — those thankless operators that make things happen. That’s why today we’re talking about project management. Featuring Sanaz Afshar Director of Special Projects and Sustainability Sycle Sanaz Afshar is a demonstrated leader with strong analytical and strategic planning skills with extensive experience working directly with clients and cross-functional teams in highly collaborative environments. As a Certified Scrum Master and Scrum Product Owner, Sanaz works as a Senior Delivery Manager to manage the delivery of diverse portfolios of software applications. With a passion for sustainability, Sanaz is a staunch advocate for green living and works on environmental initiatives in her community. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanazafshar/ Hosted by Mo Dhaliwal CEO Skyrocket Digital Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses. High Agency: Conversations that Drive Growth and Transformation Instagram: https://instagram.com/highagencypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-agency-pod/ Twitter: https://x.com/highagencypod Presented by Skyrocket Digital https://skyrockdigital.com/ Skyrocket is the digital agency for ambitious leaders. Our capabilities empower business and marketing leaders with the confidence to launch new initiatives, grow their brands, and undergo the transformation necessary to achieve breakthrough results.

In this episode we’re going to talk about transformation — digital transformation in particular. What is it? What do companies think it means? And what does it really mean. It’s a term that has been growing in popularity over the past 4 or 5 years especially. Awareness of digital transformation was especially driven up during the onset of COVID as many traditional businesses and industries scrambled to quickly reinvent their online presence and engage everyone from their own team members to their customers in an entirely remote, digital-first world. FeaturingChristian Nielsen Founder MustBeHuman Christian is a business technologist with over 15 years of hands-on experience helping clients achieve their goals through the strategic use of technology. With a master's degree in technology and innovation management, and a published author in digital management, he brings a unique blend of expertise and knowledge to every project. Christian's future-focused approach to problem-solving and unwavering moral and ethical compass have earned him endorsements from both clients and colleagues. https://ca.linkedin.com/in/chni Hosted by Mo Dhaliwal CEO Skyrocket Digital Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses. — High Agency: Conversations that Drive Growth and Transformation Instagram: https://instagram.com/highagencypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-agency-pod/ Twitter: https://x.com/highagencypod — Presented by Skyrocket Digital https://skyrockdigital.com/ Skyrocket is the digital agency for ambitious leaders. Our capabilities empower business and marketing leaders with the confidence to launch new initiatives, grow their brands, and undergo the transformation necessary to achieve breakthrough results.

In this episode we’re going to talk about… thinking. How to think about things when faced with challenges or opportunities, and some of the tools at our disposal to distill clarity, generate creativity, and explore divergent and breakthrough thinking. Most situations we encounter in our personal and professional lives we find ourselves somewhere between two modes: we might be exploring ideas and approaches, which is divergent thinking; we might be needing to curate and distill our ideas and approaches into a singular path forward, which is convergent thinking. Featuring Kristofer Chichak Lifecycle Marketing Manager Thinkific Kris is the Lifecycle Marketing Manager at Thinkific, where he develops strategies for marketing programs and campaigns that support customer success and retention. Kris Chichak is a seasoned professional with experience in various marketing roles at companies such as Thinkific, Skyrocket Digital, ION Print Solutions, Beach Travellers Inc., and J.Ennis Fabrics. With a background in Marketing from NAIT, Kris has a proven track record of developing brand strategies, coaching teams, and leading marketing initiatives. Currently serving as a Lifecycle Marketing Manager at Thinkific, Kris brings a wealth of expertise in customer marketing strategy and digital marketing. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-chichak-b6315798/ Hosted by Mo Dhaliwal CEO Skyrocket Digital Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses. High Agency: Conversations that Drive Growth and Transformation Instagram: https://instagram.com/highagencypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-agency-pod/ Twitter: https://x.com/highagencypod Presented by Skyrocket Digital https://skyrockdigital.com/ Skyrocket is the digital agency for ambitious leaders. Our capabilities empower business and marketing leaders with the confidence to launch new initiatives, grow their brands, and undergo the transformation necessary to achieve breakthrough results.