Gary Mottershead
Gary is always looking toward the future.
By asking questions about what’s most important, Gary helps create a motivating picture of the future and a plan for moving forward.
With over 25 years’ experience working with recycled rubber and industrial products, Gary is leading his industry to new ways of doing business. But even though his background is in manufacturing and chemical engineering, he knows his real purpose in life is much bigger: helping people and organizations grow. “My goal is always to help others achieve more than they thought possible for themselves," he says. "We need to continue to grow ourselves and others each and every year.”
As a coach for The Strategic Coach Program, Gary gets great satisfaction from seeing other entrepreneurs grow and improve. “To help somebody out for their sake,” he says, “has been awesome for me. And I learn a lot from them, too, so it’s a two-way street.” He’s able to bring all his business experience to his coaching and feels this makes the environment real and down-to-earth. But his focus is still an unbeatably positive one. “I’ve always been about the future,” says Gary. “When I coach, we draw from the past, recognizing today’s situation, but we always move forward to the future.”
Gary resides in Waterloo, Ontario.
Entrepreneurship
GCP Industrial Products — Founder & President
Nimble Future — Founder
Sparke Inc. — Founder, Chief SparkePlug
Published Resources & Thought Leadership
Podcast: Clarity Generates Confidence
Podcast: Nimble Future Podcast
Book: Guanxi: The China You Never Read About
Book: Nimble Future
Upcoming Workshop
Fun Facts
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First Job
Delivering papers during the summer at the cottage by boat -
Favorite Free Day™ Activity
Spending time with the family -
Favorite Sport
Snow skiing followed by golf -
Favorite Movie
"The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" -
Favorite Travel Destination
China is most visited, but Australia is favorite -
Favorite Hobby
Listening to music
What Members Have To Say About Gary
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“What I love most about Gary is that he walks the walk. With tons of real-life experience from his own business, he brings practical knowledge to his workshops. It’s not just theory—it’s teaching based on what he’s actually done.”- Wayne Einhorn, President, ICC Real Estate Broker Coaching Inc.
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“Gary has helped me learn to adapt the tools at Coach to fit my work. He’s given me the confidence to modify them in various ways, making them more effective and better suited to my specific needs.”- Richard Hammond, Founder, Cornerstone Architecture
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“Gary is organized and relates theory to real-world situations, presenting in a way that helps us digest the material. His knowledge and inclusive approach help me learn, improve, and progress toward my goals. He’s thoughtful and cares about each participant’s growth.”- Robert Maxwell, CEO, TGT Solutions Inc.
