Shawn Gibson is a Partner at Incito Executive and Leadership Development, and leads the Executive Strategy practice. He is a former senior executive turned strategist with experience building business and high performing teams in startups, technology, and multinational manufacturing organizations. He enjoys the challenges of building a business, adding value for customers and has a strong focus on team performance, continuous learning and innovation. In his experience, leadership teams often have aspects of their business strategy figured out and need support in realizing their entire vision.
Leading with Purpose
Shawn knows firsthand the power of coaching and the positive impact of a high-trust coaching relationship. Throughout his career, coaching has been a common thread to achieve impactful results in sometimes extraordinarily difficult circumstances. He is passionate about helping other executives and founders lead with intention to strengthen their organizations.
His approach to coaching is hands-on and collaborative. He doesn't simply advise his clients - he helps them apply their learning in real life and real time. He possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and dynamics that leaders face in today's competitive landscape, and brings real-world business expertise and perspectives into his coaching sessions. His experience in navigating through storming to performing years in his own technology startup enables him to provide executives practical insights and strategies that are directly applicable to their professional challenges and goals.
With Shawn as their coach, leaders embrace their strengths, leverage their unique gifts, and feel empowered to make choices that lead to a better world. He believes in his clients and will push them to believe in themselves until they can see their strengths for what they really are. He is always there to recognize successes, ensuring that milestones and incremental progress are acknowledged and celebrated along the way. He also likes work to be fulfilling and fun Ð a mindset he wants to share with other leaders and their teams.
From Ambiguity to Clarity
In addition to one-on-one coaching, Incito has an established practice area in strategy development, with Shawn as the driving force. Known for his strategic mindset, deep business acumen and results-focused approach, he guides top executives and organizations through strategic planning sessions, innovative long-term thinking and breaking down team silos. Leaders gain the tools and insights to navigate complex business landscapes, identify growth drivers, and develop actionable plans to achieve sustainable success. Today, Incito is renowned for its thoughtful and comprehensive approach to individual, collective leadership team and strategy development - creating a ÒBetter meÓ, ÒBetter usÓ and ÒBetter businessÓ.
An Unwavering Commitment to Excellence
In 2022, Shawn received the prestigious SupportHER Award from The Universal Women's Networkª in recognition of his dedication and support towards advancing women's empowerment and equality. Since Shawn became Partner, Incito has achieved notable recognition and received several awards. These include the Best Leadership Coaching Firm 2023 awarded by Acquisition International - Global Excellence Awards in April 2023, the CEO Today Executive Coach Award for Leadership Coach of the Year 2022 presented by CEO Today in November 2022, and the Business in Calgary Leaders Award bestowed by Business in Calgary in November 2021.
It Begins with A Conversation
With Shawn, you have more than a coach. You have a thought partner. From the initial stages of engagement, he actively listens, understands your unique challenges, and tailors his approach to meet your specific needs. His relationships are built on meaningful conversations. If you're looking for a fresh perspective on leadership, send
Shawn a message at shawn@incito.ca or visit www.incito.ca.
