The Podcasts
Most leaders reach a point where the team stops pushing back. The feedback gets cleaner, the decisions get easier, and something important stops working.
Curious as Hell is where Tyler Chisholm sits down with leaders who traded certainty for curiosity, and in doing so built stronger teams, sharper leadership, and businesses that kept growing.
The Podcasts
Curious as Hell: The Podcast for Leaders Who've Outgrown Certainty
Most leaders conflate confidence with certainty. This show is for the ones who've started to question that.
Now Live: Curious as Hell Podcast
Season 1 takes on a single question: what does it cost a leader to hold too tightly to what they think they know?
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Featured Podcast
Tyler closes Season 1 with PhD researcher Meghan Donahoe, unpacking what six leaders actually said about burnout, blind spots, and building teams that run without you.
Podcast Episodes
Episodes That Show How Curiosity Changes Leadership
Curious as Hell now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple.
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Season 1: Retain Better. Burn Out Less. Build Teams That Don't Need You in Every Room.
Tyler closes Season 1 with PhD researcher Meghan Donahoe, unpacking what six leaders actually said about burnout, blind spots, and building teams that run without you.
Season 1: Retain Better. Burn Out Less. Build Teams That Don't Need You in Every Room.
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Season 1: She Led as CEO for 6 Months Without Knowing If She'd Get It
Jennifer Lussier spent six months leading Platform Calgary as interim CEO while formally applying for her own job. The team wore "Vote for Jen" stickers. She earned it.
Season 1: She Led as CEO for 6 Months Without Knowing If She'd Get It
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Season 1: The Leader With the Fewest Blind Spots Wins. Not the Smartest. Here's Why.
Jayson Krause has spent 15 years coaching senior leaders through what nobody else will say to them. His thesis: blind spots kill performance faster than incompetence.
Season 1: The Leader With the Fewest Blind Spots Wins. Not the Smartest. Here's Why.
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Season 1: Two Years on a Merger. Walked Away at the 11th Hour. Best Decision Ever.
Lara Murphy spent two years on a merger and walked away at the 11th hour. The decision nearly broke her. A year later, it set her free to build something she never expected.
Season 1: Two Years on a Merger. Walked Away at the 11th Hour. Best Decision Ever.
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Season 1: No Grade 11. 170 Investor No's. The Decisions That Built the Company
Bobbie Racette built Virtual Gurus because nobody would hire her. No Grade 11, 170 investor no's, and nine years of hard lessons she's finally ready to talk about.
Season 1: No Grade 11. 170 Investor No's. The Decisions That Built the Company
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Season 1: Leadership Skills That Worked at 150 Employees worked against him at 3000
Iggy Domagalski led companies from startup to 3,000 people. The instincts that made him effective at 150 quietly became the ones that worked against him at 3000
Season 1: Leadership Skills That Worked at 150 Employees worked against him at 3000
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Season 1: Your Team Stopped Telling You The Truth. Here's Why.
In Episode 1, Tyler Chisholm is in the guest chair, sharing how he cut his team in half, grew profit margins with 10 fewer staff, and what that taught him about the cost of certainty.
Season 1: Your Team Stopped Telling You The Truth. Here's Why.
Five Years of Western Growth - A Wrap Up Conversation
A reflection on the Alberta business ecosystem, the evolution of Canadian tech leadership, and what it really means to build something with purpose and values at its core.
Five Years of Western Growth - A Wrap Up Conversation
Future-Proofing Canadian Industry
From Calgary’s growing clean energy ecosystem to the culture of conservatism that holds many sectors back, Hugo shares insights that are both pragmatic and optimistic.
Future-Proofing Canadian Industry
Tech That Works for Everyone
Katrina shares why building responsible technology isn't just a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity for future generations.
Tech That Works for Everyone
Future-Proof Careers for All
With deep experience in HR strategy and systems thinking, Bri challenges the way companies approach people operations, from outdated tech stacks to reactive cultures.
Future-Proof Careers for All
Driving Real AI Business Value
Barry shares wisdom from years of experience implementing technology—from the early days before AI was even buzzworthy, to navigating today's fast-paced AI landscape.
Driving Real AI Business Value
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Transforming Health with V02
Cory emphasizes the value of both training and continual learning, encouraging others to stick with their journeys and to find their own path through ongoing commitment.
Transforming Health with V02
Beyond Banks: Financing Business Growth
Anthony explores why access to financing is becoming a strategic pain point for Canada’s small and mid-sized companies.
Beyond Banks: Financing Business Growth
Growing Innovation Hubs in Calgary
Crystal shares the impact and strategy behind OCIF’s $160 million fund—what it means for the city, how it’s helping shape Calgary's future, and the pivotal role it plays in finding, fueling, and fostering local talent and opportunity.
Growing Innovation Hubs in Calgary
Labour, Policy, and Prejudice: What Fuels Canada’s Migrant Worker System
Marcello dives into the hidden world of Canada’s temporary foreign worker programs, discussing how these systems often serve employers more than the individuals whose labour keeps our industries running.
Labour, Policy, and Prejudice: What Fuels Canada’s Migrant Worker System
The Future of Meaningful Networking
James shares how Prompty goes beyond digital business cards, capturing the context and memory behind every connection.
The Future of Meaningful Networking
AI Hype vs. Reality: Expert Insights
Chris Foster explores digital transformation realities, distinguishing AI hype from practical applications, and shares insights on driving innovation in traditional industries.
AI Hype vs. Reality: Expert Insights
How to Overcome the Odds with Focus & Determination
Rylan LaPlante's incredible journey from rare genetic diagnosis to walking 10K for charity showcases the power of resilience, community support, and never giving up.
How to Overcome the Odds with Focus & Determination
Brains, Business, and Belonging: Unpacking the Calgary Advantage
Deborah Yedlin joins Tyler for the milestone 500th episode of Collisions YYC, unpacking Calgary's growth, economic resilience, and the entrepreneurial spirit driving the city forward.
Brains, Business, and Belonging: Unpacking the Calgary Advantage
The Book
Curiosity in Leadership Starts Here
Tyler Chisholm’s book Curious as Hell is the playbook behind his podcasts and keynotes. It shows why curiosity—not certainty—is the skill leaders need to build trust, spark innovation, and make better decisions when pressure is high.
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