Growth Catalyst

🚀 Cohort 7 Update: Elevating Customer Engagement for Sustainable Success! 🌟 We’re thrilled to share that Cohort 7 in Calgary has just wrapped up the Customer module of the Growth Catalyst program! A heartfelt thank you to our amazing facilitators, Sarah Morrill and Chantel Elliott from 321 Growth Academy, for leading this exceptional cohort on their journey toward customer-centric excellence. With an exceptional NPS rating of 63, this module continues to raise the bar in participant satisfaction! Here’s what Cohort 7 has accomplished: Deepened Understanding of Customer Needs 🤔: Engaged in immersive workshops that revealed key insights into customer behaviors and preferences, setting the foundation for impactful strategies. Developed Comprehensive Customer Personas 🎭: Crafted detailed personas that illuminate diverse customer journeys, enabling targeted marketing and personalized outreach efforts. Created Innovative Solutions 💡: Collaboratively designed cutting-edge solutions to address customer pain points, enhancing satisfaction and driving long-term loyalty. Established Metrics for Success 📊: Implemented robust metrics to track customer satisfaction and created dynamic feedback loops, ensuring ongoing adaptation and improvement. Aligned Organizational Structure 🏢: Restructured teams to prioritize customer experience, fostering a culture where every department contributes to customer-centric goals. A big round of applause for Cohort 7 for their dedication and creativity! A special thank you to our Growth Catalyst team for their unwavering support: Peter Fenwick, ICD.D, Dr. Simon Raby, Ph.D., Pablo Garcia, Jack Barnett-Ritcey, Emily Robitaille, and Caitlin McCarthy. We can’t wait to see how this amazing cohort applies their newfound insights to create lasting impact! 💥 #GrowthCatalyst #CustomerEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #CalgaryExcellence #SustainableSuccess

🚀 Cohort 6 Milestone: Strengthening Capabilities for Strategic Growth! 🌟 We’re thrilled to share that Cohort 6 from Edmonton has successfully completed the Capability module of the Growth Catalyst program! A special thanks to our outstanding facilitator, James Levy, for leading this exceptional cohort through this part of their transformative journey. Here’s what Cohort 6 has accomplished: 🌟 Established a Competitive Advantage within Strategic Growth Opportunities (SGOs). 🔗 Streamlined their capabilities into a customer value chain to optimize SGOs. 🏗️ Assessed build, buy, or partner strategies to effectively bridge capability gaps. 🎯 Made strategic prioritization decisions centered on achievable SGOs to drive growth. 🏢 Organized their structures for the effective execution of SGOs, paving the way for lasting success. Hats off to Cohort 6 for their dedication and insights! A heartfelt thank you to our Growth Catalyst team for their unwavering support: Peter Fenwick, ICD.D, Dr. Simon Raby, Ph.D., Pablo Garcia, Jack Barnett-Ritcey, Emily Robitaille, Kassidy Gerhardi, and Caitlin McCarthy. We’re excited to see how this remarkable cohort puts their new skills into action! 💥 #GrowthCatalyst #StrategicGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #Capability #EdmontonExcellence

🚀 Cohort 7 Milestone: Cultivating Growth with the Compass + Coach Modules! 🧭 We’re thrilled to share that Cohort 7, our largest cohort to date, has just wrapped up the Compass + Coach modules of the Growth Catalyst program! A huge thank you to the incredible facilitators from Incito Executive & Leadership Development – Shawn Gibson P.Eng, PCC , Jenn Lofgren CPHR, MCC, ICD.D, and Erika Mohle, Executive Coach and Psychologist – for guiding this pivotal stage of Cohort 7's growth journey. Here’s what Cohort 7 has accomplished: 🌱 Refined their purpose and confidently shared it, fostering even stronger collaboration. 🎯 Reimagined their growth goals, daring to push the boundaries and envision an even bigger, bolder future. 🕵️ Reflected on their leadership styles, identifying opportunities for personal and professional growth. 🏆 Assessed their team dynamics, setting the stage for elevated performance and impact. A big shoutout to Cohort 7 for their dedication and energy, and a heartfelt thank you to our Growth Catalyst team for making this journey possible: Peter Fenwick, ICD.D, Dr. Simon Raby, Ph.D., Pablo Garcia, Jack Barnett-Ritcey, Emily Robitaille Kassidy Gerhardi, and Caitlin McCarthy. We’re excited to see where this powerhouse cohort goes next! 💥 #GrowthCatalyst #LeadershipExcellence #Teamwork #ScalingUp #PurposeDriven

