A Strategic Partner for the Real Work of Leadership
I know that executive leadership comes with competing priorities and decisions that don’t slow down. Even strong leaders can feel stretched trying to carry it all well.
That’s where I come in. I help you turn the volume up or down where it matters, translating insight into clear action.
This work gives you space to think clearly and decide how you want to lead. It’s not built on trends or borrowed playbooks but grounded in how you actually operate and what you’re accountable for. You don’t need to become someone new. You need to lead with more intention.
“I’ve been through a lot of leadership training and worked with other coaches. Steve had a uniquely profound impact on my career and my heart. He cared enough to get to know me and cared enough to be very honest with me about some things I needed to hear. He held me accountable to reinvent the way I interacted with colleagues, and even three years later, his guidance continues to help me be a better leader and a better person.”
The Kind of Coaching That Sticks
Jon Bemis, Vice President, Sales and Commercial Development, Bemis Manufacturing Company
We focus on decisions, behaviors, and habits you can apply immediately. This work is meant to reduce what feels overwhelming, not add another layer of complexity.
Practical Work, Not Theory
I don’t count hours. Leadership doesn’t happen on a schedule, and neither does coaching. You have access when you need it, especially when something unexpected shows up.
Unlimited 1:1 Coaching
This isn’t open-ended wandering. There’s a beginning, middle, and end, supported by a structured framework designed to create progress, not just insight.
A Clear, Proven Process
Most leaders don’t have a place to say the things they’re actually thinking. This is that space, where tough conversations lead to clarity instead of murkiness.
Space for Tough Conversations
What You Can Expect
No hype. Just work that helps you lead better.
Results, Guaranteed.
You have a goal. I help you reach it. If we don’t achieve the outcomes we agree on, I don’t expect to be paid.
This work only works when we’re aligned and focused on what matters most. I stand behind that with partnership and accountability, not promises.
That’s how results last.
“On paper, I’m successful. Behind closed doors, I’m stretched thin.”
We strengthen your presence and the systems around you so the weight of leadership becomes manageable and scalable. Success shouldn't drain you.
“I’ve achieved a lot, but I don’t feel connected to it anymore.”
We reconnect your ambition to your purpose, so your leadership feels meaningful again (not just impressive on a résumé).
"I'm sitting in a number two executive role today, but I want to be ready for the CEO role tomorrow."
We'll identify your biggest strengths and weaknesses (often, your strengths dialed up too high), which will help you confidently step into the CEO role.
“I can lead my team. Leading across the organization is a different challenge."
We'll help you develop the skills and mindset needed to shift from managing a team to shaping the direction of the organization.
"I'm now the second-in-command, and leading from the number two seat requires more than the technical expertise that got me here."
Learn to lead beyond technical expertise by building the influence and strategic leadership skills to succeed in your executive role.
I coach number twos to lead with greater influence, judgment, and enterprise impact, and I’ve seen the same pressures show up in different forms:
NOBODY PREPARES YOU FOR THE TOP OF THE LADDER
“I’m constantly reacting. I don’t have space to think clearly.”
We build intentional decision-making habits and boundaries that steady your leadership and give you back control of your day.
Questions Leaders Often Ask
I coach number twos: the senior leaders reporting directly to the top executive leaders, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs in upward transition. I also partner with senior HR leaders, executive recruiters, and human capital leaders within private equity firms who position executives for success.
If you’re carrying real responsibility and want steadiness and sustainable results, you’re in the right place.
Who do you typically work with?
My executive coaching process has a clear beginning, middle, and end, designed to help you reach your goal, guaranteed. While we typically work together for over six to nine months, most leaders start to see a noticeable shift within the first few sessions.
How long does it take to see results?
Yes. I offer Executive Insight Sessions, which are limited conversations for leaders who want a high-impact session before committing to a longer engagement.
Do you offer one-time sessions?
Coaching is a partnership. We typically work together for six to nine months, depending on your goals. Some leaders stay longer because the work becomes part of how they lead. But there’s no pressure. Just honest conversation about what makes the most sense for you.
What’s the commitment?
Both. Most coaching happens virtually for flexibility, but in-person sessions and on-site work are available when needed.
Do you work virtually or in person?
Yes. If you have a goal and we don’t reach it together, you don’t pay. Simple, straightforward, and built on partnership.
