Stephen McGlenn

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Acting Lands Governance Director at Sqwá First Nation

Deroche, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Stephen McGlenn is a director specializing in Indigenous lands governance, planning, and natural resources. With a Masters in Indigenous Community Planning from UBC, he advises First Nations organizations through his firm, Elíya Consulting, and serves as the Director of Lands and Natural Resources Governance for the Leqá: mel First Nation.

Outside of his professional roles, Stephen is a passionate heavy metal musician. He is the co-producer and lead guitarist for the band Lekwépsem, a project he shares with his wife, Bonnie. He has been interested in music from a very young age and it remains a big part of his life.

His bands name, Lekwépsem, translates to "break your neck! " in the language of the Leqá: mel First Nation, his wifes home community.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Governance
Serves as a Director for Leq'á: mel First Nation and runs Elíya Consulting to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations on governance and planning.
Heavy Metal Music
A lifelong passion, he is the co-producer and lead guitarist in a heavy metal band named Lekwépsem alongside his wife.
First Nation Rights
His work focuses on inherent rights, Aboriginal Title, and land use planning for First Nation communities, including a fellowship in the field.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2024
Acting Lands Governance Director at Sqwá First Nation
9-2023
Co-producer and lead guitars at Lekwépsem
5-2022
Advisor - Indigenous Planning and Governance at Elíya Consulting
2-2021
Sessional Instructor at Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics
9-2024 - 3-2025
Inherent Rights Fellow at Rebuilding First Nations Governance

Education

2012 - 2014
Master of Arts in Planning from School of Community and Regional Planning, UBC
2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts (Honors and Distinction) from The University of Lethbridge

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Insights For Selling To Stephen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stephen is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stephen

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stephen move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Stephen take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

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