Be It Resolved

In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, speaks with Stephen de Boer, Member of the Strategic Advisory Board of Wellington Partners, former Canadian Ambassador to the World Trade Organization, and former Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister.
Together, they explore how global challenges are reshaping trade, diplomacy, and leadership and why collaboration, not competition alone, will define the future of international relations and economic growth.
Be It Resolved: Competition may have built today, but collaboration is the way forward
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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with José Hernández, CEO of Orda Strategies AG, a global crisis management firm.  A CPA and CFA, José brings deep expertise advising boards and governments on fraud, corruption, and misconduct across five continents, helping organizations navigate complex regulatory and enforcement challenges.

An author of Broken Business and a member of the Government of Canada’s Advisory Committee on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing since 2016, José shares a global perspective on trust, accountability, and leadership in times of disruption. Together, they explore today’s resolution: Disruption doesn’t erode trust—it rewards it, unpacking what it means for boards, executives, and institutions operating in an increasingly complex risk environment.
Be It Resolved: Disruption Doesn't Erode Trust, it Rewards it
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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with Jeff Hauswirth, a Board Advisor and seasoned executive search leader with extensive experience supporting boards and leadership teams in Canada and globally. Currently serving as a Board Member at Habitat for Humanity Canada and Fitzrovia, Jeff brings a wealth of insight from his leadership roles at Ferguson Partners and Spencer Stuart, where he led CEO and Board practices.
Drawing on a career that includes over 150 CEO succession and search engagements worldwide, Jeff shares his perspective on executive leadership, succession planning, and the evolving role of boards in shaping organizational success.
Be It Resolved: The Board's Role is to Appoint and Dis-appoint the CEO.
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Welcome to Be It Resolved, the podcast where bold ideas meet courageous leadership. I am Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors in Canada. In each episode, I speak with experts to delve into pressing issues impacting directors and decision-making in the boardroom.
My guest today is Manal Corwin, Director of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris. Prior to joining the OECD, Manal held senior leadership roles at KPMG and the U.S. Treasury Department, where she helped shape major international tax initiatives. Today, she works at the forefront of global tax policy and international cooperation.
Be It Resolved: The Global Minimum Tax is a Game Changer for Board Oversight
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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, speaks with Chantal Guay, CEO of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), a federal Crown corporation advancing standardization and accreditation nationwide.
Chantal also serves as Vice President of Policy at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), becoming the first woman to lead SCC and represent Canada on the ISO Council. Together, they discuss how standards drive innovation, strengthen competitiveness, and help Canadian companies access global markets.
Be It Resolved: Standards Are the Key for Canadian Companies to Unlock New Global Markets
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