Coaching Leaders And Their Teams

Challenge

A local technology company in a time of great transition coupled with high productivity demands selected a new general manager through an external search. The new GM was accomplished in his technical profession however less experienced in team leadership.

Solutions Provided

A few months into the GM’s tenure, I was invited to served as an executive coach/mentor and a workshop facilitator for the team in key areas of team formation.

Results

The new general manager quickly rose to the challenge of team leadership and rapidly nurtured a healthy cohesive team.

I was fortunate to meet with David Smith from Logia Consulting Inc. regularly between April and September 2021 on an individual basis and as part of a management team. He helped me to understand my own personality profile and identify areas of strength and opportunities to grow. We then worked together on a leadership coaching framework to focus on growth areas that are most important to me in business and in my personal life. As a coach David was able to create a positive and trusting environment where it was easy for me to discuss any issues or roadblocks I was facing. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share, which he always made applicable to my situation. I also benefited greatly from the practical tools and techniques that he provided me, either working through them together or applying them on my own. David was instrumental in helping me formulate my goals and defining an actionable plan to achieve and measure success. His coaching has made me a better leader in multiple areas of my life. I highly recommend David as a coach for any individual or team.

Jacques Vorster,
P.Eng General Manager, Comco Controls

I really appreciate your work with the software leadership team. Compared to other consultants we have engaged with in the past, most of whom focused entirely on the nuts and bolts of business processes, I really like your focus on deeper character and relational issues and competencies. It has been great learning from you. I hope our paths will cross again, either professionally or personally.

Nathan Wiebe,
Manager, Comco Controls

The training we are receiving from Dave Smith of Logia Consulting is really helping us build a strong management team at Comco. I have personally really benefited from the time management sessions. Realistic tips and tricks that have really helped me organize and prioritize my workday.

Cheryl Lansing,
Manager, Comco Controls

Dave’s coaching and mentorship has been a tremendous help to me in guiding our company through expansion, with the purchase of our Calgary company, and the transition of ownership resulting from the unfortunate loss of my business partner. Dave’s work with our management group has helped us forge a strong team environment. He’s helped us better understand how each unique personality thinks and communicates, and I feel we are more in sync and more strategic in our decision making. Dave is also a good friend, and a true professional who has helped me personally grow as a leader. I highly recommend Dave’s coaching services to other business leaders.

Wally Start,
President, Bamboo Shoots and Angel Entertainment

We began working with Dave Smith and Logia Consulting to help our relatively new partnership group develop as a team. Through our group sessions we gained a better appreciation for each other: our innate behaviour and character profiles, and development areas. We are seeing the results in the growing effectiveness of our leadership group as we build the culture we desire for our office.

Some of our partners have also worked with Dave one-on-one to enhance their individual leadership skills. The feedback and tools gained from individual coaching sessions will be extremely valuable as these individuals move into new leadership roles in the future.

The work we have done with Dave and Logia is providing us with a clear competitive advantage. We look forward to our continued journey and improving as a leadership team.

Scott Verity,
CPA, CA, Office Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

Jacques Vorster,
P.Eng General Manager, Comco Controls

Nathan Wiebe,
Manager, Comco Controls

Cheryl Lansing,
Manager, Comco Controls

Success Stories