GAMA Global Learning Center

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The GAMA Global Learning Center is an online portal, one-stop-shop experience for members to enjoy a catalogue of on-demand courses, the E-Journal, and Take-5 Best Practice Review. It also houses video content from events such as LAMP, Ted Talks, global GAMA Days, and more. The GAMA Global Learning Center offers members the opportunity to become immersed in content and learning at any time in the day, month, or year. The goal of the GAMA Global Learning Center is to deliver a heightened and more interactive member experience, as well as truly unite the GAMA community across the globe in sharing best practices, ideas, and enhancing the Financial Services Profession.

 

 

Episode 114: The Rise of the Accidental Leader - Randy Little & Shawn Bellefeuille on Modern Leadership - Discovery Series: Unplugged Podcast from Desjardins

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Leadership doesn’t always begin with a title. In this episode of the Discovery Series: Unplugged Podcast from Desjardins, Randy Little, CFP®, President of GAMA Global Canada, and Shawn Bellefeuille, CFP®, CLU, CHS, EPC, MFA-P, Past-President of GAMA Canada and MDRT Canada Leader, explore how many financial services professionals become “accidental leaders”, stepping into leadership roles before actively seeking them.

From building teams and coaching behaviour to delegating responsibilities and shaping culture without formal hierarchy, Randy and Shawn share practical insights on navigating leadership in today’s evolving financial services landscape. They also discuss how community, mentorship, and organizations like GAMA Global Canada support emerging leaders and elevate the next generation of advisors.

GAMA Global Canada joins Advocis Coffee Talks to discuss Supporting Advisors As An Informal Leader - October 2, 2025

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GAMA Global Canada board members, Randy Little, CFP and Jay McMahon, MSc, CHS, CFP, joined Advocis Coffee Talks to discuss the challenges faced by informal leaders (wholesalers, senior advisors, and other leaders) who are often called on to coach or develop advisors, even when it isn’t part of their formal role. Randy and Jay explored how GAMA can support these professionals with the tools, insights, and strategies they need to lead effectively, foster growth, and strengthen advisor development in today’s evolving industry.

 

 

The Advocis Podcast (E:13) - What's new with GAMA Global Canada - March 28, 2024

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Stacy Brooks, Education & Professional Development Director, GAMA Global Canada is joined by Jason McMahon, President of GAMA Global Canada and Jaclyn Nemethy, Membership Director, GAMA Global Canada, to discuss the value of GAMA, and navigating the unchartered seas of heading up boardroom meetings, spearheading critical strategy sessions, and covering off areas such as succession planning, client segmentation, and team accountability, while managing all of your regular day-to-day activities.

Jason and Jaclyn also highlight how leadership in financial services is changing, and how GAMA Global Canada is evolving through it all!