Executive WinsLeadership Forums
A confidential peer advisory group where senior leaders solve their toughest challenges and consistently create more wins.
You Can't Lead Alone
Too many leaders spend their time putting out fires and supporting others – and they often do it alone.
They also don’t have the right person to talk to about confidential issues.
- Not their board
- Not their spouse
- Not their employees
The result?
- Burn out
- No time for reflection and self-care
- Poor decision making
The Executive Wins Leadership Forum offers facilitator-led cohorts for leaders who are committed to growth, sharing what works and learning from setbacks.
Because leadership growth does not happen alone.
It happens through reflection, challenge, and shared experience.
What is an Executive Wins Leadership Forum?
An Executive Wins Leadership Forum is a group of 10-12 CEOs, Executive Directors, Business Owners etc. who meet to support each other in a well structured meeting.
It is led by Gordon Sheppard, an experienced facilitator who sets up a safe, confidential environment where you can have productive discussions.
Each meeting produces big wins and small wins because:
- The Executive Wins Discussion Framework is used to ensure that you get detailed, productive takeaways
- Members are able to solve specific issues and offer their best suggestions to support each other
- You’ll be able to record your ongoing wins and losses in the Executive Wins Diary
- Members are also accountable for taking action between meetings
Trusted by Executives and Industry Leaders
The Process
An Executive Wins Leadership Forum is led by Gordon Sheppard and it follows a proven formula.
Getting Started
- Gord will meet with you 1×1 to find out what you’re looking for in a peer forum
- He will then match you with 10-12 leaders of similiar experience to form a cohort
1st Meeting
- Everyone in the leadership forum will introduce themselves and talk about their expectations
- Gord will lay out the ground rules for conduct, confidentiality and what to expect in future meetings
- You will get a chance to share wins and losses and get feedback from everyone in the room about how to deal with them
- Gord will also introduce you to the Executive Wins Operating System – a proven 5-part approach to help you explore highlights from the Strategy, Work Plan, People, Operations and Results behind wins and losses from your business
Ongoing Meetings and Support
- You will be encouraged to build relationships with your peers outside of regular meetings
- Gord will be available for individual discussions and feedback
By The Numbers
25+
With more than 25 years of experience, Gord can provide rapid solutions for leadership teams
1,000s
Gord has trained 1000s of leaders across multiple industries
50,000+
The Award-Winning Executive Wins Podcast has 50,000+ Views on YouTube and 2500+ downloads on Apple Podcasts, Spotify etc.
Agenda Highlights
During these high-impact forum sessions you will be able to review Wins and Losses, along with building strong relationships with your peers.
1. Executive Coffee Rountable
- An open opportunity for leaders to share stories and get feedback
2. Biggest Wins Review
- Leaders will each share a big win, and Gord will facilitate the discussion
3. Executive Wins Operating System
- Wins and Losses will be reviewed using the Executive Wins Operating System framework
- This will enable the group to examine the Strategy, Work Plan, People, Operations and Results highlights for each Win and Loss
4. Leadership Loss Review
- Individuals will get a chance to talk about a specific loss, and Gord will respectfully facilitate the discussion using the Executive Wins Operating System framework
5. Executive Networking Lunch
- Enjoy a tasty meal while and doing informal networking with your peers to get to know them at a deeper level
6. Executive Scorecard
- Gord will introduce the Executive Scorecard, to help individuals assess their current state
7. 90-Day Action Plan
- Leaders will develop a focussed plan of action that they can implement immediately after the meeting
Executive Wins Operating System
The whole process is based on the Executive Wins Operating System, a proven 5-step approach to help you optimize your entire business.
- Strategy → What was the vision mission and values that helped you get the win?
- Work Plan → What actions drove progress and how long did it take?
- People → Who contributed and how?
- Operations → What processes or systems enabled success?
- Results → What did success look like, and why did it matter?
What You Get
Why Work With Gord
Gordon Sheppard is a people-centred Executive Coach, Consultant, and Facilitator with over 25 years of experience.
His mission is to “empower Executives so they can positively impact themselves, their teams and their entire organization.”
He combines an MBA with a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama, and Prosci Change Management Certification to deliver a unique, people-centred approach that helps leaders to succeed.
He’s helped thousands of leaders grow through workshops, strategy sessions, and coaching – across Canada and the U.S.
He is also the host of the award-winning Executive Wins Podcast – where senior leaders share their biggest wins, so that you can get inspired and grow your business.
Workshop Details
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FAQ
Common questions about the ‘Executive Wins Leadership Forums’
A Leadership Forum is a group of 10-12 CEOs, Executive Directors, Business Owners etc. who meet to support each other in a well structured meeting.
It is led by Gordon Sheppard, an experienced facilitator who sets up a safe, confidential environment where you can have productive discussions.
You’ll also be learning new tools and gaining real-world insights to help you grow your organization.
Customizable – including half day, full day, as well as customizable corporate retreatsÂ
- Leaders will learn how to confidently deal with wins, losses all while they build strong relationships with each other
Business Owners, CEO’s, Executive Directors, Board Members, VP’s, COO’s, CFO’s, Non-profit Leaders, Executive Teams, Support Staff and more.
Your meeting facilitator is Gordon Sheppard, is a highly experienced meeting leader, business advisor, corporate trainer and podcaster who has helped thousands of leaders to grow through coaching, training and organization improvement engagements.
You can expect to grow your leadership abilities, develop trusted frienships and gain clarity when it comes to guiding your team and organization.
Confidentiality is critical and it is addressed in our legal contractÂ
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Get in touch with Gordon Sheppard to find out if the Executive Wins Leadership Forum is right for you!