Stephen Shedletzky

Stephen supports leaders to create environments where their people feel inspired to go  to work, feel safe and valued while they are there, and return home at the end of each  day fulfilled by the work they do. In his engaging and dynamic style, Stephen speaks,  leads workshops and coaches leaders and organizations to discover, articulate and live  their Why. We have a crisis of leadership. The vast majority of people all over the world  do not love the work they do. When we do not feel cared for, we are all the more likely  not to care for others.   

By 2025, 75% of the workforce will be millennials - a generation that is grossly  misunderstood and misled. As a millennial, Stephen shares what he has learned and  experienced to help leaders of millennials and millennials themselves come together to  discuss the future of the workforce, challenge assumptions and empathize with one  another.    

As Chief of Staff with Simon Sinek’s team at Start With Why, Stephen not only shares the  message to inspire others, he plays a key internal role leading culture, product  development, and communication initiatives to ensure the Start With Why team brings  the Why to life from the inside out. He also co-hosts and co-produces the Start With Why  Podcast, downloaded in over 180 countries. Stephen graduated from the Richard Ivey  School of Business with an HBA, focusing on leadership, communication and strategy.  He has received leadership and coaching training from the Coaches Training Institute.  Stephen travels all over the world and has worked with clients in industries ranging from  education, aerospace, banking, healthcare, consumer products, hospitality, government  and real estate. Stephen lives in Toronto, Canada with his wife and daughter.