How do you build a team where leadership is shared, not hoarded? Where power is a tool for progress—not control? In this deeply insightful episode, Tyler Chisholm speaks with Jeff Couillard and Pablo Romero, co-CEOs of The Ally Co, about the future of leadership, the hidden cost of hierarchy, and why real change starts with self-awareness. As consultants working with everyone from fast-scaling startups to major global energy firms, Jeff and Pablo share how they help organizations move from performative leadership to purposeful transformation.

Together, they explore the concept of “leaderful teams”—environments where trust, dialogue, and distributed power become strategic advantages. They dig into how leaders can build psychological safety, address unconscious bias, and break cycles of “artificial harmony” that often undermine growth. The conversation also touches on the Ally Co’s own co-CEO structure, revealing how it models the accountability and allyship they teach. Whether you're managing people, designing culture, or leading change in a complex system, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who believes leadership is a shared responsibility—not a solo act.

In this episode:

• What it means to create “leaderful teams”
• Why power isn’t inherently good or bad—and how to use it more consciously
• The importance of psychological safety in organizational performance
• The common gap between good intentions and real-world impact
• How leaders in technical industries can unlearn old paradigms
• The value of co-leadership and distributed decision-making

Top 3 Wisdom Bombs

“Leadership isn’t what you do to people—it’s what you do with them.” - Pablo Romero

“If we’ve done our job right, things might feel worse before they feel better. That’s how you know you’re being honest.” - Pablo Romero

“Power is just the ability to affect change. It’s neutral. What matters is how you use it.” - Jeff Couillard

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

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Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Jeff Couillard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffcouillard

Pablo Romero’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pabloaromero

The Ally Co. Website: https://theallyco.world

The Ally Co. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ally-co

The Ally Co. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxlsnf6GuT13_duViZ5UlpA

Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler is joined by Rob Ohlson to explore the real-world challenges and opportunities of building custom homes in Calgary. As president of Maillot Homes, Rob has helped evolve a heritage brand into a forward-looking company rooted in sustainable building, strategic land investment, and deep client relationships.

In this episode:

• Why land ownership matters in Calgary’s inner city
• The balance of luxury, efficiency, and simplicity in design
• Geothermal systems, solar panels, and green building economics
• Why builder transparency is essential for trust
• Housing affordability, rezoning debates, and urban density
• How ego, timing, and trade capacity influence project success

Top 3 Wisdom Bombs

"Every client brings a different vision—and it’s our job to interpret it, not impose our own."

"You can’t manage what you don’t measure. That’s why we brought project management software into our builds."

"Politics should support housing, not complicate it. We need fewer barriers and more collaboration."

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

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Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Rob Ohlson’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-ohlson-37082562/

Maillot Homes’ Website: https://www.maillothomes.com

Maillot Homes’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maillot_homes

Maillot Homes’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maillothomes

Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

In this candid and insightful episode, Tyler Chisholm is joined by Barry Po—CEO of Brilliant and a veteran of mCloud and HSBC—to talk about what AI really means for business leaders today. Far from the hype, Barry focuses on clarity, strategy, and the courage it takes to lead meaningful change. Together, they explore why organizations need to rethink complexity, stop chasing “AI theater,” and instead focus on embedding innovation into the fabric of their operations. For leaders navigating the early or messy middle stages of AI adoption, this episode is full of practical insights—from building data readiness to avoiding the trap of pilot purgatory. Whether you're leading a legacy company or scaling something new, Barry makes the case for bold, human-centered transformation—and explains why the most innovative move might be simply asking better questions.

In this episode:

• What AI *really* means for business operations
• The myth of “newness” and the long road to today’s AI moment
• Why adding AI to a broken process just creates a faster broken process
• Reducing organizational complexity as a strategic imperative
• The importance of data readiness and avoiding “pilot purgatory”
• AI theater vs. real transformation
• What leaders need to ask before bringing AI into their business
• The role of courage, skepticism, and bias in successful innovation
• Western Canada’s unique opportunity to lead in industrial AI

Wisdom Bombs:

• “If you take a broken process and you add AI to it, the best you’re going to do is make it slightly faster.” - Barry Po
• “I like to talk about AI like it’s a fabric inside an organization. It’s woven into your business.” - Barry Po
• “Real innovation doesn’t happen incrementally. It happens when you take the leap.” - Barry Po

This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.

We’re on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyyc

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Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

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Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Barry Po’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-po

Brilliant’s Website: https://www.brilliantdigi.com

Brilliant’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brilliantdigi/

Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing