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Gurmeet JudgeCybersecurity Insights: The Critical Role of Soft Skills in Tech & Sales GrowthEffective communication and robust cybersecurity are essential for business growth, enhancing trust and digital expansion. Yet, they present a paradox, increasing both connectivity and vulnerability to cyber risks. This necessitates a strategic balance to capitalize on growth while protecting against digital threats.In this episode, I spoke with Evgeniy Kharam, a cybersecurity expert and former Vice President of Architecture at Herjavec Group. He co-founded podcasts focusing on technical security architecture and cyber inspiration for leaders, and authored “Architecting Success – The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales.” Our discussion explored the critical role of soft skills...
2026-02-2540 min
Gurmeet JudgeHarnessing the Sun: A Social Entrepreneur's Journey: Suneet Singh TuliThe integration of solar power in business operations significantly reduces carbon footprints and operational costs. While initial investments are high, long-term savings and environmental benefits are substantial. However, challenges like energy storage, efficiency, and the environmental impact of solar waste require innovative solutions for sustainable energy transitions.In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Suneet Singh Tuli, co-founder of DataWind, who graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Applied Science in Engineering. His career began with a unique venture to boost sales of oversized fax machines, achieving a Guinness World Record...
2026-02-2550 min
Gurmeet JudgeStalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator - Gary NoesnerIn this episode, I had interesting discussion with Gary Noesner, who spent thirty years as an investigator, instructor, and negotiator. For twenty-three of those years, he was an FBI hostage negotiator, eventually becoming the Chief of the FBI's Crisis Negotiation Unit, a position he was the first to hold. During his tenure, Gary was deeply involved in a wide array of crises—everything from prison riots to airplane hijackings, and over 120 kidnapping cases abroad involving American citizens.After retiring from the FBI, Gary took on the role of Senior Vice President at Control Risks, where he helped cl...
2026-02-2554 min
Gurmeet JudgeThe Secret Growth Hack: Referrals! | Andrew Z. BrownReferral business opportunities are the lifeblood of growth, forging trusted connections that amplify your reach. Each recommendation sparks exponential potential, transforming satisfied clients into powerful advocates. Embrace referrals to scale authentically, build credibility, and unlock sustainable success, turning relationships into a thriving engine for your company’s future.In this episode, I spoke with Andrew Z Brown, to discuss his newest book, Get Referred: How to Increase Sales Velocity, Volume, and Value. For over 30 years, Andrew has helped organizations increase revenues while shortening long sales cycles -- by as much as 60%. Furthermore, he has successfully led the Ma...
2026-02-2552 min
Gurmeet JudgeEmpower Your Team with Ken Sher's TRUST FrameworkLeadership coaching turns potential into performance, unifies teams, and boosts growth. It sharpens strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and communication, empowering leaders to build trust, align visions, and overcome challenges. Embrace coaching to innovate, collaborate, and achieve lasting success. In this episode, I spoke with Ken Sher, a seasoned Executive Coach with 30 years at Johnson & Johnson and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Formerly Vice President at Velocity Advisory Group, he’s coached from managers to CEOs. Since 2015, his TRUST model has driven leadership and business success, emphasizing trust earned through actions.Ken shared compelling insights on leadership development challenges and...
2026-02-2535 min
Gurmeet JudgeAddiction, Leadership & Growth | The Inner Work That Changes EverythingIn challenging economic times, mental health, focus, and a positive mindset are vital for scaling a business. Resilient leaders with sharp perspectives steer through financial storms, inspire teams, and drive strategic decisions. By prioritizing mental well-being, businesses unlock creativity, adaptability, and productivity, fostering a culture that thrives and sustains success.In this episode, we dive into an engaging conversation with John Dupuy, a Texas-born innovator raised in Latin America, with a background as a military police investigator in Europe. Holding a BA in Modern Languages from Texas State University and an MA in Transpersonal Psychology from John...
2026-02-2551 min
Gurmeet JudgeLeaders Ask the WRONG Questions, Here’s the Fix.Trust is the driver of real growth. When clients, partners, suppliers, and your team truly trust you, you earn repeat business, quality referrals, premium pricing, and early access to opportunities—especially in creative fields like fine art printing and photography. Without it, deals stall, reputations slip, and momentum fades.In this episode, I had a discussion with Andrew Collett, founder and CEO of Total Image Works Limited, a leader in museum-quality Giclée, archival, and large-format fine art printing. A pioneer who built Print Partner in 2009 and later merged with Toronto Image Works (originally founded by Edward Bur...
2026-02-2456 min
Gurmeet JudgeStop Trying to Outspend Big Brands. Outsmart Them! - Shawna Suckow The right marketing approach is essential for leaders to grow and scale. Wrong tactics burn cash, erode trust, and lose buyers in noisy markets. Authentic, buyer-centric strategies build genuine connections, spark emotion, drive loyalty, turn customers into advocates, accelerate revenue, and enable efficient, sustainable scaling—without huge budgets.In this episode, I had a discussion with Shawna Suckow, CSP—renowned consumer behavior expert, million-dollar B2B buyer turned strategist, founder of SPIN, and best-selling author. Known for her “BS-free” style, Shawna shares TED-meets-stand-up insights on authentic marketing, building trust, and standing out in noisy markets.Shawna Su...
2026-02-1947 min
Gurmeet JudgeInnovating Beyond Efficiency: Jeff Roberts on IT, AI & LeadershipToday, IT isn’t just a support function—it’s a primary engine of growth. Strategic technology investments drive efficiency, unlock data-driven decisions, fuel AI-powered innovation, scale operations, and create new revenue opportunities. Leaders who intentionally align tech with business goals and measure its impact are the ones pulling ahead. Jeff Roberts is the Founder and CEO of Innovation Vista, a leading IT and AI consultancy that helps midsize organizations turn technology into a growth engine. With 30+ years in IT and five successful CIO roles, he has led M&A integrations, large-scale digital transformations, and transformed underperforming IT team...
2026-02-1547 min
Gurmeet JudgeUnlock Scalable Growth with Kyle Romaniuk's InsightsCollaboration in business sparks innovation by combining diverse ideas and expertise. It speeds problem-solving, enhances efficiency, and cuts errors. Strong teamwork boosts morale, retention, and adaptability, driving faster decisions, higher productivity, and sustained competitive advantage for growth.In this episode, I had a discussion with Kyle Romaniuk is a Winnipeg-based serial entrepreneur, consultant, and author of the 2025 book EMBARK. With over 30 years in marketing, branding, and leadership, he has launched WIRED-recognized products and served clients like Red Bull and Scotiabank. As founder of FRAKXION, he provides fractional C-suite expertise to build owner-independent, high-performing cultures via his Refraction...
2026-02-1547 min
Gurmeet JudgeWhy Leadership Fails Without Trust, Transparency, and ClarityLeadership collapses without trust because people stop following. Without transparency, suspicion breeds and rumors flourish. Without clarity, confusion reigns and effort scatters. Together, these three pillars create alignment, commitment, and momentum. Remove any one, and even the most talented leader eventually fails In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Dack, former CEO and partner at Funday—the independent agency redefining how creative teams work: no timesheets, radical trust, total customer experience, and scaling without burnout. With 20+ years leading top creative, media, and CX agencies across North America, Jeff shares hard-won lessons, bold bets, and what’s next...
2026-01-1436 min
Gurmeet JudgeThe Future of Work, AI & Humanity | Kate O’Neill Embracing technology’s influence on human behavior and decision-making is vital for business growth and scalability. By harnessing data-driven insights and cutting-edge tools, companies can sharpen strategic choices, boost efficiency, and unlock exciting opportunities in a dynamic digital world. In this captivating episode, I sat down with Kate O'Neill, the "Tech Humanist," a global leader in AI ethics and human-centric digital transformation. Advising Fortune 500 executives, she speaks globally on aligning technology with human values. Known for her "Strategic Optimism," Kate, with over 25 years of expertise, pioneered Netflix’s first content management role and Toshiba’s intranet. Author of six b...
