James Playford

MACKAY CEO FORUMS CHAIR
Kelowna, BC

A bit about James

Operational Effectiveness
Culture
Leadership Development

Contact James

james@playfordperformance.com

Meet James Playford

Forum Chair
Kelowna, BC

Over a 15-year career in progressively senior leadership roles, James has facilitated financial, cultural, process, and procedural improvements in organizations. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team of a publicly traded entertainment company, James was responsible for national operations, scaling multi brand and multi-unit facilities, launching a new national brand and guiding strategic and contingency planning. He led operations employing over 2,000 people and delivered outstanding growth and performance by inspiring and empowering leaders to generate and sustain exceptional outcomes.

James coaches C-Suite and emerging executives across several industries, as well as supporting the Playford Performance Group’s annual pro bono executive coaching in the not-for-profit sector. Since joining PPG in 2020, he completed the Graduate Program in Executive Coaching at Royal Roads University and achieved designation as an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.

James loves sports and the outdoors, hiking with his dog Matto, salmon fishing with friends and family, tending to his garden, and sharing the rewards.

James 's Group Overview

James is an experienced senior leader and executive coach specializing in change management, operational effectiveness, culture, and leadership development.

Group Member Overview

James leads and mentors several Forum Groups of executives and CEOs to help them resolve their biggest challenges.

Healthcare Services

Manufacturing & Industrial

Technology

Finance

Meeting Locations

Each of James’s forum groups meet 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location which are hosted in Kelowna.

Special Advisors

MacKay Chairs engage a committee of Special Advisors in their professional and group development, expanding the network and support available to our members and Chairs. These seasoned experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, elevating the quality of our Forums. By collaborating closely with Forum Chairs, they enhance the peer support system, tapping into a deeper pool of connections and expertise to foster even greater leadership development and business success.

Joy Playfair

Playford Performance Inc.

Joy is an innovative leader with a passion for people, building community, developing organizational bench-strength and delivering results.

WHAT CAN PEER LEARNING DO FOR YOU?

Vision

The collective group will be able to provide valuable insights as to future outcomes.

SHARED EXPERIENCE

A valuable platform for creating a collective narrative that strengthens connections and promotes a sense of community.

SUPPORT

Members find a supportive community that offers insights, understanding and creates a valuable network for navigating challenges and fostering personal growth.

THE 7 SKILLS OF EXPONENTIAL LEADERS

Leadership is about inspiring people to take positive action. Exponential Leadership requires the following 7 critical skills to thrive in an exponential world. Which description best describes your leadership right now?

TAKE THE ASSESSMENT

PEER LEARNING IS A GAME CHANGER

Peer Learning is a collaborative platform for high-level executives and business leaders to engage in knowledge sharing and mutual support. It provides a unique opportunity for CEOs and top-level professionals to come together in a confidential and trusted environment to discuss challenges, exchange ideas, and gain insights from their peers.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

MacKay CEO Forums are designed for CEOs, presidents, business owners, and senior executives of large enterprises who are dedicated to personal and professional growth. These peer group forums offer a supportive and collaborative environment where leaders from various industries can come together to share experiences, tackle challenges, and enhance their leadership skills. It’s a platform for those who are committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving sustainable success in their organizations.

We provide you instant access to a confidential, best-fit peer group, the best business practices, and the best connections.

FIND THE MACKAY MEMBERSHIP THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

CEO Peer Group Membership

Executive Peer Group Membership

Large Enterprise Membership

Community Membership

POPULATING THE WORLD WITH INSPIRING LEADERS

MacKay CEO Peer Groups are completely confidential forums, dedicated to supporting the growth and development of 7-9 figure CEOs looking to break through to the next level. Through a carefully curated network, MacKay brings together CEOs from non-competing industries in similar stages and connects them into an environment of trust and collaboration where members can share their challenges, experiences, and insights completely judgement-free. It allows our members to get actionable insights they couldn’t get anywhere else.

SAVE TIME AND MAKE BETTER DECISIONS

Save time and accomplish objectives faster by gaining wisdom from the wins and lessons learned of trusted, accomplished peers.

GROW YOUR HIGH- VALUE NETWORK

Expand your network with diverse, successful business leaders, and gain valuable knowledge of cross-industry best practices.

GAIN PRACTICAL INSIGHTS

Unlike other peer groups, you can put a business issue on the table at every meeting and get access to real shared experiences of successful peers.

RAISE YOUR GAME

Your peers provide valuable insights and hold you accountable to your highest personal and professional potential.

APPLY TO BECOME A MEMBER

Become a Member of MacKay CEO Forums

MacKay CEO Forums’ effective peer learning has helped over 40,000 CEOs, Executives, and Business Owners become better leaders. We welcome you to join our community of Game Changers.

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