Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcast

In this enlightening episode of the podcast hosted by Al Del Degan, Gordon Sheppard, founder of Executive Wins, shares his extensive experience in helping executives achieve significant wins in business. With a focus on leadership, strategic planning, and organizational optimization, Gordon illustrates how he empowers leaders to identify and address key issues within their organizations. This episode dives deep into the Executive Planning System—a comprehensive framework developed by Gordon, which focuses on strategy, work plans, people, operations, and results. He shares inspiring stories of transformation, including a particularly satisfying project with a drilling industry client, illustrating the impact of effective leadership and strategic alignment. Tune in for valuable insights and strategies that can transform your business endeavors.

Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.

Host: Al Del Degan is a software developer and tech leader in Alberta's innovation ecosystem. He is also a Web3 enthusiast and podcaster, sharing his knowledge and passion for emerging technologies with his audience. Al is the founder and CTO of New Idea Machine, a software company dedicated to helping new developers gain hands-on experience building real-world applications. With his commitment to giving back to the community, Al is always available to offer advice on technology and business. His passion for innovation and entrepreneurship is evident in everything he does, making him a respected leader in the tech industry.

Guest: Gordon Sheppard is dedicated to helping Executives win.

He is a Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Business Advisor who has worked with senior leaders from across sectors including Oil and Gas, Industrial Service Businesses, Government, Non-Profits, Associations and more.

His approach is straight-forward and inspiring.

He often says ‘I’m not in the family’ when he works with leaders. This means that he will say what needs to be said so that leaders can move forward faster.

With a style that has been described as ‘assertively kind’, Gord brings a structured approach to every engagement.

That is why he built the Executive Planning System – a proven 5-step approach that helps senior leaders achieve their organizational goals.

He is also the best-selling author of the ‘Meeting Leadership Solution’, a 10 step system to help you improve your business meetings today!

With more than 25 years of business experience, an MBA, and Prosci Change Management Certification, Gord is dedicated to helping leaders get what they need to succeed.

Show Links:

• Executive Wins 
• Episode with Keely Motet 
• Episode with Trevor Kloeck 

Show Quotes:

"My goal is to empower leaders so they can empower themselves and really optimize their entire organization."
"I help executives get more wins in business... it represents the pinnacle of my 13 years of consulting work."
"If we can get the 'who does what' part figured out, then it depends on where the work is needed at that point."

Credits...

This Episode Sponsored By: New Idea Machine

Episode Music: Tony Del Degan

Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan