Executive Wins Podcast

Gordon Sheppard
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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!

  1. 6d ago

    How To Build An Award-Winning Chamber of Commerce - Winning with Lisa Dressler, Executive Director of the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce

    In this interview, Lisa Dressler, Executive Director of the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce, shares her insights on community building, leadership, and creating a lasting legacy. Discover how strategic planning, relationship focus, and resilience drive success in complex organizations. Key Takeaways Community building and leadership are essential for building a lasting legacyCrisis creates opportunityLeaders provide a true north during tough timesThe Southeaste Alberta Chamber of Commerce has won multiple awards, including Chamber of the YearChambers provide common ground for a wide variety of perspectives, while addressing the unique needs in specific areasThe Southeast Chamber is 125 years oldBoards and staff need to have the right level of diverse skill sets and a positive attitude to serve members at the highest levelChambers need to adapt to the times, especially by being leaders in the use of current tools like AI and multiple social media platformsExecutive Wins - https://executivewins.com Newsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletter Executive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshops LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/

  2. Aug 5

    How To Build A Successful Women In Leadership Chapter - Winning with Doris Paquette, Chair of the Women In Leadership Edmonton Chapter

    In this interview Doris Paquette shares her inspiring journey in women leadership, community support, and creating impactful networks in Edmonton. Discover her strategies for building inclusive leadership spaces, fostering collaboration, and empowering women and youth for a better future. Key Takeaways Women thrive when they feel safe to shareLeadership should be defined broadly. Women in Leadership isn’t just for executives — it includes stay-at-home mothers, students, small business owners, and anyone leading in any capacityConfidence is the real multiplier. Doris believes the biggest barrier for many women is not lack of ability, but fear of failure, judgment, or taking the first step.Community matters more than competition.Intentional networking beats crowded networking. Doris values events where people feel welcome, connected, and inspired — not pressured or sold toFlexibility unlocks participation. The chapter’s board structure was designed so busy women can contribute in ways that fit their capacity, instead of being excluded by rigid expectationsStrong women’s networks have ripple effects. Doris connects her work to better workplaces, stronger families, more confident girls, and eventually more women in decision-making roleExecutive Wins - https://executivewins.com Newsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletter Executive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshops LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/

  3. Jul 30

    How To Start, Scale and Sell A Business For Everything It’s Worth - Winning with Kari Lotzien, Owner of Anchored Leadership

    Discover how Kari Lotzien successfully navigated the challenges of building, scaling, and exit of her rehabilitation clinic amidst COVID-19, emphasizing leadership clarity, systematization, and values-aligned decision-making.  Her story highlights resilience, strategic planning, and the importance of developing others for lasting impact. Key Takeaways Understand the significance of listening to your inner voice during crisesHow intentional systematization and leadership development facilitated her successful exitThe importance of aligning business decisions with personal values and life goalsHow to implement strategies for developing leaders and creating a resilient teamThe impact of crisis on clarity and decision-making in businessCarrie's team took specific actions during COVID to pivot and thriveQuantitative results: a smooth sale, zero client or staff loss, doubling revenue during COVIDQualitative insights into leadership, work-life design, and legacy creationExecutive Wins - https://executivewins.com Newsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletter Executive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshops LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/

  4. Jul 22

    How Leaders Can Become The Next Generation of Mentors - Winning with Ian Chisholm, CEO of Roy Group

    In this thoughtful interview, Ian Chisholm shares his inspiring journey in leadership development, focusing on mentorship, strategic partnerships, and building impactful programs in Scotland. Discover how his innovative approach has created a legacy of leadership and community transformation. Key Takeaways Strategic partnerships are critical for successHaving a board of directors that is willing to have honest conversations is criticalYou have to earn the word mentor from someone else (you don’t give it to yourself).Trust your instincts when it comes to making major career transitionsMake everything you do impeccableFind ways to drive the revenue you need to realize your visionBeing a solid mentor has nothing to do with age and executives can gain a lot from being mentored by young peopleExecutive Wins - https://executivewins.com Newsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletter Executive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshops LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/

  5. Jul 15

    How To Start An Association and Make It Successful - Winning with Cecilia Bloxom, CEO of the Chiropractic Association of Alberta

    In this insightful interview, Cecilia Bloxom shares her journey from communications to starting the Alberta Chiropractic Association. Throughout the conversation she highlights strategic wins, leadership principles, and the importance of clear communication and stakeholder engagement. Key Takeaways Focus on the right priorities to avoid getting bogged down in minutiaeDevelop a clear strategic plan and stick to it as a guiding mapBuild authentic relationships with stakeholders and membersUse data and research to drive policy and advocacy effortsMaintain high standards of professionalism and communicationExecutive Wins - https://executivewins.com Newsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletter Executive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshops LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/

  6. Jul 8

    How To Build A Successful Venture Capital Firm in Western Canada - Winning with Mark Benning, Founder of Excelsior

    In this insightful interview, Mark Benning shares his journey from Silicon Valley startups to founding the Sprout Fund in Edmonton, highlighting the strategies, people, and operations behind successful venture capital investments in Western Canada. Discover how regional ecosystems can thrive with the right vision, network, and perseverance. Key Takeaways Having experience working in a start-up is important for becoming a solid investorInvestors learn as much from their losses as their winsBeing helpful to everyone you connect with helps to build the entrepreneurial ecosystem - and also can lead to future investment referralsKnowing your investment premise and what to say yes to, and what to say no to, is criticalWorking for a VC can really help you to understand start-ups, as well as help you to develop empathy and pattern recognition for what will workExecutive Wins - https://executivewins.com Newsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletter Executive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshops LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/

  7. Jul 1

    How To Build An Innovative Community Hub For Older Adults - Winning with Dr. Haidong Liang, CEO of WeSeniors

    This interview with Haidong Liang, CEO of We Seniors, explores innovative strategies in gerontology, social enterprise, and community impact. Discover how a data-driven, culturally rich approach is transforming senior services and building sustainable models for the future. Key Takeaways Building a strong organizational culture is key to successLeveraging data helps improve programs and sustainabilityA two-week onboarding process fosters a positive cultureLeadership involves humility, continuous learning, and peer supportStrategic partnerships expand impact and reachExecutive Wins - https://executivewins.com Newsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletter Executive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshops LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/

  8. Jun 24

    The Power Of Saying Yes To The Right Opportunities - Winning with Serial Entrepreneur Matt Aubin, CEO of KEEN Creative

    In this insightful interview, entrepreneur Matt Aubin shares his journey of building multiple businesses, the importance of strategic thinking, and the power of saying yes to opportunities. Discover how he leverages community, leadership, and incremental improvements to achieve success and impact. Key Takeaways The importance of saying yes to opportunitiesWhy you have to have strategic alignment and values in business decisionsThe importance of building community and finding peer support for entrepreneursThe importance of Incremental improvements and the 1% change philosophyHow to balance multiple ventures and avoid distractionsExecutive Wins - https://executivewins.com Newsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletter Executive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshops LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/

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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!

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  • Creator
    Gordon Sheppard
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
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