Engrained with the entrepreneurial spirit, Mark Josephs takes us on his journey of family, perseverance and faith. A man of honesty, transparency, and integrity, Mark tells us how he manages to keep his team’s spirits’ up when succumbing to fear in challenging times would be much easier.

He’s not an engineer, nor an architect, nor a mechanic - and yet he organizes builds of custom vehicles for many Hollywood blockbuster films. How? Listen to how his fascination and passion (for vehicles) became an inspirational source for a renewed dedication to creative thinking, problem-solving, and learning from his fellow human beings.

Today we listen to a captivating story about a fiercely independent professional who grew up toughened by circumstances out of his control. Fern discusses how his personal adversity taught him an early perspective on the meaning of sacrifice and the importance of carving out his own path.

Today’s guest is one of North America’s most successful corporate leaders. From a modest upbringing in the country-side to head the Canadian HQ of one of the world’s largest food companies, Shelley describes that commitment to learning is important – but learning how to listen is next level.

Raj povides insight into risk taking, whether you are ready to be an entrepreneur or not, and how to accumulate your personal insurance. His message and guidance is truly inspiring and will excite many to take the leap to entrepreneurship - if you are ready!

She's lived in Antarctica for a year. She practices martial arts. She has a passion for improv comedy. And, she’s barely over 30. You will be enchanted by Dr. Meganne Christian's take on problem solving and her own exploration of the unknown.

Listen in on our talk with Frank Ferragine aka “Frankie Flowers” – North America’s favourite TV gardening specialist. He describes growing up in a “can-do” family atmosphere, with roots in humble beginnings. We learn how this - including a tragedy in the family - helped him explore his own path to personal and professional growth.

Listen in as we chat with Ashish Shastry, Co-Head of Private Equity for KKR Asia Pacific & Southeast Asia as he describes his journey growing up in Bombay and Indonesia and then traveling to various parts of the world for school and work. Being of Indian descent, Ashish shares with us some stories of trying to blend in on Wall Street in the early 90s.

We sit down with Alexandra Orlando, an Olympian and National Champion in Rhythmic Gymnastics who details a youth-story full of sacrifice and determination. Growing up with understanding parents, Alexandra had the opportunity to explore her passion in motion and pushing herself to her limits - on the world stage.

Behind Greatness sits down with tech specialist Max Catricala in Rome, Italy, after returning from a year-long assignment in the middle of the Antarctic (at Concordia Base). Although the details of the ESA project are classified, Max shares his experience living in the coldest and most desolate part of the globe while captaining a select team of European scientists.

Listen in on a very intense story of a young man growing up in a troubled environment in Detroit that was out of his control. Being blessed with the support of his mentors – one being his father – Matt embarked on a path of discovery. At 30 years old, he continues on his quest to discover himself while kicking ass and never forgetting where he came from.

Behind Greatness plays host to Denis Molin, a Paris-based scientific scholar, practitioner, inventor and polymath. Denis describes his early fascination with maths and science and how it has played a part in his path to work with large corporations and AI frameworks. His unique thirst to understand the human condition brings us to an interesting ending to the conversation and Denis’ wish to know more about our how we are who we are.

Sit back and listen in on our interview with one of Canada’s top interviewers. Equipped with the drive her immigrant parents instilled in her, Melissa illustrates what determination, preparation and courage can achieve. Listen in on a story of sheer will, excellence and creative exploration.

Explore our conversation with veteran actor Enrico Colantoni as he describes his humble origins and pursuit to achieving what he wanted most despite facing a steep, uphill and unfamiliar path. Spending his time living in LA, New York City and his native city, Toronto, Enrico never lost sight of what mattered to him most: his commitment to the creative.

Welcome to our podcast channel! Behind Greatness aims to walk listeners through the journey of some of today’s leaders around the globe and how they are finding success. Gathering firsthand accounts from these leaders, our goal is for this channel to become a source of wisdom and inspiration as you continue to carve and live your own path.