Our Core Values
Octant is founded on a few basic principals and values that are woven into the fabric of the flag flying proudly from our mast. Trust, transparency and loyalty, traits that are fundamental to Octant, have seemingly dwindled in business as the landscape changes and technology’s grip takes a firmer hold. At Octant, we value our customers and take the time to be a part of their team. We want to understand the people, their business, their industry and their culture. To our core, it is our undying curiosity and drive to succeed that keeps us actively engaged and always fixed solely on discovering unique ways to help our clients find success. We are the navigator, ready at your beck and call to help you plot the course necessary to navigate the complexities of your business. Together, we can outmaneuver any storm and confidently cross vast oceans to stake claim on new horizons.
Started in 2020, born out of an executive networking group session, Octant was created to meet the growing demand for innovative solutions to the financial, operational, and cultural challenges faced by today’s leaders. Through our experience with executives, we’ve learned that internal culture and individual motivations are crucial to successful change management and overall organizational success. At Octant, we’re passionate about people. With our advisors, you’ll discover how developing human capital can drive extraordinary results.
Our Philosophy
Train
On the surface, it seems like before you run, all you need to do is walk. Well, nothing is ever that simple. In truth, there are a plethora of things a child must accomplish before they run. And, even the best runners in the world, still work on their fundamentals to achieve new personal bests.
Our philosophy is not dissimilar. Before you can sell, you must learn why we sell. Or, maybe more importantly, why customers buy. With a focus on understanding the human-being behind the “buyer”, our methodology provides sales executives with a strong social foundation from which to reach their highest potential. Product knowledge and basic customer service can take a sales professional only so far. With mastery of the psychology of selling, over achieving becomes part of a sales executives portfolio, not just a pipedream.
Mentor
Most great leaders can tell you about the mentor which helped to guide them to their success. It is human nature to want to learn from those around us, and the highest achievers seek the wisdom of those who have already walked the footsteps they seek to follow. Mentoring is taking something great, and guiding it to see it’s fullest potential.
At Octant, we are fueled by the passion of our clients. It is one of our greatest pleasures to help a new executive to have a “Eureka!” moment or devise a strategy that lays the foundation for their future success within their organization. Let our advisors be the pedestal that your new executives stand on to reach their potential. With a team of advisors, ready to support your new leaders, their passion will drive transformation while our guidance and experience provides a beacon to follow through their metamorphosis.
COACH
Coaching starts with a great idea that requires precise execution. Sometimes getting from the idea phase to implementation can seem like a forever task. Our advisors understand how executives often exist in a state of “overwhelm” and how to compartmentalize large tasks and create task-force teams to tackle smaller parts of the bigger picture.
With expert communication strategies and proven action plans at our fingertips, Octant’s team of expert advisors can help your company overcome the “overwhelm” of large projects and create a concise and easy to follow path to success. Once that plan is in play, our advisors are there for you to help guide internal communications and provide the resources that your company will need to successfully navigate transformational change. Together, we will uncover the answers to the tough questions, providing maximum results for your organization.
Andrew Leith – President
Andrew Leith is a pioneering business executive whose surprising journey of professional and personal growth has been propelled by the changing tides of his voyage. Growing up on a marina in Southern Ontario, Canada, Andrew learned to respect the unpredictability of life on the water and developed a deep appreciation for life’s ebb and flow. These early experiences profoundly influenced his leadership philosophy and inspired the nautical navigation principles that form the foundation of Octant Executive Advisory Group, his business and leadership development firm.
Andrew’s professional journey includes senior leadership roles for revenue organizations in the technology, software and advanced manufacturing industries where he honed his expertise in leadership and sales enablement. Working in roles that demanded innovation and adaptability, he developed strategies to empower high-performing executives and drive organizational growth. Consulting with world-leading venture capital firms, Andrew developed ground-up sales enablement strategies and methodologies for SaaS industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. These experiences provided him with a profound understanding of how to navigate complex operational challenges while fostering collaboration and success.
Public speaking has become an important avenue from which Andrew shares his insights on inclusivity, innovation, and leadership. Whether leading intimate workshops or speaking at conferences, Andrew’s authentic and engaging style encourages audiences to think differently and embrace their unique strengths. Programs such as Unlocking the Underlying Superpowers of Your Workforce, The Art of Sales: Unleashing Your Inner Sales Warrior, and Quantum Leaps: The Infinite Gap Between 99 and 100% provide leaders with practical and innovative strategies that encourage curiosity, accountability, and meaningful connections. He is committed to evolving the view on leadership. Whether by advocating for creativity in the boardroom or diversity in leadership, his programs illustrate the power of individualized motivational strategies and how they drive unparalleled organizational success.
Andrew’s story is one of growth and discovery, not unlike the tales of a sea captain whose experiences are forged by unpredictable waters and harrowing voyages. From the tributaries of his youth to the rising and falling tides of life, throughout his career Andrew has charted a course defined by resilience, curiosity, and purpose. He now helps others navigate their own journeys, offering guidance to find clarity and direction in their leadership. For Andrew, leadership is not about reaching a destination but about the journey itself, and he is dedicated to helping others sail toward their true potential with confidence and focus.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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Click the link below or send an mail to info@octanteag.com to start your journey today.
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Based on the availability of our advisors, we usually try to connect with clients as quickly as possible to assess timelines and fit. You can expect a response within 24-48 hours (if not sooner).
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Our training is geared towards smaller groups, although accommodations can be made. Our Bootcamp and Pow-Wow sessions are geared to a group of 6-10 participants (minimum 6).
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We offer all of our services in-person at the location of your choosing. All travel and accommodations fees are in addition to the cost of the training.
We do offer distance learning, although our clients have found that in-person provides more impactful results. The cost and content does not differ for either session.
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Our training varies in price but usually translates to roughly $2500/ day. Larger bookings receive reduced rates.
Coaching and mentoring rates vary, but hourly consultations (outside of a predetermined program) are billed at $500/ hour.
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We truly care about people. Full stop.
At Octant, we understand that human capital is the most important asset a company has. The impact of a positive culture shift on a sales organization is immense.
Our advisors have driven change in large organizations numerous times. Let us put that experience to work creating a thriving culture of success within your organization.
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