Inspiration by Design

Welcome to the first step on the journey to a better, more effective, growth oriented organization!
We help organizations with leadership, relationships, profits and growth.

About

Inspiration By Design

My name is Steve Whiteside PhD and I founded Inspiration by Design. We specialize in working with organizations, entrepreneurs, managers, and executives to maximize their potential and success. Whether you’re organization is large or small we can help set a path focused on strategic growth, performance and systems to meet the full potential of your company.

Whether you are a new or experienced, CEO, COO, Entrepreneur or Executive who needs some direction or a President or VP of a large firm who needs to get around some roadblocks, we can help you find the answers you need. 

Client focus

Finding out the needs of my clients, and what they want to accomplish

Digging Deep

Take a deep dive into what you are looking for and need

Proactive, not reactive

Finding the systems to strengthen your practices, relationships and profits

Accomplishments

Accomplish goals in a way that is true to you and your business

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Our Services

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Inspiration By Design’s  Blog

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Why should you use a facilitator

The other day, I was asked by a franchisee in a large franchise organization: “What are the benefits of having a facilitator at a Franchisee meeting?” First, I started to think that the answer was obvious, then I decided to quiet my brain, and I came to understand...

May 17, 2022
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Make the hard choices now, they only get harder!

From canceling a contract to dealing with a team member who is not pulling their weight, it is always better to deal with these situations sooner than later. It makes good sense, but why don’t we do it? It is human nature to put off things that don’t feel good,...

May 17, 2022
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Feedback is only good if you use it!

In the past we have all received surveys asking our opinion about a product, a stay in a hotel, or some such thing. The information collected in these types of surveys is useful as long as the information is actually used. In my experience there are two factors...

May 17, 2022
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It’s all in the body

I was negotiating with a business associate the other day and he was giving me mixed signals that made me very uncomfortable to say the least. On one hand he was telling me that every thing I was asking for in this particular transaction would not be a problem, but...

May 15, 2022
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Asking the question, finds the answer

In my last posting I talked about communication—but the listening side more then the talking side of communication. Next, I want to talk about the next part of my definition of sales: Need. This is an important part of the sales process. A customer must not...

May 15, 2022

What our

Happy Clients Say

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“He is knowledgeable, friendly, and very easy to work with”
Steve was instrumental in helping our franchise business get on track. We are are the #1 leader in Western Canada in our area. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and very easy to work with. His consulting and coaching abilities and follow-through were great. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again

Gloria S.
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“Steve’s passion and pursuit of helping his clients are second to none”
Steve’s passion and pursuit of helping his clients are second to none. I have worked with Steve for a number of years, and it has been an enjoyable exp”Steve’s passion and pursuit of helping his clients are second to none”
Steve’s passion and pursuit of helping his clients are second to none. I have worked with Steve for a number of years, and it has been an enjoyable experience.erience.

Ranbir P
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“He approach his work with passion and professionalism”
Dr Steve is a proven leader in organizational and human development. He has a keen ability to ask just the right questions to really understand the root of an issue. Not only does he approach his work with passion and professionalism, but he also makes his learning environment fun and engaging

Alex R.
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“Steve was the “icing on our event cake””
Steve arrived bright and early and prepped for our event – The Canadian National Competition of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards GSEA. As a last minute addition Steve moved his ight schedule and was very accommodating to our event requirements – a true pro. Steve held a captivating and inspiring talk that built up the room to a bubbling simmer of nervous energy. Everyone was giddy with anticipation to attempt his “glass walking” exercise. I was looking for a WOW speaker to mix up my event from the same old speakers and Steve blew the mark out of the water. I couldn’t even imagine what his re walk must be like

Calvin J
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“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t – you’re right.

One of the key messages was,
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t – you’re right.” Steve
was very personable and kept everyone engaged with his presentation and stories. The team enjoyed his presentation but the pinnacle denitely was the glass walking. It was very emotional for many but without doubt one of the greatest and most unique experiences, most have ever participated in. As a parent and leader, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing individuals grow both personally and professionally. I look forward to working with Inspiration By Design and Steve again in the future and highly recommend him!

Andre E. President.
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“Steve is a Dynamic Coach”
Steve is a dynamic coach who is dedicated and passionate. He guided me through a 360 Leadership Assessment where I learned invaluable information presented dierently than how I’d seen this type of feedback before. Steve uses Emotional Intelligence as the base of the 360 assessment, and this helped me to understand more about the leadership role I play in my organization. As a result, I have a much greater level of self-awareness for which I am quite grateful. Steve’s ability to collect, analyze and synthesize information proved vital when it came time to draw conclusions to help me to be better at my job. What I found to be most valuable were his abilities to connect, understand and be an attentive, active listener. He thrives on helping others, so his authenticity with regard to coaching is a huge, authentic gift

Jeff S
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Composition leadership skills and many years of business experience to our organization to help us grow exponentially. Steve has a way of seeing things from a dierent perspective and then helping others to see things from a new and helpful perspective. Steve forms relationships like a true expert and manages his professional life in a way that we could all learn from

Wendy T
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“Steve is a GREAT leader!
Dr. Steve Whiteside is a great leader who brought life to our Board of Directors” Steve brought his “Steve is a GREAT consultant and coach all rolled into one! Steve is a great coach for those who want to cut to the chase and meet your goals head on. He has a knack for seeing right to the heart of an issue and then allowing you to figure out how to address it.

Stefanie K.
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“I Knew Steve would help guide me!”
After our rst call, I knew that Steve would help to guide me in my path. Mr. Whiteside gave relevant “homework” to have me really look at what was driving me and what made me really happy at my core. Through him, I re-framed what I was looking for. I changed my sales pitch of what I was looking for and adjusted my grandiose plans for something that was more concrete and attainable

Cory M.P, CA.
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“Steve is a GREAT consultant and coach all rolled into one!
Steve is a great coach for those who want to cut to the chase and meet your goals head on. He has a knack for seeing right to the heart of an issue and then allowing you to figure out how to address it

Stefanie K

Our Achievements

What If You had a person who you could trust and work with to accomplish your goals?

CUSTOMERS COACHED, CONSULTED, OR AT SEMINARS AND SPEECHES

COMPANIES WHO REACHED GOALS

COACHING AND CONSULTING SESSIONS

FIREWALKS, GLASSWALKS, AND OTHER

How can I help you?

Contact me today!

I would Love to hear it from you.