Who You Are Matters: It's Not Just About the Methodology
Shannon Leppky M.Ed
President & Founder
Red Chair Coaching & Leadership Academy
About the Presentation
While having a good grasp of methodology and tools is critical to your success as a project manager, there is one thing that determines how well you use them. who you are. Our values, our presence, our energy, our courage to know ourselves and understand those we work with. These things differentiate a good project manager from a great one.
Join Shannon and explore the five-point CHAIR framework and how you can use it to be the best you can be. Because. . . who you are matters.
Key Takeaways:
- Character Over Competence: While technical skills are essential, your internal values and self-awareness are the primary drivers that determine how effectively those tools are used.
- The Power of Presence: Great project management requires high emotional intelligence and authentic leadership, proving that your energy and “courage to know yourself” are as vital as technical budgeting.
- The CHAIR Framework: The five-point CHAIR framework serves as a practical guide to bridge the gap between technical ability and personal character to reach your full potential.
About Shannon Leppky M.Ed
Shannon Leppky is an executive leadership coach and team facilitator with over 20 years of diverse experience in education and business. Her corporate leadership journey culminated in the C-Suite of Crown Corporation in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she served as the Chief Human Resource Officer and Vice President of Product, and was identified for CEO succession. She led people strategies that enabled the successful adoption of many multi-million-dollar business transformation programs.
Shannon holds a Master of Education in Adult Education from the University of Manitoba, and an Executive Certificate in Management from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. She is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), with a certification in Equine Facilitated Learning and Coaching (EFLC) through the Academy for Coaching with Horses in Colorado. She is also certified in Core Strengths and EQi 2.0 assessments. Her book, Who You Are Matters – A Woman’s Guide to Making Brave Decisions, will be released in 2026.
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