Stephen Clarke

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Chief Executive Officer at Purpose Driven Transformation

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Stephen Clarke is the Founder and CEO of RTG Group, a for-profit social enterprise. A former professional hockey player and advertising executive, he now focuses on blending purpose and profit to tackle societal issues. Described as wise, dynamic, and driven, he studied Language at Stockholm University.

Stephens journey was shaped by his athletic career, which taught him discipline and resilience. He is passionate about making a tangible impact, a calling inspired by his late mothers advice to solve homelessness. He frames his life as a series of chapters, from athlete to employee to entrepreneur, each shaping the next.

As a child, he built and sold bicycles made from salvaged parts from the local dump.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Early Adopter

Objective Evaluator

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Social Enterprise
He founded RTG Group and Purpose Driven Transformation as for-profit social enterprises, believing in a 'Receiving Through Giving' model to create sustainable, measurable impact.
Ending Homelessness
A core mission for his work, inspired by his mother. His companies develop programs centered around feeding the hungry and have been involved in building shelters.
Purpose and Profit
A central theme in his interviews and business models is the belief that purpose and profit must be brought together for sustainable, long-term success and impact.

Media Appearances

Stephen has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Purpose Driven Transformation
11-2015
Founder & CEO at RTG Group Inc.
1-2010 - 10-2014
President & CEO at Balanced Lifestyles Inc.
1-2009 - 1-2010
Creative Business Strategist at 4AM AGENCY
2007 - 2009
EVP Sales & Marketing at Catalyst Financial

Education

1976 - 1980
Language from Stockholm University
Education details unavailable from Malvern Collegiate

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Exp : 36 Location : Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Purpose Driven Transformation

Interested in

Sports

Professional hockey

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Insights For Selling To Stephen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stephen is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stephen

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stephen move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Stephen take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Stephen

Personality Compatibility


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