2025-12-2358 min
Gurmeet JudgeA Great Person Attracts Great people - Master the Game of Life In this engaging episode, I sat down with James Cornelius Williams, head coach of the Voorhees University Tigers. Hailing from Augusta, Georgia, and a Statesboro High School in the Bulloch County School system alumnus, Coach Williams previously excelled as Voorhees’ assistant men’s basketball coach and academic success coach. His tenure at Charles R. Drew Charter School in Atlanta saw 52 victories, marking the team’s first winning season. Holding master’s degrees in project management from DeVry Keller and special education from the University of Phoenix, Coach Williams empowers athletes to thrive on the court and beyond. We explore...
2025-12-2346 min
Gurmeet JudgeThe Power of Recognizing Potential | Leadership Lessons with Cindy Urrutia When business leaders understand human potential—nurturing talent and motivation—and business potential—optimizing strategies—they achieve sustainable growth. This boosts employee retention, productivity, innovation, market expansion, and profitability, enabling scalable, resilient organizations that outperform competitors in dynamic markets In this episode, I discuss with Cindy Urrutia, author of “The Power of Recognizing Potential,” TEDx speaker on soul-aligned leadership, and podcast host. With 10+ years in university teaching and 6 years as Executive Director of a cultural arts center, she has led teams, built programs, and empowered communities via creativity, emotional intelligence, and strategy. She helps leaders shift from disconnection...
2025-12-2348 min
Gurmeet JudgeReinventing Construction: 3D Printing Homes & Smarter Housing | Kris Potts Business leaders, harness new tech in construction: AI-driven project tools track every cost in real time, 3D concrete printing and SIPs promise faster, smarter, more affordable builds, and modular innovation is tackling labour shortages head-on. These technologies are redefining how we deliver housing—cutting timelines, lowering costs, and paving the way for sustainable growth across the industry. In this episode, I speak with Kris Potts, CEO & Founder of Toronto-based Norseman Construction & Development Ltd., an award-winning design-build firm blending craftsmanship with technology. We explore industry innovations, technologies tackling housing crises amid immigration surges and next-gen demands. Kris...
2025-12-231h 01
Gurmeet JudgeHow Great Leaders Turn Chaos into Clarity: Giulia BrutescoIn business's turbulent arena, pragmatism is essential—grounding bold visions in executable reality, curbing waste and peril. Shun it, and plans crumble to fantasy. Embrace it: forge enduring legacies from ephemeral sparks. This episode features Giulia Brutesco, Ontario's P.Eng. with 15+ years linking industry, regulators, and stakeholders. She cultivates ties and catalyzes policy via elegant, evidence-based tactics that harmonize viewpoints into ambitious horizons. Giulia unpacks intricate dilemmas, probes pivotal queries, and forges clear remedies—compassionately securing triumphs in tense arenas, such as bargaining $72M in fertilizer industry savings across members, governments, and standards groups. A riveti...
2025-12-2348 min
Gurmeet JudgeA Shark’s Mindset: Conquer Fear, Stand Out, and WinIn today's volatile economy amid trade wars and uncertainty, diverse perspectives spark breakthrough innovation, resilient growth, and agile scaling—challenging echo chambers, uncovering opportunities, and turning threats into triumphs. Joining me is Kenneth "Shark" Kinney: international keynote speaker, fearless shark diver, ocean conservationist, and host of the award-winning "A Shark’s Perspective" podcast and NSA’s Speakernomics. With 1,000+ keynote wins, two multi-million-dollar companies founded, marketing/sales innovator for top brands, elite team builder, former radio/TV host, stand-up comic, and lifelong martial artist. We explore bold strategy, storytelling, leadership, and communication—equipping you to move beyond "be...
2025-12-2349 min
Gurmeet JudgeCan You Feel Someone’s Energy? The Science Behind Human VibesIn this episode, I had a discussion with Marylène Ayotte, a seasoned executive coach and certified consultant with over 25 years as an HR leader in global organizations. She empowers leaders and teams to excel amid pressure, blending neuroscience, neurocardiology, and positive psychology with tools like HeartMath® and biofeedback. Marylène builds real-time resilience, emotional agility, and coherent high-performance cultures—helping executives lead with clarity, influence, and impact without burnout. Serving CEOs and senior leaders across North America and Europe.Fascinating dive into modern leadership: tackling today's challenges while unlocking team potential. Marylène Ayotte reveals how leader...
2025-12-2343 min
Gurmeet JudgeFrom Complexity to Clarity: Rethinking Leadership in 2026Amid swirling economic storms, financial flux, and trade tempests—plus pervasive uncertainty everywhere—how might visionary leaders thrive? Harness scenario planning, forge nimble alliances, leverage data analytics for foresight, and ignite innovation engines to transform chaos into cascading growth opportunities. In this episode, I had a discussion with Kathleen Curran, PhD, ACC—pioneering cultural transformation leader and founder of Intercultural Systems. With 20+ years driving global initiatives in Fortune 500s, she builds cultures of true belonging, future-ready leadership, and equitable growth. At the intersection of strategy, global relational competence, and psychological innovation, Kathleen helps organizations shift from US-centric to trul...
2025-12-2349 min
Outsource Accelerator Podcast with Derek GallimoreOA 492: Gurmeet Judge - Encompass Solutions / Business Leadership PodcastOutsourcing podcast
Get the full show notes for this outsourcing podcast here:
outsourceaccelerator.com/492
Encompass Solutions / Business Leadership Podcast
In this week’s episode, Derek joins Gurmeet Judge of the Business Leadership Podcast.
Gurmeet is a successful businessman and the founder and CEO of Encompass Solutions, an IT services and consulting firm.
Derek shares his insight, excitement, and expertise about the benefits of outsourcing and building teams composed of global talent.
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2024-06-0647 min
3 ThingsThe Catch Up: 28 MayThis is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It’s the 28th of May and here are today's headlines.Delhi Rouse Avenue Court today issued summons to Delhi Education Minister Atishi in connection with a defamation case filed by Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The case relates to Atishi’s accusations that the BJP attempted to poach Aam Aadmi Party MLAs. Atishi has been ordered to appear in court on the 29th of June. Meanwhile, the court has denied the bail plea of Umar Khalid, who is accused in the ‘larger conspiracy’ case rel...
2024-05-2803 min
Business Leaders RadioGrowing a Process-oriented IT Company: Insights from Gurmeet Judge, President and CEO, Encompass SolutionsGrowing a Process-oriented IT Company: Insights from Gurmeet Judge, President & CEO, Encompass Solutions On this edition of Business Leaders Radio, host John Ray spoke with Gurmeet Judge, President and CEO of Encompass Solutions, about the crucial role of IT services in small and large businesses. Judge shares his journey from software development into establishing […]
2023-12-2600 min
Business Leaders RadioGrowing a Process-oriented IT Company: Insights from Gurmeet Judge, President and CEO, Encompass SolutionsGrowing a Process-oriented IT Company: Insights from Gurmeet Judge, President & CEO, Encompass Solutions On this edition of Business Leaders Radio, host John Ray spoke with Gurmeet Judge, President and CEO of Encompass Solutions, about the crucial role of IT services in small and large businesses. Judge shares his journey from software development into establishing […]
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2023-12-2600 min
Business Leaders RadioGrowing a Process-oriented IT Company: Insights from Gurmeet Judge, President and CEO, Encompass SolutionsGrowing a Process-oriented IT Company: Insights from Gurmeet Judge, President & CEO, Encompass Solutions On this edition of Business Leaders Radio, host John Ray spoke with Gurmeet Judge, President and CEO of Encompass Solutions, about the crucial role of IT services in small and large businesses. Judge shares his journey from software development into establishing […] The post Growing a Process-oriented IT Company: Insights from Gurmeet Judge, President and CEO, Encompass Solutions appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
2023-12-2634 min
David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMBEncompass Business Technologies vblogGurmeet Judge had me on as a guest for his video blog to discuss preparing a business for sale and growth via acquisition.
I thought you might enjoy our discussion
https://www.encompassbt.com/blog
2022-01-071h 15