They take care of their employees and build environments where everyone can thrive — all while driving business results.

Great leaders make the world a better place.

WHAT I BELIEVE

  • Steve is incredibly rational and logical. This was so important when I was going through illogical, irrational, and emotional situations. Having that calm voice of reason was truly helpful.

    Rick S. - Chief Revenue Officer, Vast

  • “In partnering closely with Steve, he provided great leadership guidance and offered solid recommendations to assist in managing risk and growing our business successfully.”

    Linda S — Financial Services & Commercial Finance Risk Manager

  • "Steve is an exceptionally talented, critical thinker and problem solver. I always found Steve to be a trusted advisor and partner."

    H. Johnson | Former BB&T Executive

  • "Working with Steve has given me invaluable insight into my strengths and areas for development.

    Lee Ortiz, Director, USAA

  • "Steve has a unique combination of deep technical competence combined with strong people skills which he uses to advance the goals of any project in a highly effective application of leadership."

    Hal Johnson, Former BB&T Treasurer

  • Steve’s coaching empowered me to develop my own effective solutions to several critical issues that were previously zapping my productivity and confidence.

    Sales Executive, Fortune 500 Tech Company

  • Steve possesses a unique combination of deep technical expertise and engaging interpersonal skills which allow him to deliver highly effective yet practical solutions for complex issues.

    Nevin Sheppard EVP, BU CRO for Truist Wealth and Commercial Community Bank

  • “Steve is very transparent and approachable which allowed him to develop great relationships within our team."

    Linda Sirgo, Former Truist EVP, Financial Services & Commercial Finance Risk Manager

  • "Steve welcomes and embraces ideas and suggestions from all team members and empowers others in their ability to make a difference."

    Matt Delly, Principle at Blackstone

  • "Steve brings a high level of EQ to his leadership style. He is an incredibly effective in listening to all aspects of a problem and understanding the needs of the client."

    Matt Delly

  • "Steve was very helpful. He was a great listener and took the time to get to know me. He was very candid with his feedback and provided tips on how to communicate more effectively..."

    CapitalOne Executive

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Exploration & Discovery
Exploration & Discovery

  • Open dialogue and look for commonality and opportunity to develop trust

  • Discuss client’s responsibility and buy-in to the process

  • Does client have specific behavior or situation he/she wants to improve?

  • 360 degree evaluation with selected individuals - family, friends, peers, staff, managers - to identify areas for improvement

  • Appropriate assessments for client as necessary

  • Discuss specific areas of concern and select improvement/outcome desired (what is possible?)

Action Planning
Action Planning

  • Get client buy-in to review through self reflection to identify triggers of behavior

  • Agree upon accountability

  • Establish goals and solutions

  • Apply SMART methodology to establish means of measuring progress

  • Identify milestones, hurdles, obstacles

Skill Building
Skill Building

  • Check in points for progress and metrics of success

  • Refine and react - what is working, what is not and why

  • Stay on target

Embody Positive Habits
Embody Positive Habits

  • Identify ongoing measurements to ensure change is permanent

  • Practice new habits

  • Track and celebrate successes

Our Coaching Methodology