Communicator, Relationship Builder, Strategic Thinker, Community Leader, Speaker, Facilitator and Executive Coach.Steve is a successful entrepreneur who owns three Academy of Learning locations, Steve has worked in the Private College industry for 29 years and is passionate about the training. Steve has sat on the board of the Private Career Training Institutions Agency and is past President of this Government Board. Steve was instrumental in building this organization and helping to create the By-Laws and Regulations that ensured a high quality of education to all British Columbia students, local as well as international. Steve has served on the board of the British Columbia Career College Association and is past president of said association. Steve is the owner and president of the Zappa Media Consultants DBA Inspiration by Design and Fire Walking Now, where he is working with organizations to help build stronger and more effective relationships. Steve is also an Executive Coach and uses his experience and knowledge to help others maximize their organizations full potential as well Steve facilitates strategic planning, team building and leadership so organizations can experience growth and meet their goals and expectations they set for themselves. Steve is also intimately involved in other business endeavors such as Results Canada as a Business Execution Specialist. Steve is also a TEC Canada Chair.Steve earned his Master’s degree in leadership at Royal Roads University and a second Master Degree in Human and Organizational Development as well as his PhD in Human and Organizational Systems at Fielding University located in Santa Barbara California. This allowed Steve to not only study the latest theories on leadership, Human and Organizational Systems and Development but it allowed him to do his own research on Leadership and relationships so he could discover how to put the theories he was learning into practice. Steve admits “Theory alone cannot accomplish anything, but when you combine theory with research and over 30 years of practical experience you have tools that are so powerful you can accomplish just about anything.” Steve is also active in the Community, having served as President of the ALS Society of BC. Steve was on the Executive of the ALS Society of Canada as Treasurer and Vice President. as well as serving on the board of the Jewish Community Center. He is also a proud Shrine Clown.
Steve Whiteside is an awesome speaker who has a clear and concise message that’s delivered with a great stage presence. Steve excels at developing a real, deep and emotional connection with his audience. Through this connection he then delivers an inspiring message that’s easy to understand, follow, and implement into your life.
Steve provided me with the opportunity to work one on one to improve my sales performance. The sessions were tailored to my specific learning needs and gave me the opportunity to explore other avenues of growth and development.
I was looking for a WOW speaker to mix up my event from the same old speaker and Steve blew the mark out of the water. I couldn't even imagine what his fire walk must be like. Steve held a captivating and inspiring talk that built up the room to a bubbling simmer of energy. if you would like a quality person in your business circles - call Steve
I have got such a lot out of coaching with you, I'm proud of my newly discovered ability to 'think bigger' and set great goals that are tailor-made to my lifestyle and values. I enjoy my successes and look forward to work on my challenges.
With the tool of Everything DiSC, we will work to find out who is listening and more importantly who is understanding each other. We will aim to teach each team member to be more open and understanding to each other's way of being. When you can get your team listening and understanding each other you can have them work together to accomplish almost anything.The goal is for each team member to understand that they are individuals and that they must work to understand and be understood. we will show the team not only how to do this but the benefits of doing this. The goal at the end of our work is to have the team settle for nothing less then working together to meet and exceed their goals together.
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Everything DiSC Workplace Certification is your best resource to gain foundational knowledge and tools for facilitating Everything DiSC. Designed with your busy schedule in mind, this online course gives you the flexibility of self-paced learning, paired with live-collaborative sessions led by Wiley’s expert trainers.
Increase your confidence and competence in delivering Everything DiSC Workplace in your organization. This course offers rigorous new content on the principles of the DiSC® model and the supporting research. During the live sessions, you will practice facilitating small groups and explore challenging scenarios that could arise during workshops. You’ll also learn how to keep Everything DiSC alive within your organization by creating a culture of DiSC and explore MyEverythingDiSC, the mobile-friendly, interactive learning portal that is exclusive to Everything DiSC.
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Start your journey toward building your confidence and competence in effectively delivering Everything DiSC Workplace!
The in-person, Everything DiSC Workplace® Certification begins with online, self-directed learning and culminates in two days of practical application facilitated by Wiley's expert trainers. With Everything DiSC Workplace® Certification, participants will: