• You’ve been busy travelling recently—what’s one impactful moment or conversation that has stayed with you? Tell me the story and what you took away from the experience.

• Tell me about a time when you felt overwhelmed and found yourself undercommunicating. What did it teach you about staying connected as a leader?

• From your own experience, what have you learned about burnout, and why can’t you lead effectively when you’re burned out?

• Tell me about a recent time when you had to really stand your ground on an idea or decision. What made you confident it was worth pushing for?

• With the Alqualite project, what excites you most about its potential, and what does it show us about the role blue foods can play in feeding the future of the planet

• What current projects or conversations have you been part of recently that show how ocean technology is being used for both commercial and defence or Arctic security needs?

Articles:

Option 1: How AI Can Accelerate Sustainability Without Compromising Impact

Angle: AI has the potential to dramatically accelerate sustainability efforts, but only when it's applied with intention, strong governance, and a focus on solving real-world problems rather than chasing technology for technology's sake.

1. AI is transforming every industry. Where do you see it making the biggest impact in advancing sustainability?

2. How can organizations ensure they're using AI to create meaningful environmental and economic outcomes—not just greater efficiency?

3. What risks should leaders consider when integrating AI into sustainability initiatives?

4. From your perspective at Canada's Ocean Supercluster, where have you seen AI deliver tangible results for sustainable innovation?

5. What advice would you give leaders who want to leverage AI to drive impact while maintaining trust, transparency, and long-term value?

Option 2: Can AI Help Solve Our Biggest Sustainability Challenges? A Leader's Perspective

Angle: AI isn't a silver bullet, but it can become one of the most powerful tools available to tackle complex sustainability challenges when paired with collaboration, human expertise, and bold leadership.

1. Can AI genuinely help solve some of our biggest sustainability challenges, or is it often overhyped?

2. Which sustainability issues do you believe AI is best positioned to address over the next decade?

3. What role does collaboration between industry, government, and innovators play in ensuring AI creates positive environmental outcomes?

4. How do we balance the rapid adoption of AI with responsible governance and ethical considerations?

5. Looking ahead, what excites you most about the intersection of AI and sustainability, and where do you think leaders should focus their attention next?

News & Updates

1. • What book(s) or article(s) did you read this past month that stayed with you? What takeaways do you have?

   • What event(s), talks or experiences did you attend this past month that stayed with you? What takeaways do you have?

   • What podcast(s) did you listen to this past month that stayed with you?

   • What is the topic of your Substack article this month, and what key points would you like to highlight?