Patrick Lipovski

Experience Working As A Leader In Organizations:

Pat’s passion has been focused on training and leadership development since graduating from the University of Alberta over 20 years ago. Pat initially worked as a facilitator and trainer with the Dale Carnegie organization. Pat refined his training, development and facilitation skills while working with the Alberta Government standards and certification programs for occupations across Western Canada. Pat was attracted into the Telecommunications industry based on his passion for technology, and was quickly promoted into leadership roles with Sprint Canada (as District Manager, Prairie Region), Bell Canada (as Director of Sales) and Shaw Communications (as the Leader of Affiliate Cable Company Relations). While in Telecom, Pat worked to develop people in sales, marketing and operational roles thus refining his coaching and leadership abilities and philosophies.

Coaching And Facilitation Background:

As a Certified Executive Coach and ICF member, Pat has coached senior executives and CEOs at mid-sized to Fortune 100 companies in a wide range of industries. Current clients include KPMG, GENIVAR Engineering, Schlumberger, SAP, Suncor Energy, Husky Energy and WestJet Airlines. Additionally, Pat works with NHL and Olympic sport athletes in transition from pro sports careers. Pat has served on numerous boards of nonprofit organizations, and is an active member and Director of a local Rotary Club in Calgary, Alberta. As an experienced Certified Navigational Coaching Facilitator, Pat has hosted several Navigational Coaching Workshops throughout North America.

Relevant Business Experience:

Pat Lipovski has over 25 years’ experience with Executive Coaching, Facilitation and Leadership and Business Development. Pat specializes in guiding executives and their teams to the next level of personal and professional success through specialized workshops and one on one coaching sessions. Pat has an attitude that can only be described as infectious. He focuses on building long-term trusting relationships with leaders, and challenges them to understand every aspect of their company, successfully align their priorities, and maximize the potential of each individual team member within the company. When employees see their leaders re-energized and armed with the fundamentals of leadership, teamwork and personal effectiveness, the whole company – and its bottom line – benefits.

“I found the Coaching sessions extremely valuable. Our ongoing discussions helped me focus on the areas where I can take my expertise and talents to a new level that has allowed me to transform me into a better leader.” ~ Derek Trapp, Suncor Energy

Pat has been honored with numerous awards including Canadian Coach of the Year, and the Top North American Executive/Corporate Coach.

Education and Training:

Navigational Coaching Facilitator
ICF Member, working to complete Master Certified Coach (MCC) designation
CBP Accreditation
Alberta Insurance Council (AIC) Approved Trainer
Dale Carnegie Program Facilitator
University of Alberta, Bachelor of Arts