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Season 3 Episode 448
Leadership, Sustainability, and Living a Fantastic Life with Graham Stephens
👤 Guest:
Graham Stephens
Senior executive at Environmental 360 Solutions | Board Chair, Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation | Sustainability Advocate
📝 Episode Summary:
In this insightful conversation, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Graham Stephens, a seasoned professional with over 30 years in the energy industry. Graham discusses his career evolution from forestry to business development and environmental stewardship, shedding light on Canada’s waste management challenges and opportunities. As a passionate advocate for sustainability, Graham also shares his leadership role with the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation and offers personal reflections on fatherhood and how he’s learned to live a truly fantastic life.
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
🌍 Environmental Leadership & Energy Industry Evolution
- Transition from forestry to energy and waste management
- Canada's $37B+ waste industry and future projections
- Innovations like waste-to-energy and biogas conversion
♻️ Sustainability vs. Profitability
- The challenges of recycling plastics
- Government initiatives like Ontario’s zero plastic waste plan
- The importance of ESG goals in modern business development
🧠 Human Connection in the Age of AI
- Why people and relationships matter more than ever
- AI’s role in messaging, but not in replacing emotional intelligence
💼 Leadership Lessons
- The importance of listening as a leadership tool
- Fostering company culture and aligning with core values
- Supporting team members and operational excellence
👨👩👧 Life Beyond Work
- Becoming a father later in life
- Finding joy and purpose in family
- Balancing business with a meaningful personal life
💬 Notable Quotes:
“It’s relationships and the connections to people that can’t be replaced with AI.” – Graham Stephens
“I’m a connector of people and a creator of conversations.” – Graham Stephens
“We must try, fail, and try again if we want innovation to solve our energy problems.” – Graham Stephens
“You don’t live to work. You work to live.” – Dr. Allen Lycka
🧑⚕️ About the Host:
Dr. Allen Lycka is a transformational speaker, author, and survivor who hosts How to Live a Fantastic Life. His mission is to inspire others to overcome adversity and unlock their true potential.
🔗 Connect with Graham Stephens:
🏢 Environmental 360 Solutions (E360S)
🎓 Alumnus of the University of Alberta and University of Saskatchewan
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BIO:
Graham Stephens is an experienced professional with over 30 years in the energy industry, holding increasingly senior roles and currently serving at Environmental 360 Solutions. Based in Edmonton, he is an alumnus of the University of Saskatchewan and maintains a robust network with over 500 LinkedIn connections. His expertise spans business development and environmental solutions within the energy sector.
Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-stephens-a9910436/
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago