Steve Smith
Coaching and Consulting Experience
Steve is a massively experienced leader with two decades of success as a C-suite executive within complex organizations. His “been there” approach to executive coaching is well earned, having served as CAO for a major financial services firm, with 15,000 employees and $6 billion in annual revenue, and as COO for an organization with annual revenues of $100 million. Steve has achieved odds-defying turnarounds in both corporate and non-profit contexts alike, drawing on extensive experience in financial services, energy, healthcare, professional services, and various non-profits.
The depth and richness of Steve’s business background allows him to bring a rare and knowledgeable perspective into any coaching engagement. He is exceptionally savvy regarding organizational dynamics, leveraging both first-hand and observational insight into the forces behind effective leadership. With a coaching style that emphasizes the experiential over the theoretical, and a coaching philosophy of “whatever it takes”, Steve provides a straightforward, challenging, hands-on, creative, and effective process for his clients.
Education and Certifications
- B.A. in Economics from The University of Michigan
- M.B.A. from Harvard University
- Other Credentials: Hogan Leadership Series