The 60 Second Podcast
Big insights. One question. 60 seconds.
Hosted by TEDx speaker and 3X founder Matt McCoy, this podcast delivers fast, punchy interviews with the world’s top leaders — from billion-dollar CEOs to bold startup founders.
Each episode asks one powerful question to uncover the mindset, tactics, or story behind game-changing success — all in under a minute.
Perfect for ambitious listeners who want real answers, really fast.
Episodes
51 episodes
Taylor McLoughlin - Co-Founder, Ambient
What does the future of leadership actually look like?In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Taylor McLoughlin, Co-Founder of Ambient, shares why the rise of the generalist operator - especially Chiefs...
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Eliza Graves, Fractional CMO & Marketing Executive, CruxKC
On this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Matt McCoy sits down with Eliza Graves, Fractional CMO and marketing & operations executive at CruxKC, to uncover her advice for young professionals and the secrets behind her ongoing growt...
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Annie Laplante - CEO, Groupe MMI & IGO Inc.
In this powerful and deeply human episode of The 60 Second Podcast, host Matt McCoy sits down with Annie Laplante, CEO of Groupe MMI and IGO Inc., to explore what leadership really looks like when you put people firs...
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Karlene A. Millwood, MBA - Founder & CEO, Karlene Millwood International Inc. | Award-Winning Entrepreneur & Leadership Expert
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Karlene Millwood, MBA - Founder and CEO of Karlene Millwood International Inc., award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and creator of the PRISM Leadership Framework™ - shares the leadersh...
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Greg Wolfond - CEO, Blue Sky Capital Corp
Canada produces some of the best research in the world - so why does so little of it turn into real products that help people?In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Matt McCoy sits down with Greg Wolfond, CEO of Blue S...
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Sylvie Rodrigue - Partner at Torys and Managing Partner of the Montreal Office
Matt McCoy sits down with Sylvie Rodrigue, Partner at Torys, Chair of the National Class Actions practice group, Managing Partner of the Montreal office, and author of the new book Own It! Lessons Every Woman Should Know.In this...
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Shane Feldberg - Founder & General Partner, Feld Ventures
What makes a founder irresistible to investors? In this episode of 60 Second Podcast, I sit down with Shane Feldberg, General Partner at Feld Ventures, to uncover the one quality he looks for when deciding to back a founder.Shan...
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Mazarine Memon, Founder of The Art Brewery and Creator of Mysteries in Colour
Mazarine Memon is a globally exhibited artist and founder of The Art Brewery. With over three decades of experience, she transforms creativity from a concept into a lived experience. Her unique approach, rooted in pareidolia—the art of finding ...
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Everett Asher, Regional Vice President of Primerica
In this episode of the 60 Second Podcast, we sit down with a seasoned Regional Vice President at Primerica, a leader with nearly a decade of experience helping families take control of their financial futures. With a passion for empowering midd...
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Jason Yoong. COO of Ethan Evans VP, ex-Amazon, ex-Startup ($8M Seed)
Jason Yoong has built and led billion-dollar businesses, commanded $400M+ marketing budgets, and helped scale a startup from the ground up. Now as COO of Level Up, he’s tackling a problem most ambitious professionals face: how to get r...
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Jim Jacobsen, Vice President of Energy Economics, Co-Founder of Canadian Solar Institute
Jim Jacobsen is a champion for clean energy and the driving force behind Energy Economics, a company powering British Columbia’s transition to solar. In this episode, Jim shares how their team delivers premium solar systems with craftsmanship t...
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John Richards, CEO of Startup Ignition Academy, Entrepreneur & Angel Investor
John Richards has seen it all—from co-founding ventures with high-multiple exits to mentoring thousands of entrepreneurs and teaching lean startup principles at top universities. In this 60-second masterclass, he reveals the career-changing ins...
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Karlene A. Millwood, CEO of Karlene Millwood International, Creator of the PRISM Leadership Framework™
Karlene A. Millwood, MBA — award-winning entrepreneur, CEO of Karlene Millwood International, and creator of the PRISM Leadership Framework™ — shares the one leadership principle that has defined her journey: consistency. From bui...
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Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson, Director at RBC, TV Host, Non-Profit Founder
Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson is a force across sectors—from safeguarding one of Canada’s biggest financial institutions to empowering communities through advocacy and media. As Director of Continuity & Disaster Readiness at RBC and Founder of ...
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Anthony Pu, Head of Business & Fan Commerce at Amazon Music
This episode features a powerhouse in tech and media: the Head of Business, Fan Commerce at Amazon Music. With 17+ years across product marketing, GTM strategy, and partnerships—from Amazon and Ring to L.A. startups—she's built a career on curi...
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Ian Nelson, CEO of Marketing Nerdy, CMO at ASC English
Ian Nelson isn’t just helping businesses grow — he’s giving them a shortcut to trust. As a Lead Magnet Specialist and CEO of Marketing Nerdy, Ian has quietly powered over 200 lead magnets behind some of LinkedIn’s most viral con...
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Inge De Dreu, Founder of Playground for Entrepreneurs
In this episode of the 60 Second Podcast, Inge De Dreu, the founder of Playground for Entrepreneurs, takes us through a pivotal moment that shifted her perspective on entrepreneurship. She shares how she learned that the journey, not the idea i...
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Kristie Holden, Professional Artist & B2B Marketing Consultant
In this episode of 60 Second Podcast, we sit down with Kristie Holden, a multi-talented professional who’s turning her passion into a thriving business. As a professional artist and B2B marketing consultant, Kristie has mastered the ar...
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Jay Kiew, CEO of Citizencentric
In this episode, we sit down with the visionary leader behind Citizencentric, whose remarkable journey from scaling a consulting firm to navigating AI and automation transformation is nothing short of inspiring. In just three years, this ...
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Austyn MacKinnon, Realtor at 460 Realty & Property Management
Episode Summary:In this episode of the 60 Second Podcast, host Matt McCoy speaks with a Realtor from 460 Realty & 460 Property Management Inc., who shares a powerful mindset shift that reshaped their confidence and career. What start...
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Audra Carpenter: Founder of ATEC Dynamics and CEO of zindo+co
With nearly two decades of experience leading digital transformation, Audra has helped hundreds of organizations turn complex tech into clear business results. As the Founder of ATEC Dynamics and CEO of zindo+co, she delivers no-fluff, practica...
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Davide Viola, CEO of Health First Network and Chairman of CEO Mastermind
Davide Viola isn’t just leading Canada’s largest health and wellness retail network—he’s helping business leaders scale with discipline and clarity. On this 60 Second Podcast, he shares the most common mistake scaling founders and execs make: l...
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Jessica Gilmartin, CMO and CRO of Calendly
In this punchy episode of the 60 Second Podcast, we sit down with the former Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer at Calendly, who’s also a Board Member at TextExpander and Limited Partner at Stage 2 Capital. With deep experience leading go-to...
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Zack Oates, CEO of Ovation
Zack Oates is one of those rare entrepreneurs who mixes heart, hustle, and hilarity. From scooping ice cream at Friendly’s to ringing the NASDAQ bell as CEO of Ovation, Zack’s journey is a masterclass in customer experience innovation. In this ...
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Chris Ayotte, Principal at TACTIX & Host of The Northern Sentinels
After retiring as a General Officer in the Canadian Army, Chris Ayotte continues to serve—with impact. As Principal at TACTIX and host of The Northern Sentinels Podcast, Chris brings character-first leadership to procurement, defence, ...
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