🚀 Exciting times ahead! We're thrilled to introduce the 21 ambitious companies joining Cohort 7 of the Growth Catalyst program. Over the next seven months, these innovative businesses will dive into strategic growth planning, collaborating with industry experts to unlock their full potential. With a combined annual revenue of $117.4 million and an average age of nearly 19 years, this cohort is set to make waves! 🌊 Join us in welcoming them as they embark on this transformative journey toward success! 🙌✨ Alberta Home Services | Amplify Advisors | Brightsquid Secure Communications Corp. | COLLECTIVE culture + communication | Crave Cookies and Cupcakes | Earthmaster Environmental Strategies Inc. | Elevation Supplies | ENFOCOM Cyber | Holland Licensed Interior Design Inc. | Measurement Sciences Inc | Nor-Alta Environmental Services Ltd | RigER | Risio Institute for Digital Dental Education | Sierra Dental (Calgary & Airdrie) | StumpCraft | Virtuous Circle Counselling | VizworX Inc. | VL Energy Ltd. | WCD | Wosler

At Growth Catalyst, we know it takes a village to support our companies and help them thrive. We're proud to bring together an incredible network of experts, alumni, and advisors to launch Cohort 7 🚀 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who could join us for SPARK! 🎓 Alumni Panelists Judith Virag, Kerry Tham & Rose Chase 📚 Advisors and Faculty Chantel Elliott, Sarah Morrill, Robert Vanderwees, Shawn Gibson, Luke Krueger, Richard C. Gorecki, & Steve Krushelniski 🤝 Friends from the ecosystem Dennis Agbegha, Michael J., Samir (Sam) Musayev, & Ian Macdonald 💼 And to our dedicated Growth Catalyst Team Peter Fenwick, Dr. Simon Raby, Ph.D., James Levy, Pablo Garcia, Brittney Roy, Jack Barnett-Ritcey, Caitlin McCarthy, Kassidy Gerhardi, & Emily Robitaille Together, we continue to shape a bright future for the incredible companies in Cohort 7. Thank you all for your unwavering support! #GrowthCatalyst #GCC7

Welcome to RigER as they embark on their Growth Catalyst journey—let’s get started! 💥

Excited to welcome Virtuous Circle Counselling to Cohort 7 of Growth Catalyst! We’re proud to have such an impactful organization joining us on this transformative journey ✨

Last week, we officially kicked off Cohort 7 in Calgary! 🌟 This incredible group brings together 21 established businesses and 79 dynamic leaders, making it our largest cohort yet. Here's a snapshot of Cohort 7 💰 Over $120 million in total combined annual revenue 📅 19.25 years average company age 👥 27 employees average team size We’re also excited to share that 49.5% of participants identify as female, continuing our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in leadership. Stay tuned as we introduce the outstanding companies in this cohort! A huge thank you to our amazing funding partners—TD, Alberta Innovates, Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies, and Cathy & Bruce Williams—for your unwavering support. We couldn't do this without you! #GrowthCatalyst #GCC7 Derek Armstrong Joya Sauder Michele Evans Lindsay Spadavecchia Michael Kerr Kathryn Gislason Melanie Campbell Diane Gray Michael Mahon Dennis Agbegha, BSc, MSc. Evangel Oputa Sierra Dental (Calgary & Airdrie) Measurement Sciences Inc Amplify Advisors Wosler Alberta Home Services Brightsquid Secure Communications Corp. Holland Licensed Interior Design Inc. Nor-Alta Environmental Services Ltd Crave Cookies and Cupcakes Virtuous Circle Counselling Risio Institute for Digital Dental Education RigER Elevation Supplies VizworX Inc. Earthmaster Environmental Strategies Inc. StumpCraft ENFOCOM Cyber VL Energy Ltd. WCD

Thank you, Better Business Bureau Serving Alberta and East Kootenay, for sharing! We’re excited to have one BBB member already registered for Growth Catalyst Cohort 7, starting on September 5th, and we’d love to see even more BBB members join the program. Since our launch in 2022, we’ve supported over 275 business leaders across 74 companies. For BBB members, Growth Catalyst offers a unique opportunity to drive business growth and elevate team performance. Looking forward to seeing more of your members take advantage of this incredible opportunity! Evangel Oputa Mary O'Sullivan-Andersen Brittney Roy

🌟 Is Your Leadership Team Ready for the Future? 🌟 At Growth Catalyst, we help established companies scale. Our program offers the strategies and leadership development to refine your growth plans and unify your team. What We Offer 💪 Strengthen Core Operations 🌱 Diversify Your Business Model 🏆 Unify Your Team For businesses looking for succession planning, it’s about ensuring your leadership team is ready to drive the company forward and secure its future 🔐 A Real Success Story "Our only regret is not joining this program sooner. It’s helped us broaden our vision and align our strategy." — Omar Hamdon, President, Hamdon Energy Solutions Our next cohort begins September 5th, 2024. Curious about how Growth Catalyst can support your business? Book a discovery call or apply online https://lnkd.in/ekWx6Zp Let’s prepare your leadership team for a successful future! #GrowthCatalyst #SuccessionPlanning #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth