John Hetherington
CEO, We Deliver Your VIsion
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John Hetherington is a Technology Strategist, International Speaker and founder of We Deliver Your Vision.
He helps CFOs and Controllers to take advantage of technology to streamline processes, reduce costs and get time back in their day. John has led finance technology projects for over 25 years and has 10 years of strategy consulting experience from large international management consulting firms including Deloitte and Ernst & Young in the UK and North America.
He lives in Calgary and likes hiking and camping in the mountains.
Unlock the Power of Storytelling: Transforming Data into Strategic Insights
In today’s data-saturated world, the true challenge for accountants and finance professionals lies in transforming vast amounts of data into compelling, strategic insights. Research indicates that while only 5% of business leaders recall a specific chart, a significant 63% remember stories—making storytelling a critical skill for inspiring action and building trust as a strategic business advisor.
Attendees will leave with the skills and confidence to transform raw data into strategic stories that inform decision-making, motivate stakeholders, and showcase the true value of the finance function. Don't just report the numbers—unlock the power of storytelling today and thrive in a data-driven world tomorrow.
How AI Helps Accountants Increase Productivity and Grow Revenue
AI is everywhere. According to a recent Accenture survey, 63% of organizations are now prioritizing AI over all other digital technologies. Whether you're a small business owner or work for a large corporation, you don’t want to be left behind. You need to understand how AI will disrupt Accounting and why you need an AI strategy. During this informative and interactive session, you’ll learn about AI solutions for better decision making increasing productivity, and attracting better clients.
The Innovator’s Advantage: Using Storytelling to Drive Data-Driven Disruption
Disruption happens when you move beyond your data and transform your idea into an impactful, strategic vision that engages and inspires. Research shows that 73% of business leaders remember stories but only 5% recall a single chart.
Turning insights into action comes from storytelling. This session explores how businesses of all sizes can use storytelling to align stakeholders, cut costs, enhance efficiency, and drive revenue growth in a data-driven world.
Key Takeaways:
1) How to pitch data-driven ideas to secure buy-in from investors, executives, and your teams.
2) Case studies of how storytelling accelerated adoption of data-driven innovations in Energy Tech, Health Tech, and FinTech.
3) Tools and techniques for creating high-impact presentations and reports that spark action and fuel growth.
You will leave with practical frameworks and examples to unlock the value of your data. Whether you're an entrepreneur scaling a startup or a seasoned leader transforming an established organization, this session will help you innovate faster and turn data into your greatest asset.
From Tension to Traction: How Great Project Managers Turn Constraints into Results
Every project exists in a state of tension.
On one side are customers and stakeholders with evolving needs, ideas, and unlimited wants. On the other are delivery teams constrained by budgets, timelines, capacity, and governance. As organizations scale, this tension is amplified by enterprise complexity including organizational change, leadership turnover, shifting priorities, and teams stretched thin.
I'll share 3 different scenarios: a project that succeeded brilliantly, a project that failed spectacularly, and a project where great leadership made bad decisions.
Attendees will leave with practical leadership principles they can apply immediately to improve planning discipline, delivery outcomes, and value realization.
3 Ways Digital Transformation Is Reinventing Accounting
Technology is shaping the future of accounting and the pace of digital change is faster than ever. A recent survey of CFOs and controllers showed that Digital Transformation is their #1 focus in 2024, yet 70% of all Digital Transformations fail to reach their goals. No accountant can ignore the onslaught of AI, data analytics and automation. These new technologies open up huge opportunities for Finance teams but getting full value from your investments requires a new set of skills. Drawing on 25 years' technology delivery, John will host an interactive discussion on how technology is transforming accounting.
Networks: The best way to scale your business and grow your career.
Research from Wharton shows that Networked businesses produce the largest profit margins, generate the most revenue growth and scale faster. Networks are not about selling or handing out business cards. Networks are built on a foundation of collaboration and helping others. It's about creating an interactive community, inside and outside your business, on personal, process and strategic levels.
This workshop will show you how to develop your Networks and make it easy for you to connect and grow your career.
What you can expect from this workshop:
• The 3 types of Networks everyone needs.
• Techniques to authentically connect with others.
• Business growth from process efficiency and technology.
Storytelling to create insights from your data and streamline decision making.
In a recent study by Stanford University, 63% of business leaders remember stories but only 5% could remember a single chart. It’s not enough to analyze data. Tech leaders have to communicate the value of your data in a clear, compelling manner using stories. Storytelling not only connects us to our data but it's the essential ingredient for building trust, inspiring actions and scaling your practice.
During this session, John will share the art and science of storytelling with your data using frameworks and practical tips.
John Hetherington
CEO, We Deliver Your VIsion
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