Listen to the 2nd episode of the MSMC speaker series with Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen! Topics include:
How did the Blue Jackets sign Johnny Gaudreau in the 2022 offseason?
What thought process went into acquiring Matt Duchene at the 2019 trade deadline?
What is Kekalainen's vision for building a Stanley Cup-winning team?
What do the Blue Jackets look for in an NHL prospect?
Advice for students
And many more!!
Dr. Alicia Naser joins the show to discuss her career as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and working with professional hockey players and the barriers they face in the never-ending pursuit of achieving maximum human performance. Find out how professional athletes deal with setbacks, the importance of language in achieving our goals, and much more!
Mario Cecchini joins the show to talk about his consultancy approach to running an organization, sports media experience, lessons as the former president of the Montreal Alouettes and current commissioner of the QMJHL, hiring young people, advice for students, and more! This episode is certainly one you won't want to miss.
David Amber joins the show to talk about his time at McGill, getting his start in broadcasting, working on national television, advice for students interested in a career in media, and more!
Allan Walsh, co-Managing Director of Octagon Hockey, joins the show to discuss his early beginnings, starting a sports agency, what he looks for in hiring young people, and interesting stories throughout his time as an agent!
Amar Doman, the owner of the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, joins the show to discuss his early beginnings, buying a team during the pandemic, the emotional aspect of owning a sports team, his operating philosophy, and advice for students looking to break into the industry!
NHLPA Certified Agent Patrick Bedell joins the Speaker Series to discuss Gold Star Hockey, his background in sports agencies, hiring young people, and more! You don't want to miss it.
The NHL's Deputy Commissioner, Bill Daly, joins the podcast to discuss his day-to-day responsibilities, professional women's hockey, negotiating the CBA, and more! He also provides some tips for students looking to work in professional sports.
Listen to the 10th episode of the MSMC speaker series with Samantha Rogers! Topics include:
1. Establishing your own sports start-up
2. Merging business experience with sports
3. Working for McGill Athletics
4. The best bagels in Montreal
And much more!!
Listen to the 9th episode of the MSMC speaker series with Arik Parnass! Topics include:
1. The role of a Director of Analytics
2. Hiring young people
3. Advice for students
And much more!!
Listen to the 8th episode of the MSMC speaker series with Mathieu Darche! Topics include:
1. How did McGill prepare you for a career in sports?
2. What is the Lightning's philosophical key to success?
3. Managing the salary cap
4. Advice for students
And much more!!
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