Sportopia https://sportlaw.ca/podcasts/sportopia/ Going at the speed of trust. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:41:35 +0000 en-US © 2022 Sport Law We know sport. Sport Law Going at the speed of trust. Sport Law rlw@sportlaw.ca false https://sportlaw.ca/wp-content/uploads/Podcast-Episode-Artwork-2000-×-2000-px.png Sportopia https://sportlaw.ca/podcasts/sportopia/ rlw@sportlaw.ca Going at the speed of trust. No yes ed657308-fcc6-5c96-a7bf-eeee64ff6fcc https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Sportopia Episode 70: Lessons on Leadership with Athletics Canada CEO, Mathieu Gentès https://sportlaw.ca/webinar/sportopia-episode-70-lessons-on-leadership-with-athletics-canada-ceo-mathieu-gentes/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:24:00 +0000 faf79b75-4218-5fd8-aa6d-0b386915e0bf Episode Notes

This week, we welcome Mathieu Gentès, the Chief Executive Officer at Athletics Canada, and a devoted practitioner of values-based leadership. He reminds us that leading authentically creates high trust cultures where people feel valued, cared for, and trusted.…

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This week, we welcome Mathieu Gentès, the Chief Executive Officer at Athletics Canada, and a devoted practitioner of values-based leadership. He reminds us that leading authentically creates high trust cultures where people feel valued, cared for, and trusted.…

]]> false no 0:00 No no Episode 69: How a focus on human rights and social justice reduces conflict https://sportlaw.ca/webinar/episode-69-how-a-focus-on-human-rights-and-social-justice-reduces-conflict/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:17:12 +0000 aeddb4d0-6b6b-59ba-bc4e-b69e7e09f18d Episode Notes

This week, we welcome Mike Fleurantin, one of our valued sport lawyers, who is also a certified Information Privacy Professional. Mike has a passion for youth sport and fostering inclusive, respectful, and legally sound sport environments for the benefit of all participants.…

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This week, we welcome Mike Fleurantin, one of our valued sport lawyers, who is also a certified Information Privacy Professional. Mike has a passion for youth sport and fostering inclusive, respectful, and legally sound sport environments for the benefit of all participants.…

]]> false no 0:00 No no Episode 68: Lessons on Leadership with CAC's, Lorraine Lafrenière https://sportlaw.ca/webinar/episode-68-lessons-on-leadership-with-cacs-lorraine-lafreniere/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:35:22 +0000 0545561a-c5b3-55ea-82d6-35c4bf95b914 Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig chat with Lorraine Lafrenière in the leadership series.  Lorraine is the Chief Executive Officer at the Coaching Association of Canada. She is a respected and compassionate sport leader with over 30 years of experience, including senior roles with Canoe Kayak Canada, Cycling Canada and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees.…

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This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig chat with Lorraine Lafrenière in the leadership series.  Lorraine is the Chief Executive Officer at the Coaching Association of Canada. She is a respected and compassionate sport leader with over 30 years of experience, including senior roles with Canoe Kayak Canada, Cycling Canada and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees.…

]]> false no 0:00 No no Episode 67: Lessons on Leadership with Canoe Kayak Canada CEO, Casey Wade https://sportlaw.ca/webinar/episode-67-lessons-on-leadership-with-canoe-kayak-canada-ceo-casey-wade/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:50:00 +0000 22f31752-31b2-565c-ab79-df8ba3d4556a Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig kick off the Lessons on Leadership Series with Casey Wade, CEO of Canoe Kayak Canada for the last 12 years.  Prior to that, Casey was the Director of Education and Planning at WADA and the Director of Drug-Free Sport at the CCES.…

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This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig kick off the Lessons on Leadership Series with Casey Wade, CEO of Canoe Kayak Canada for the last 12 years.  Prior to that, Casey was the Director of Education and Planning at WADA and the Director of Drug-Free Sport at the CCES.…

