Lisa Buchan draws on her tenure at a merchant bank - and now as corporate secretary at at Galleon Gold - to show how pluck translates into practicality. Lisa talks candidly about her investment in social media and how her love of the outdoors shaped her career.

Sean Smith, CEO of Eden Research, experiences a transformative phase. The biopesticide producer expands globally, with partners on six continents and product registrations in 30 countries. EPA clearance by year-end could hugely impact the company. Entering the US market doubles Eden's addressable market, bringing considerable revenue prospects amidst strict pesticide regulations.

Growing up in Toronto's suburbs, Robert Bose, Sintana Energy Inc.'s president, admitted needing nudges for life's big decisions. As an economics major who explored art history at Queens University in Kingston Ontario, he broadened his horizons. Herstmonceux Castle, the original site of Royal Greenwich Observatory, became his home during a semester abroad. Captivated by art, architecture, and diverse cultures, Bose's leadership style evolved.

Boardwalktech Software Corp. CEO Andrew (Andy) Duncan embodies the Silicon Valley model of creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Following the Bay Area's entrepreneurial spirit, he dared to think differently and change the rules. As an independent insurance agent, Andy recognized the need for automation, leading to the creation of a novel software solution that turned out to be a winner.

Joanne (Joey) Freeze, a Calgary-born geologist, boasts a 35-year career in mining exploration. Her expertise spans diverse projects across South and North America, encompassing exploration, development, financing, and acquisition ventures. With a profound impact on the industry, she remains an inspiring figure in the world of mining.

In celebration of female leadership on International Women’s Day, we talked with Amerigo Resources CEO Aurora Davidson, who will celebrate 20 years with the company in 2023, about her career in copper mining. Hired as the company’s first female CFO, she was named CEO in December 2019.