When is the Right Time to Pivot Your Business? | EW 066

In this episode, Nicole Janssen shares her journey from real estate to AI innovation, emphasizing how agility, vision, and impactful leadership drive success. Discover how her strategic pivots and dedication to societal impact are shaping Canada's AI landscape. Key Takeaways Nicole’s entrepreneurial journey started in real estate and then evolved through moving at the right time to digital media and then into early AI adoption in 2015 She stresses the importance of agility and pivoting in entrepreneurial success It’s important to build a high-trust organizational culture with significant employee and client satisfaction scores She wants to help build Canada’s AI potential and help to lead a bold national strategy In order to scale you have to balance innovation with communication She is able to say “yes” to opportunities first, and figure out the details later Gordon Sheppard is dedicated to helping Executives win. He is a Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Management Consultant 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 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. Get in touch with Gord to find out how he can help you grow as an Executive while you improve your business. https://executivewins.com/podcast/ [email protected]   / gordonsheppard   https://x.com/gordonsheppard1   / gordsheppard   #LeadershipTips #CanadianBusiness #BusinessStrategy