John S. Anderson

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Leadership Coach at Growing Edge Coaching (Canada)

Canada

Overview

John S. Anderson is an Associate Certified Coach who helps senior leaders in public systems and non-profits lead with clarity and authenticity. Drawing on his experience as an Assistant Director in the BC Public Service and a university instructor, he specializes in coaching through complexity. People who have worked with him describe him as a creative, detail-oriented, and natural leader.

Outside of his coaching practice, John is an amateur chef and a devoted owner of rescued Greyhounds. He is passionate about collecting interesting life stories and anecdotes, hoping to share them at dinner parties for years to come. He also has a background in the arts, having previously worked with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

His life goal is to collect a series of dinner party anecdotes to tell when hes 83 that will make people smile.

Personality Overview

Generally Skeptic

Objective Thinker

Features Driven

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.  They are very proud of what they do. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

Ethical Leadership
His coaching focuses on helping leaders navigate high-stakes decisions and workplace politics while maintaining their integrity and values.
Public Sector Challenges
He coaches leaders in public systems and non-profits, drawing from his extensive prior career within the BC Public Service.
Workplace Politics
His recent posts reframe office politics not as manipulation, but as the art of understanding relationships, timing, and trust to achieve shared goals.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2023
Leadership Coach at Growing Edge Coaching (Canada)
5-2021
Assistant Director, King's Printer at BC Public Service
11-2024 - 5-2025
Acting Director, Cultural Services and Strategic Priorities at BC Public Service
1-2017 - 5-2021
Manager of Operations, OSBC, Ministry of Education at BC Public Service
9-2000 - 12-2016
Instructor at University of Lethbridge

Education

4-2023 - 12-2023
Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University
1996 - 1999
M.A. from University of Calgary

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Exp : 24 Location : Canada Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Leadership Coach at Growing Edge Coaching (Canada)
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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John S. is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John S.

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John S. move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can John S. take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And John S.

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