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.

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

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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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

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If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that’s amazing about Western Canada.

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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

In this timely return to Collisions YYC, Tyler Chisholm reconnects with Jeff Davison—former city councillor and current candidate for mayor—to unpack the evolving challenges Calgary faces in 2025. From rising frustration over affordability and city services to declining trust in local governance, Jeff offers a behind-the-scenes look at how decisions are made (or delayed) at City Hall—and what needs to change. This episode explores Jeff’s updated platform, his views on public safety, the expansion of city staff, and the role of partisan politics in municipal decision-making. With honesty and urgency, he shares why leading Calgary today requires more than good ideas—it demands clarity, courage, and collaboration. Whether you're voting this fall or just care deeply about where Calgary is headed, this is essential listening.

In this episode:

• The unique challenges and changes facing Calgary since the last election
• The real state of public safety, infrastructure, and city services in 2025
• Davison’s vision for a safer, more affordable, and opportunity-rich Calgary
• Honest discussion on the impact of party politics, campaign promises, and why trust in city council is at an all-time low
• Davison’s approach to leadership, collaboration, and how he plans to drive lasting change—even when the problems are complex and the environment is tough
• Hot-button topics like the property tax freeze, city staff growth, bike lane freezes, transit, economic diversification, and the future of civic engagement

Top 3 Wisdom Bombs

"Calgary is the greatest city on earth. We just want to make it better."

"You have to respect staff to earn staff's respect in return. You have to provide clear communication, clear direction, clear, consistent rules that say, here's how we're going to operate as a city."

"Complex problems do not have simple answers. And there’s a lot of levers that you have to pull and the right thing is balance."

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

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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 Davison’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdavisonyyc

Jeff Davison’s Website: https://www.jeffdavisonyyc.com

Jeff Davison’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558731656751

Jeff Davison’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffdavisonyyc

Jeff Davison’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffDavisonYYC

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

In this powerful departure from the usual business talk, Collisions YYC host Tyler Chisholm reconnects with longtime friend and award-winning author Marcello Di Cintio to discuss his newest book, Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers. What begins as a conversation about storytelling and research quickly becomes a compelling dissection of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program—a system that many Canadian businesses now depend on, yet one that “enables bad bosses to be bad” and quietly upholds racial and economic divides.

Tyler brings the lens of a business owner frustrated by labour shortages, while Marcello offers moving and deeply researched accounts of the people working behind the scenes in farms, restaurants, and care facilities. For leaders navigating a tight labour market, this episode challenges you to see migrant workers not just as solutions to staffing problems—but as human beings who deserve better from the systems they uphold.

Buy the book: Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers

Support Calgary indie booksellers like Shelf Life Books or Owl’s Nest Books.

In This Episode

• Why Canada’s labour policies don’t live up to its values
• The historical shift from European to racialized migrant labour
• Stories of courage, loss, and exploitation across sectors
• The business owner’s frustration vs. the worker’s reality
• Hope from the frontlines of advocacy

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yyc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyyc

Website: https://www.collisionsyyc.com

Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!

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Host links:

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

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

Guest links:

Marcello Di Cintio’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcello-di-cintio-14681810/

Marcello Di Cintio’s Website: https://www.marcellodicintio.com

Marcello Di Cintio’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcello.di.cintio

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