--- title: Execution Insights | Western Canada's Execution Authority | Tim O'Connor description: Tim O'Connor has over 30 years of experience helping people and organizations be more effective and productive. Prior to joining Results Business Consultants, Tim lead a corporate training company that delivered productivity, sales and negotiation skills to employees in some of Canada’s best-known companies like Canadian Pacific Railway, Shaw, Telus (formally ClearNet), and Nexen. Tim has also worked in the market research and telecommunications industry in Canada and the UK. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Masters in Business, as well as certifications in Instructional Techniques (CTT+) and Public Speaking (Toastmasters). At Results Business Consultants, Tim supports the leadership team with strategic planning and execution of key priorities and projects in all areas of the company. When not working, Tim enjoys writing, strategy board games, travel, hockey, cycling, and even strums a few chords on his guitar (when no one is listening). 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Start building execution systems. Every fall, leadership teams across Western... ![Tim O'Connor](https://blog.unleashresults.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/912278597882c6a76d74e56d9e7c4f56-Nov-03-2021-12-15-20-42-AM.png) Tim O'Connor October, 12 2026 [![](https://blog.unleashresults.com/hubfs/Managing%20Your%20Business%20in%20an%20Uncertain%20Market.png)](https://blog.unleashresults.com/navigating-business-uncertainty) - [Change Management](https://blog.unleashresults.com/tag/change-management) - [Business Planning & Strategy](https://blog.unleashresults.com/tag/business-planning-strategy) - [Business Agility](https://blog.unleashresults.com/tag/business-agility) ### Navigating Business Uncertainty in a Tariff-Driven Economy Uncertainty doesn't wait for your business to be ready for it. 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