Executive Wins Podcast
The Executive Wins Podcast helps senior leaders get more wins in business and life. Each week accomplished Executives share rich stories about their biggest wins including improving profitability, streamlining processes, communicating more effectively with their teams, innovating and more. The show is hosted by Gordon Sheppard, an experienced Executive Coach, Business Advisor and Podcaster. Gord bases each interview on a proven 5-part framework called the Anatomy of a Win, which means that you will learn the important details about the Strategy, Work Plan, People, Operations and Results that went into each win. The result? Each episode is Masterclass in real business achievements that you can learn from so you can grow your leadership skills and your business!
Episodes
In this episode, Gordon Sheppard interviews Dale Plett, the Business Development Manager at Unlimited Medical Clinic.
They talk about the Executive Medical and how it can help help busy executives prioritize their health.
Dale shares insights into the Unlimited Medical Clinic's approach, which combines occupational health with a focus on preventative medicine.
The conversation covers the strategy behind the executive medical, the...
In this conversation, Colin Harms shares his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting his diverse background, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges he faced while transitioning from corporate life to owning a manufacturing business.
He emphasizes the significance of values-driven leadership, customer-centric innovations, and the need for operational improvements.
Colin reflects on the importance of listening to customers, sol...
In this conversation, Dan MacDonald shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his transition from working at The Brick to founding BIS Safety Training, a company focused on online safety training.
He discusses the challenges faced during the 2008 financial crisis, the importance of building a strong team, and the strategies that have led to his company's growth.
Dan emphasizes the significance of continuous learning through...
In this conversation, Jodi Abbott, President and CEO of the University Hospital Foundation, discusses her journey in transforming philanthropy into a business model that focuses on health system innovation.
She emphasizes the importance of hope and purpose in healthcare, shares a compelling case study about donor engagement, and outlines her strategic planning approach that prioritizes community health.
She also highlights the cultur...
In this conversation, Mike Schoenberger, CEO of Sunco Communications, shares insights into his journey of leading a successful acquisition that transformed his company from a regional player to a national telecommunications provider.
He discusses the importance of curiosity, strategic planning, and cultural integration in achieving business growth.
He also emphasizes the value of strong leadership, employee engagement, and the need f...
In this conversation, Terri Davis shares her inspiring journey from working in recruitment to becoming an entrepreneur with her company, Profound Talent, and the upcoming launch of her new technology, Oolu. She discusses her core values, the importance of authenticity in business, and the innovative strategies behind Oolu's development. Terri emphasizes the significance of building a resilient team and navigating operational c...
In this engaging conversation, Petros Kusmu shares his journey from a diverse background to becoming the founder and CEO of Alpine Business Capital.
He discusses the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, particularly in raising funds for business acquisitions.
Petros emphasizes the importance of confidence, relationship building, and having a clear vision in achieving business success.
He also highlights the significance of cr...
In this conversation, Kelly Kennedy, a business development coach, shares insights on the importance of consistency, mindset, and strategic approaches in achieving success in business development.
He emphasizes the need for a structured process, the role of digital introductions, and the significance of using a CRM to track progress.
Kelly also discusses the importance of building relationships and managing expectations throughout th...
In this episode Trevor Kloeck, President of Plantae talks about how proud he is of helping to build a team that can thrive as they go through the ups and downs of building a technology driven company.
He emphasizes the importance of team culture, values, and continuous improvement in driving the company's success.
Trevor shares insights on the challenges of building a business during COVID, the significance of having a strong mi...
In this episode, Alvin Pyke shares the story of how he raised 25 million dollars to buy a screw piling business because he had a vision about how to grow the company from 10 to 50 million dollars in revenue.
He also shares his early experiences with business, the transition from engineering to entrepreneurship, and the perseverance he demonstrated to get this acquisition done.
Throughout you’ll hear about Alvin’s emphasis on being pa...
In this episode, Kelly Mottet, COO of Mach32, talks about how to bring an innovative medical device to market in the United States.
She shares insights into the journey of securing a significant government contract with BARDA, the strategies employed to navigate the medical device landscape, and the importance of team dynamics and stakeholder engagement.
The conversation highlights the operational challenges faced by a small startup ...
If you were a Chief Administrative Officer, and you knew that you had to find a better solution for a major infrastructure project, what would you do?
In this episode of the Executive Wins Podcast, Jodi Brown, the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Bon Accord, talks about how she and her team found an environmentally friendly solution for a mandatory stormwater drainage project.
From a leadership perspective Jodi shares the...
Are you an Executive who wants to save their company a lot of time and money?
In this episode of the Executive Wins podcast, Chelsea Yarmuch, Director of Finance at McKillican, shares her journey of transitioning the company from asset-based lending to traditional financing.
She discusses the significant cost savings and operational efficiencies gained through this change, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder buy-in and strategi...
As a leader, do you really care about how your staff is feeing at the beginning of the day?
If so, how do you show that you care?
In this episode you’re going to learn how to improve attraction and retention of top talent by doing a wellness check-in at the beginning of every meeting.
That’s because our guest is Co-Founder Karen Unland from Taproot Publishing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Karen is a values-driven leader who shares a be...
Welcome to episode 1 of the Executive Wins Podcast!
In this introduction you’ll find out why senior leaders who listen will be able to grow themselves and their businesses.
That’s because podcast host Gordon Sheppard explains the format of the show which is to interview highly accomplished executives and help them share their biggest wins so you can learn from them and improve your own leadership skills and grow your company.
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