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Wesley Paterson, CMC® — Paterson Consulting Inc.

Award-winning Management Consultant • Keynote Speaker • Trusted Advisor • Author

2026 ASTech Award Winner — Best in Sector: Energy Innovation

Paterson Consulting Inc. won the 2026 ASTech Award, Best in Sector – Energy Innovation, for Repurposing Orphan Oil Wells into Community Solar Energy Facilities. The project was a double finalist (Energy Innovation and Regional Innovation) at the 37th ASTech Awards, held September 18, 2026 at Mount Royal University in Calgary.

NEW RELEASE — The Hero’s Rope: 365 Days of Fire

The Hero’s Rope: 365 Days of Fire – A Daily Leadership Revolution by Wesley Paterson, CMC® was released November 3, 2026 as the daily companion to the #1 Amazon Best Seller The Hero’s Rope. It offers 365 entries, each with a reflection, a quote and a practical daily action (“THE ROPE”) to help leaders stop rescuing and build teams that carry their own weight.

THE HERO’S ROPE — #1 Amazon Best Seller, now in 8 languages & audiobook

“Stop carrying people across the river and start teaching them to cross themselves.”

Released April 17, 2026 (Platypus Publishing), The Hero’s Rope reached #1 Amazon Best Seller in Organizational Change within 48 hours. It exposes the hidden trap of heroic leadership and delivers a practical framework to end burnout and rescue culture. Kindle editions launched September 14, 2026 in seven additional languages — French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch and Japanese — and the unabridged audiobook (9 hrs 11 min) is now available.

Process Genesis™ — Business Process & Implementation Foundational Skills

A hands-on, 12-hour program (three 4-hour live sessions, in person across Alberta or live online) where teams map and fix a real workflow. Participants leave with quantified avoidable cost, quick wins, a high-ROI process redesign with AI and automation fit, and an implementation plan (SOPs, business case and baseline metrics). Built for construction, oil & gas, finance & accounting, healthcare (private and non-profit), municipalities, manufacturing, retail and small & medium-sized businesses.

Fee: $1,499 CAD per participant. Eligible Alberta employers may be reimbursed up to 75% under the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG), subject to eligibility and approval — employers must apply before training starts. Municipal and public-sector teams can book directly.

Process Genesis™ is a trademark of Ionic Innovate.

CMC-Canada MAS Program — Funded Advisory for Innovative SMEs

The Management Advisory Service (MAS) program is administered by CMC-Canada and funded by the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). Eligible innovative small and medium-sized enterprises receive a typical 40-hour advisory project over 1–3 months; consulting fees are covered and the client pays a modest administrative fee. Clients can request Wesley Paterson, CMC by name on the referral form.

Engagement areas include strategy & business planning; market, sales & marketing; leadership, people & governance; and technology, AI, sustainability & IP commercialization.

Book Wesley Paterson — Keynote Speaker, Calgary, Alberta

Wesley Paterson is represented by Speakers Canada and Speakers Associates, and can also be booked through eSpeakers. Popular keynotes include:

Grab the Rope: How to Lead Without Rescuing and Build Organizations That Thrive
Leading Change That Lasts: Building Anti-Fragile Organizations
The People Side of Energy Transition & Adaptation: Workforce, Skills, and Leadership
Manufacturing Leadership: Building High Performing Teams on the Shop Floor

Thought Leadership & Recognition

Wesley Paterson is a contributing author to “The Next Generation of Management Consulting: High-Value Strategic Opportunities in the Digital Intelligence Era” in the ICMCI 2026 white paper Navigating the Storm.

Read the chapter — The Next Generation of Management Consulting (PDF)
Full ICMCI white paper — Navigating the Storm 2026
2026 ASTech Award — Best in Sector: Energy Innovation
2025 CMC-Canada Consulting Project of the Year — Silver
2025 Management Consultancy Firm of the Year, Canada — Wealth & Finance International
2024 Constantinus National Champion of Canada (Top 6 internationally)
2024 ICMCA Emerging Professional of the Year — CMC Alberta
2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

About Wesley Paterson | Media & press | Awards

The Paterson Advantage™ — Healthy individuals are more effective, productive and have great energy. Wealthy organizations maximize profits by capitalizing on ongoing growth & market opportunities. Wise individuals and organizations choose Paterson Consulting™ Inc. for the expertise that comes from working with an effective advisor they trust.

Wesley Paterson, CMC®, is known for his expertise as both a ‘practical’ & ‘insightful’ award-winning consultant, coach, keynote speaker, and trusted advisor. He creates dramatic improvement in performance and productivity for the clients he serves. His results-based focus and pragmatic nature help organizations increase sales & profits, maximize ROI, and establish clear pathways that optimize high performance and strategic execution at every level.

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Wes works with companies & organizations ranging from Fortune 500 & Global 500 companies, to SMEs & NGOs, to government at the municipal, provincial, and national level. His methodologies produce practical, tangible results — moving clients from where they are to where they want to be and beyond. Wes is trained in ISO 20700 through CMC-Global, and Paterson Consulting Inc. is the National Champion of Canada for 2024 — CMC Canada. Paterson Consulting is also the Silver Award recipient for the CMC Canada Project of the Year 2025 — Transforming Brownfields into Brightfields.

Whether working with individuals, teams, or entire organizations, Wes focuses on maximizing results and ongoing ‘wins’. Management consulting, organizational wellness, executive coaching, leadership development, performance consultation, and improving communication effectiveness are areas where Wes truly stands and delivers.

Wes speaks to a variety of audiences on personal empowerment, performance enhancement, and how to achieve greatness through optimal results. His keynotes empower, inform, educate, captivate, and move audiences — delivering content that is powerful, provocative, and passionate.

Wesley Paterson is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, the Global Speakers Federation, a profiled Inspiring Speaker, Corporate Speaker, Business Bureau Speaker, MPI Speaker, and Senior Industry Planners Network Speaker.

Wes is based in Medicine Hat, Alberta and serves clients across Calgary, Southeastern Alberta, Canada and internationally. Wes resides in Medicine Hat, AB — a medium-sized Canadian city and home to the world’s tallest teepee. He and his wife have five children between them. Proficient in several martial arts, his adventures have included bungee jumping, sky diving, and a Great White Shark Diving Expedition from a small fishing vessel near Guadalupe Island, 250 km off the coast of Baja, Mexico.

Additional Info

Services Include: Management Consulting & Business Coaching, Professional Skill Development, Corporate Training, Organizational Learning & Development, Performance Improvement, Organizational Wellness, Trusted Advice & Expertise, Organizational Culture, Organizational Development, Strategic Visioning & Planning, Change Management, and Keynote Speaking.

Book Wes for your Next Keynote

Paterson Consulting Inc. is the 2024 International Constantinus Award Nominee, National Champion of Canada. Wes Paterson is also the ICMCA Emerging Professional of the Year - 2024 for CMC Alberta & recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

Do you realize that within the next decade we will witness the greatest transfer of wealth in our lifetime. Are you prepared to capitalize on it? Wes Paterson is a Certified Management Consultant & Trusted Advisor that has Strategically helped both Individuals & Organizations grow their wealth (often at a significantly higher rate than previously experienced before). If you are interested in scheduling a call with Wes or setting up a Financial Wellness Workshop for your family, team, or staff, contact Wes at wes@patersonconsulting.ca

Are you an Innovative SME? If so you may qualify for The Management Advisory Service (MAS) program. The MAS program allows eligible small and medium size technology enterprises to access up to 40 hours of business management advice from Wes Paterson, Certified Management Consultant (CMC) pending you meet the program criteria. The program is administered by CMC-Canada and funded by the National Research Council - Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). For more details on this and other programs contact Paterson Consulting Inc. - info@patersonconsulting.ca

Have you considered taking your company public? It is often a great way to scale & grow your company exponentially faster than remaining private. It might also be an effective strategy to consider if you are planning on exiting your company within the next 5-10 years. Message Wes Paterson to set up a call to discuss this potential opportunity - wes@patersonconsulting.ca

We are trained and able to provide businesses with Management Consulting that follows the approved ISO 20700 checklists for those organizations looking to have their project engagements meet or exceed this standard. Here is a link to the Canadian approved Management Consultants trained on this standard - List of Canadian Trained Consultants in ISO-20700

Looking for customized Corporate Training?

Alberta based companies can qualify for partial tuition reimbursement for Productivity Training under the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant.

Paterson Consulting Inc. is a North American & International - Professional Training & Development Provider specializing in areas such as:

Leadership Development / Organizational Development
Performance Management
Management Skills for Supervisors & Skills for Frontline Leaders
Project Management Fundamentals
Agile: Intro & Fundamentals
Effective Communication
LEAN & TOC / Theory of Constraints (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen)
Enhancing Your Organizational Culture™
Total Quality Management & Process Improvement
Organizational Wellness & Team Development
Corporate Training & Professional Development
Customized Workforce Training & Skill Development - Enterprise Level

As a PMTA Certified Training Provider, Paterson Consulting Inc. can provide a number of training options for Project & Business Management Professionals working in the Construction, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and Energy Services Industries looking at fulfilling their ongoing professional development requirements. Those in the Construction Industry looking at working towards obtaining their Gold Seal Designation can also utilize accredited Paterson Consulting Inc. to gain credit towards their designation. Visit - CCA Gold Seal Accreditation Training - Paterson Consulting Inc.and type Paterson Consulting in the search bar for more details.

Paterson Consulting MindEDGE has a wide array of online training and professional development options providing credits, badges, and credentials through partnering credit granting authorities & institutions such as: PMI, IACET, HRCI, CFRE, SHRM, CompTIA, IAEM, ACE Credit, OMCP, NASBITE, and ISSA

Paterson Consulting MindEDGE Online Course Learning Categories (available 24/7) include:

Agile, Business Analysis, Business Math, Career Building, Communication, Computer Applications, Creativity & Innovation, Cybersecurity & CISSP, Data Analytics, Emergency Management, Emerging Technologies, Entrepreneurship, Finance, GED Exam Prep, HR Management, International Trade, Leadership, LEED Green Building, Management, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Online Learning, Operations, Project Management, Remote Work, Six Sigma & Lean, Small Business Management, Sustainable Management, Web Design, & Women in Business

For more information and to register yourself and your staff visit - Paterson Consulting MindEDGE Online Certificates & Courses

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