The Winning Momentum Podcast with Scott Sinclair

This Episode is an insightful leadership discussion with Robert Jordan, leader of InterimExecs of Chicago, providing access between the best interim and project executives in the world and company owners seeking brilliant leadership on demand. Robert has helped launch, grow and ultimately sell a number of fast growing companies.  His first company, Online Access, put him on the Inc. 500 list of fa...

Wow!  How entertaining has the Twitter turnaround been?  And, some excellent lessons for all of us trying to lead change in our businesses, organizations, lives. Creating change is the process of trying different actions and seeing if they work.  How do you know if the new action is working unless you have values / goals to measure success against?  Turnarounds start with values. Change agents, in...

This Episode is a wide-ranging conversation with the engaging Geoffrey Hiscock, covering his 25 year career on Bay Street, including his current position at Waygar Capital and past positions with Frontwell Capital, Business Development Bank of Canada, PNC, CIBC, Wells Fargo, and others. Of particular note to me was Geoff’s journey and lessons learned, from Queens University with a B.SC., to underw...

Success doesn’t come from one decision. It comes from hundreds of decisions made repetitively.

You do not lack self discipline. You lack a purpose of sufficient value.

In a pitch, competence is the entry fee. Trust is more important. Benevolence is the most important.

It’s not the universe. It’s you.

In this Episode we discuss a compounding frame on success in all things in life and business. Compounding for: ·      Wealth creation ·      Business success ·      Career success ·      Business value ·      Health ·      and, everything else Also, we try a shared screen for the first time! Let us know how it worked for you.

In this Episode I have a wide-ranging discussion with Larry O'Brien, leader of DGOV3, founder and past CEO of Calian Group (CGY:TSX), former Mayor of Ottawa, best-selling author, a celebrated citizen and entrepreneur and Blockchain Advocate.  Larry discusses business start ups, managing a public company, how his 4 values have guided his success in business and life, politics and his new passi...

In this Episode we are joined by Olga Jilani, co Founder, former CFO, Advisor and Director of Switch Health.   Olga discusses her successful journey from one of Canada’s top female turnaround professionals to successful entrepreneur. - the similarities between troubled business and high growth, entrepreneurial businesses - the trick to managing difficult situations is to show up every day - execut...

Embrace failure. Embrace values. Limitations are the game.

Last week Aurora Cannabis announced their annual earnings. They lost $1.7 billion.

This has been one of my favorite discussions. John Robertson, of FortLog Services, is a workforce wellness expert and culture alignment specialist with over 30 years of experience helping organizations and individuals navigate crises. John has worked with:   o   Municipalities  o   First Responders (Police and Fire Departments, EMS) o   Indigenous/First Nations Communities o   Small-Medium Busines...

The Queen was working 2 days before her death at 96. The right purpose overcomes a lot

Queen Elizabeth worked, serving her people and her purpose, up to two days before her death at 96.  She spent 70 years as leader of the Commonwealth.   In this episode we explore some important leadership lessons we can learn from the Queen, including the power of purpose and service to others.  Also, my long forgotten Fergie story.

Success requires YES.  NOs are important, but without YES nothing happens. Be open and positive

To separate from the noise, be intentional about how you take your reputation and digitize it.

You need time to pause, reflect, be creative and let the universe provide. Manufacture some space

In this Episode we discuss personal branding with Jeremy Weber, speaker, strategist, founding member and director of Brand Implementation at Brand Builders Group. In Jeremy’s over seventeen year career, he has founded, sold and helped to grow multiple companies. His work as a personal brand strategist has supported New York Times best-selling  authors, TED speakers, celebrities, influencers, and a...

Great to meet you.  What do you do?     Oh oh… do you have your elevator pitch ready? Are you going to fumble?  Freeze?  Immediately lose the interest of the prospect? You have about 4 seconds to avoid that fate. If you are responsible for pitches, you should have three pitches ready to go off the top of your head: ·     the no more than 30 second elevator pitch ·     the no more than 3 minute pit...

Rarely does it pay to spend your time convincing people to buy. Sales is helping people that want to buy, buy.   Helping them overcome their objections and fears. In this Episode we discuss some ways to do that, drawing inspiration from the Wolf of Wall Street.

Another great discussion, this time with Rob Fraser, former pro cyclist, founder and President of @outwaysocks - founder life - the problem with partnerships - branding - rebranding - equity investment - valuation - transitioning from small business to mid size business

Canada’s largest telecom provider, Rogers, failed last week knocking out cell service, internet, cable, point of purchase debit machines, on-line banking, 911 emergency services.  Why does Canada have this vulnerability? Elon Musk cancels Twitter acquisition and Twitter threatens litigation.  It’s all upside for Elon and all down side risk for Twitter.   Includes an explanation of Break Up Fees, R...

We're back!  After a few weeks off with Covid. What's going on the world? Bitcoin below $20k.  Does it have any value at all?  Or is it a ponzi scheme? Inflation - how to fix it My JT Foxx experience - so far Check out my website - TheScottSinclair.com

My appearance with David Cohen on the Gowling WLG's webinar for Lenders with troubled loans.  The content is also very helpful for borrowers. - Reservations of Rights Letter - Events of default Letter - Demand Letters - Waivers - Forbearances Agreement (Milestones / Adjustment of Covenants / Additional Reporting / Additional Costs) - inaccurate or late reporting - what is a turnaround and tur...