Stephen Shedletzky—or “Shed” to his friends—helps leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak up. He supports humble leaders—those who know they are both a part of the problems they experience and the solutions they create—as they put their people and purpose first.
A sought-after speaker, coach, A sought-after speaker, coach, and advisor, Shed has led hundreds of keynote presentations, workshops, and leadership development programs around the world. As a thought leader on psychological safety in the workplace, he supports leaders and organizations in all industries where human beings work. He is the author of the book, Speak-Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up and host and co-producer of the upcoming leadership development podcast, “Shed Some Light”.
After years on a corporate track, Shed was introduced to and inspired by the work of Simon Sinek and, soon after meeting him, became the fourth person to join his team. For more than a decade, Shed contributed to Simon Sinek’s The Optimism Company, where as Chief of Staff and Head of Brand Experience, Training & Development, he headed a global team of speakers and facilitators. As well as leading his own practice, Shed continues to speak and facilitate with Simon Sinek’s team helping to create a more inspired, safe, and fulfilled world.
Shed graduated from the Ivey School of Business with a focus on leadership, communication, and strategy. He also received his coaching certification from The Co-Active Training Institute. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two young children.
We all start somewhere, right? Join us if you’re ready to embark on your WHY journey.
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Heath Slawner, Matt Dunsmoor
Trust is vital to a team’s success, but how do we actually put it into practice?
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Rich Diviney, Matt Dunsmoor
There are leaders and there are those who lead—this class is for the latter.
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We all start somewhere, right? Join us if you’re ready to embark on your WHY journey.
Other Instructors:
Aisha Rodrigue, Matt Dunsmoor, Joseph Kim, Heath Slawner, Jerry ThompSon III
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The game of life is infinite, so we've got to play smart.
Other Instructors:
Heath Slawner, Matt Dunsmoor
Private Class
Trust is vital to a team’s success, but how do we actually put it into practice?
Other Instructors:
Rich Diviney, Matt Dunsmoor
Private Class
There are leaders and there are those who lead—this class is for the latter.
Other Instructors:
Heath Slawner, Matt Dunsmoor
Private Class
Learn the exact process Simon Sinek uses to help people discover their WHY and guide them to inspire others.
By the end of the program, you’ll be able to:
You’ll also develop essential human skills you can use every day:
The program includes four structured units combining independent learning, live training, and practice:
Format: 4 live classes + independent learning + group practice
Duration: ~ 8-10 hours per unit (including independent learning and live classes) plus ~5 hours to complete the final exam
Certification Requirements:
Our mission is to create a supportive learning environment where we grow together to help others. By joining, you agree to show up in service to one another.
If you prefer not to be included, please contact the team before the first session at [email protected].
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A spark is something quite small and, by itself, not very powerful. But a spark has the ability to ignite. An idea is like a spark; alone it is just a set of words, but it too can ignite. A great idea can inspire others to dream bigger. Let us all work together to ignite something greater than ourselves.
Let us all be a Spark of Optimism.
