Sean Mallen

Talking Transit-A Conversation with Leaders of Metrolinx & the TTC

Phil Verster and Greg Percy have unique challenges–leading organizations that serve millions of people every day, each of whom has a strong opinion about how they do their jobs as the CEOs of Metrolinx and the TTC.  I appreciate the request from the Canadian Urban Transit Association to moderate a discussion on leadership in transit …

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Crisis Communications Speech-Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs

Of all the presentations I’ve given over the years on crisis communications , my talk to the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs at their Montreal conference was one of the most enjoyable and enlightening. These folks deal with crisis on a daily basis and I appreciated their questions, comments and stories of lived experience, particularly …

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Toronto Star Commentary: We need a new model for reliable news

Teaching at Humber taught me some stark and sad lessons about news consumption habits among young people. In short, my students told me they’re not watching/reading/listening to traditional media. It inspired me to write this column for the Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/we-desperately-need-a-model-for-delivering-reliable-news-that-can-compete-with-the-fire/article_5c020458-f753-11ee-bf07-3708ddf9c592.html

Travel Writing: A Trip to Italy demands a style upgrade

https://nationalpost.com/travel/travelling-in-italy-inspires-you-to-dress-for-success As long as I’ve been visiting Italy I’ve faced the same issue.  The moment I step out in public in my Canadian guy travel attire, I feel like a slob.  On our trip to Milan and Lake Como, we attempted to rectify the deficiency, as you can read in my article for Post Media.

Mind Over Matter Magazine-Fall 2022

I’m privileged that my client Women’s Brain Health Initiative continues to engage me to write stories for their magazine Mind Over Matter.  This edition, I contributed the cover story and articles on the latest advances in research. Read the online version: here.