Executive coach and leadership expert with 26 years of international experience, passionate about helping CEOs and their teams reach their full potential.
Colin brings 26 years of international leadership experience to his executive coaching practice, including seven transformative years as Chief Operating Officer for Demonware, the online studio for Activision, a global video game publisher.
His extensive international experience spans Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, giving him unique insights into diverse business cultures and leadership approaches. This global perspective, combined with his operational expertise, enables him to help executives navigate complex challenges across different markets and organizational contexts.
Today, Colin supports leaders and companies across many industries including technology, civil engineering, power transmission & distribution, commercial real estate, animated film production, financial services, and more. His role as chair of two CEO forums exposes him to a wide variety of industries and leadership challenges.
Colin is passionate about helping CEOs, executives, and their teams reach their full potential. He lives this passion through multiple channels:
Leading two CEO forums, facilitating peer learning and strategic discussions
One-on-one coaching for CEOs and senior executives
Guiding executive teams through strategic planning and execution
Delivering workshops and speaking on leadership topics
International leadership experience
Demonware (Activision's online studio)
Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland
Technology, engineering, real estate, finance, and more
MBA
Open University, UK
Certified Executive Coach
ICF (International Coaching Federation), CTI
Assessment Certified
LPI 360 & CliftonStrengths
Hall of Fame Inductee
Million Dollar Consulting (October 2022)
Colin lives in North Vancouver with his wife, three rambunctious boys, and two dogs. When not coaching executives, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family.
"Colin is not a commodity. We see him as a strategic advantage for McElhanney."
"Colin brought a fresh approach to our strategic offsite and had our executive team thinking differently. We left with a clear focus and the inspiration to execute."
Our mission is to help high-growth CEOs unlock their full leadership potential through data-driven insights, proven frameworks, and personalized coaching support.
Grounded in research and proven leadership frameworks with measurable outcomes
Tailored coaching and development plans based on individual strengths and challenges
Focused on practical applications that drive real business results and leadership growth
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