Executive Coaching Built for the Decisions in Front of You
You’re facing a decision that matters, and you need to think clearly and move fast. Gordon Sheppard is the executive coach and strategic advisor who makes that possible.
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Who Gord Works With
Coaching for Executives Facing Moments That Matter
Gord works with executives navigating a specific moment: stepping into a bigger role, facing a decision with no clear answer, or hitting a wall they haven’t hit before. Issues he’s helped leaders work through include imposter syndrome, executive presence, conflict management, presentation skills, and strategic planning.
Gord brings an MBA, Prosci Change Management Certification, and years of experience as a coach and strategic advisor to every engagement, along with the direct, “assertively kind” approach he’s known for: he says what needs to be said, then helps leaders move on it fast.
THE Approach
Executive Coaching That Goes Further
Most coaching stops at asking good questions. Gord doesn’t stop there. He gets to the real issue, tells leaders what he actually sees, and gives a clear recommendation. Then he works with them until they’ve acted on it. For a senior leader who already knows how to reflect, that’s often more useful than another set of questions.
THE FRAMEWORK
The Executive Planning System
Every recommendation Gord makes runs through the same five-part lens, whether the work is coaching, training, or facilitation. It’s a way to examine a decision so nothing important gets missed.
Get clear on where the business needs to go, and why, before deciding what to do about it.
Turn that direction into a concrete plan that actually moves from strategy to execution.
Make sure the right people are in the room, with the skills, mindset, and attitude the plan actually needs.
Put the systems and processes in place that let the plan run without falling apart in the day-to-day.
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How Executives Are Winning with Gord
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from organizations looking for executive coaching and strategic advisory.
Coaching is about helping you think through decisions and lead more effectively. Advisory means Gord brings direct expertise and recommendations to a specific business problem. Most engagements involve both.
Both. Gord coaches individual executives and also works with full leadership and management teams to align on strategy and decision-making.
Yes. What you share with Gord stays between you, so you can speak openly about the real issue, not just the version that’s safe to say out loud. Confidentiality is addressed as part of every engagement before the work begins.
Gord has worked with leaders across government, non-profits, oil and gas, engineering firms, universities, and other industrial and service sectors. His approach adapts to the organization, not the other way around.
Gord starts by understanding the issue you’re facing, makes a clear recommendation, and then works with you to take action on it.
Gord works with leaders wherever they’re based, from local engagements across Edmonton and Calgary, to organizations throughout Alberta and Western Canada, to coaching and advisory work delivered nationally across Canada. He’s also taken on international engagements, including a facilitation project in Mexico.