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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

Crisis Communications Speech-Continuity and Resilience Today Conference
It meant a lot to speak to a full room of engaged listeners about crisis communications at the Continuity & Resilience Today conference. There were

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

Travel Writing: London-City of Villages
I lived in London for more than 2 years in my dream job as Europe Bureau Chief for Global News, which in turn produced a

Mind Over Matter magazine-Spring 2024
Thanks to Lynn Posluns and her team at Women’s Brain Health Initiative for once again asking me to contribute to the latest, 18th edition of

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

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

Travel Writing: Croatia-Exquisite Islands, Lovely Zagreb
It’s all thanks to our Croatia-Canadian friends Marija and Miljenko that we learned about Hvar, which is on several lists of the world’s most beautiful

Co-Hosting Corporate Purpose Forum
With ESG becoming a contentious political debate, I was grateful that Faith Goodman once again invited me to co-host one of her insightful events on