Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in North America, and IPOP is leading the charge in bringing the game across Canada. As Pickleball Canada’s Official Partner in Strategic Facility Development with professional indoor Pickleball facilities in the Greater Vancouver Area, IPOP is helping communities create more places to play.

In this episode of It’s Lonely at the Top, Nancy MacKay speaks with Chris White, Founder and CEO of IPOP, and Devin MacKay, IPOP’s marketing and brand lead. Chris shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and “chief paddle boss,” and the thinking behind an inclusive pickleball community.

Together, they explore how pickleball connects generations and why face-to-face connection matters. You’ll hear how IPOP is using AI to personalize marketing and improve business processes, alongside Chris’s perspective on navigating the challenges of being a CEO and making time for self-care.

Discover the people and vision behind IPOP’s ambition to make exceptional pickleball experiences accessible to everyone.

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Want to play pickleball indoors year-round? Play at IPOP’s two locations in Burnaby and Surrey, where you can book a private court, sign up for drop-in play, or join a program: www.ipop.fun

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AI is changing more than how we work. It is raising questions about identity, belonging, and the future leaders are helping their people build.

In this podcast episode of It’s Lonely at the Top, Nancy MacKay speaks with Kari Zeller, Founder and CEO of TGN Consulting, leadership strategist, combat veteran, and author of Re-Placed. From her upbringing on a farm in northern Colorado to her military service and work with executives, Kari shares the experiences that shaped her approach to accountability and leading through uncertainty.

You’ll learn why work is closely tied to our sense of identity and belonging, what distinguishes human intelligence from AI, and why context and emotional intelligence matter in leadership decisions. Kari also explores how leaders can help people feel valued and connected to a meaningful future as their roles change.

For CEOs navigating technological change, this episode offers a perspective on bringing human capabilities and AI together while developing the people who will lead next.

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Drawing on two decades of experience with more than five thousand leaders, Nancy reveals how to prioritize health, strengthen relationships, reclaim time, and develop resilience. Order ‘It's Lonely at the Top: CEO Strategies for Inspiring Yourself and Your Team’ today: https://bit.ly/3OcBTQH

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Sales doesn't happen by accident. It's built through the right people, the right process, and the right leadership.

In this episode of It's Lonely at the Top, Nancy MacKay sits down with Mark Cox, bestselling author, Founder and CEO of In the Funnel Sales Coaching, and host of The Selling Well Podcast. After more than 20 years leading sales organizations and training thousands of sales professionals across North America, Mark shares practical strategies for hiring exceptional sales talent, creating effective onboarding programs, and building sales teams that consistently deliver results.

Whether you're leading a growing business or looking to strengthen your sales organization, this episode offers actionable insights every CEO can apply.

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