In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Kunal Varma, Chairman and CEO of InvestGate Private Wealth, explains why rising global wealth has widened the gap between advice on paper and outcomes in reality. Drawing on 25 years of experience across multiple markets, Varma shares how listening, disciplined risk management and a clear moral compass shape his leadership approach. He argues that clients do not fear volatility – they fear poor timing and bad surprises.Watch the full episode to see how a sharper focus on execution is redefining modern wealth management.

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In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Kunal Varma, Chairman and CEO of InvestGate Private Wealth, explains why rising global wealth has widened the gap between advice on paper and outcomes in reality.&nbsp;Drawing on 25 years of experience across multiple markets, Varma shares how listening, disciplined risk management and a clear moral compass shape his leadership approach. He argues that clients do not fear volatility &ndash; they fear poor timing and bad surprises.Watch the full episode to see how a sharper focus on execution is redefining modern wealth management.
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It's easy to forget that behind the title of CEO lies a human. In CEO Behind the Scenes, a podcast from The CEO Magazine, we want to explore the human behind the company and the figure behind the figurehead role as CEOs share their journeys with us.

It's easy to forget that behind the title of CEO lies a human. In CEO Behind the Scenes, a podcast from The CEO Magazine, we want to explore the human behind the company and the figure behind the figurehead role as CEOs share their journeys with us.

Strategy is easy to present. Execution is where most wealth plans fall apart.

Leadership under pressure often comes down to how well the whole team can think and act together. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, John O’Donnell, President and CEO of Pinnacol Assurance, reflects on how his military experience continues to shape the way he leads and makes decisions in business. Drawing on his time flying attack helicopters in the United States Marine Corps, O’Donnell explains why effective leadership depends less on hierarchy and more on clarity, trust and shared intent. He shares how that mindset translates into business leadership today – creating the conditions for other people to make sound decisions.It’s a practical conversation about teamwork, autonomy and leading without needing to be the smartest person in the room.

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Leadership under pressure often comes down to how well the whole team can think and act together. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, John O&rsquo;Donnell, President and CEO of Pinnacol Assurance, reflects on how his military experience continues to shape the way he leads and makes decisions in business.&nbsp;Drawing on his time flying attack helicopters in the United States Marine Corps, O&rsquo;Donnell explains why effective leadership depends less on hierarchy and more on clarity, trust and shared intent. He shares how that mindset translates into business leadership today &ndash; creating the conditions for other people to make sound decisions.It&rsquo;s a practical conversation about teamwork, autonomy and leading without needing to be the smartest person in the room.
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What military leadership teaches about team decision-making

An unsolicited offer can look like a win – until the terms start shifting. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Scott Bushkie, Managing Partner and Founder of Cornerstone Business Services, explains what buyers really evaluate when they acquire a business.You’ll learn the signals that drive value – a strong management team, diversified customers, durable margins and clean, predictable cash flow – plus the risks that quietly drag your price down. Watch the episode for a clear view of how buyers think and how to position your business before you ever go to market.

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An unsolicited offer can look like a win &ndash; until the terms start shifting. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Scott Bushkie, Managing Partner and Founder of Cornerstone Business Services, explains what buyers really evaluate when they acquire a business.You&rsquo;ll learn the signals that drive value &ndash; a strong management team, diversified customers, durable margins and clean, predictable cash flow &ndash; plus the risks that quietly drag your price down.&nbsp;Watch the episode for a clear view of how buyers think and how to position your business before you ever go to market.
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What buyers really look for when acquiring a business

Janice Price, President and CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Governors, has spent decades leading major arts and cultural institutions through moments of disruption and growth. 

In this episode, she explains why the word ‘risk’ gets a bad reputation in leadership – and why embracing calculated risk can unlock opportunity, innovation and career growth.

Price shares lessons from leading through crisis, managing complex nonprofit organizations like high-performing businesses and building authentic relationships with donors and teams alike. 

It’s a candid conversation about resilience, curiosity and why the best leaders don’t try to do everything. 

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Janice Price, President and CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Governors, has spent decades leading major arts and cultural institutions through moments of disruption and growth.&nbsp;
In this episode, she explains why the word &lsquo;risk&rsquo; gets a bad reputation in leadership &ndash; and why embracing calculated risk can unlock opportunity, innovation and career growth.
Price shares lessons from leading through crisis, managing complex nonprofit organizations like high-performing businesses and building authentic relationships with donors and teams alike.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a candid conversation about resilience, curiosity and why the best leaders don&rsquo;t try to do everything.&nbsp;
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