]]> https://sportlaw.ca/wp-content/uploads/Podcast-Episode-Artwork-2000-×-2000-px-1.png Episode 67: Lessons on Leadership with Canoe Kayak Canada CEO, Casey Wade false no 0:00 No no Episode 66: Strengthened Relationships: fostering positive and productive Board and CEO alliances https://sportlaw.ca/webinar/episode-66-strengthened-relationships-fostering-positive-and-productive-board-and-ceo-alliances/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:50:00 +0000 f854a41b-3a78-5e9a-b2c9-2ec67bdaef6c This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship between senior staff and volunteer Directors. Some of the most challenging aspects of leading is to ensure that decision-makers have a shared vision of where the organization is heading, a common sense of purpose and collective values that reflect who we’re serving.…

]]> This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship between senior staff and volunteer Directors. Some of the most challenging aspects of leading is to ensure that decision-makers have a shared vision of where the organization is heading, a common sense of purpose and collective values that reflect who we’re serving.…

]]> false no 0:00 No no Sportopia Episode 65: Elevating Governance Training https://sportlaw.ca/webinar/sportopia-episode-65-elevating-governance-training/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:34:00 +0000 b5a172b9-06e5-5b03-b143-5bba307f14ae Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig discuss the pressure leaders face to govern with confidence in an increasingly complex sport environment. Beyond some of our practical tips, we share how Governance Essentials, our recently updated online training program, helps Directors and leaders bridge the knowledge gap to ensure they lead responsibly and ethically.…

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This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig discuss the pressure leaders face to govern with confidence in an increasingly complex sport environment. Beyond some of our practical tips, we share how Governance Essentials, our recently updated online training program, helps Directors and leaders bridge the knowledge gap to ensure they lead responsibly and ethically.…

]]> false no 0:00 No no Episode 64: Generation Safe https://sportlaw.ca/webinar/episode-64-generation-safe/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:26:00 +0000 2f83ede5-cfed-5cfd-99cb-ce15f08d4836 Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Safe Sport advocate Allison Forsyth. Allison is a two-time Olympian, a survivor of sexual abuse in sport and the founder of Generation Safe, an organization devoted to shifting the culture of sport through education and training.…

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This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Safe Sport advocate Allison Forsyth. Allison is a two-time Olympian, a survivor of sexual abuse in sport and the founder of Generation Safe, an organization devoted to shifting the culture of sport through education and training.…

]]> false no 0:00 No no Episode 63: Lessons on Leadership https://sportlaw.ca/webinar/episode-63-lessons-on-leadership/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:05:24 +0000 110b4067-85c5-506b-a349-ba5b5af892bc Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig introduce a new podcast theme called Lessons on Leadership. They’ve had the privilege of connecting with incredible speakers over the past few years and thought it would be helpful for our listeners to learn from some of sport’s most inspiring leaders.…

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This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig introduce a new podcast theme called Lessons on Leadership. They’ve had the privilege of connecting with incredible speakers over the past few years and thought it would be helpful for our listeners to learn from some of sport’s most inspiring leaders.…

]]> false no 0:00 No no Episode 62: Navigating Organizational Dissolution https://sportlaw.ca/webinar/episode-62-navigating-organizational-dissolution/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:47:00 +0000 40582e5a-aeb7-592f-89ce-7d0b22dbad3b This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig tackle the topic of organizational dissolution. Listen in as they cover the due diligence required to close an organization. The pair not only discusses the legal elements but also present suggestions for a humanistic approach for what can often be an emotional and turbulent time for staff and volunteers.…

]]> This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig tackle the topic of organizational dissolution. Listen in as they cover the due diligence required to close an organization. The pair not only discusses the legal elements but also present suggestions for a humanistic approach for what can often be an emotional and turbulent time for staff and volunteers.…

]]> false no 0:00 No no Episode 61: The case for supporting officials https://sportlaw.ca/webinar/episode-61-the-case-for-supporting-officials/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:47:00 +0000 51d8de99-2494-5c06-900c-18a11712fdef This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Guy Bradbury, is an international instructor, educator and Olympic referee in volleyball and the creator of RefereeCoaching.com. Prior to that Guy was the CEO of the Ontario Soccer Association, and GM and COO of the Sport Alliance of Ontario.Guy…

]]> This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Guy Bradbury, is an international instructor, educator and Olympic referee in volleyball and the creator of RefereeCoaching.com. Prior to that Guy was the CEO of the Ontario Soccer Association, and GM and COO of the Sport Alliance of Ontario.Guy…

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