It’s Not A Straight Line

Resiliency is an admired quality of business leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs. The ability to bounce back and re-invent oneself makes humans extraordinary! jjwharding.substack.com

It’s Not A Straight Line is a business podcast hosted by Jordan Harding, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jordan Harding hosts It’s Not A Straight Line, a business show with 53 episodes published.

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  Episode #50

  Owning the Narrative: Whitney Bell (CMO, Toronto Tempo)

  Jan 15, 202641 minS0

  <p>In Episode 50 of It’s Not a Straight Line, I sit down with a longtime friend: Whitney Bell, Chief Marketing Officer of the Toronto Tempo — Canada’s first WNBA franchise, tipping off in May 2026.</p><p>We talk about motherhood, building Canada’s first WNBA team, and why women’s sports is a movement — not just a moment.</p><p>Whitney takes us behind the scenes of launching a brand-new franchise, including the moment the Tempo name leaked early and the team had to pivot fast to truly “own the narrative.” We explore what it’s like to market a startup sports b...

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  It’s Not A Straight Line

  Kendra Fisher: From Olympic Dreams to Mental Health Advocate

  Jul 31, 202554 minS0

  <p>Kendra Fisher was on track for Olympic greatness—a standout goaltender with Team Canada’s hockey program who once heard the words every athlete dreams of: You made the Olympic team. But during those tryouts, her mental health had a different plan and her life changed directions.</p><p><br/></p><p>In this episode of It’s Not A Straight Line, Kendra opens up about the five-year stretch that nearly broke her, and the moment she decided to take giving up off the table. From working tirelessly just to survive the day to actively choosing to participate in her me...

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  Game, Set, Match - Michael Downey's Leadership Legacy

  Jan 8, 20251h 1mS0

  <p>On this episode of It’s Not A Straight Line, I was joined by Michael Downey, a leader who left his mark on Tennis in Canada. His career journey started far from the courts and it is anything but a straight line. </p><p><br/></p><p>He is the former CEO of Tennis Canada and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) in Britain, and currently serves as Chair of the Advisory Committee for the greater (a strategy consulting firm) and as a volunteer board director for Canada’s most successful community tennis hub. </p><p><br/></p><p>Michael star...

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  Corporate to Comedy: Clayton Peters, Manager & Brother of Russell Peters

  Oct 10, 20241h 9mS0

  <p>On this episode of It’s Not A Straight Line, I’m joined by Clayton Peters, producer, writer, and long-time manager of his brother, global comedy icon Russell Peters. For almost 20 years, Clayton has been at the helm of Russell’s remarkable career, managing one of the longest and most successful runs in comedy, with Russell selling out venues worldwide since 2005.</p><p><br/></p><p>Clayton’s journey into management is rooted in a promise made to his father on his deathbed when he told Clayton to take care of and always look out for his younger brother. After ye...

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  Hugh Lawson on Ikigai, Leadership, and Making a Difference

  Aug 19, 20241h 7mS0

  <p>On Episode 46 of the It’s Not A Straight Line podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Hugh Lawson, a business development expert, Vanier Cup football champion, and leadership advisor. As the Principal at Lawson Leadership Advisory, Hugh is a purpose-driven, people-centric leader who embodies the principles of Ikigai—finding the intersection of what the world needs, what you love, what you're good at, and what you can get paid to do.</p><p><br/></p><p>During our conversation, Hugh shares his journey towards living a life of purpose, emphasizing the importance of making a positive impa...

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