Testimonials

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LEADERS AND EXECUTIVES

"I worked with Steven while making the transition from individual contributor to business owner. He was such a valuable thought partner and always offered a fresh perspective on whatever challenge I was facing... Most importantly though, he helped me identify and challenge a number of limiting beliefs, including perceptions about myself and my role as the leader of my organization... Our sessions were always time well spent, and I'm certain I'm a more capable leader as a result."

Dean Goodman
President, CieloWorks (FDA-compliant medtech software)

"Working with Steven has been a transformative experience for both me and my business. Initially, I was hesitant to pursue executive coaching, thinking I had the tools to navigate challenges on my own... Steven encouraged me to rethink my approach to deliverables and outcomes, emphasizing the importance of delegation and regular team check-ins... I've become significantly better at delegating tasks, freeing up valuable time for business development and growth. This shift has directly led to a higher proposal submission rate, and even better: our acceptance rate has soared, bringing in more client contracts."

Benjamin Sumpter
Managing Principal, CSI Compliance

"When I first met Steven, I was drowning in a plethora of insecurities. I was the new CEO of my company and did not have a job description or any faith at all that I could satisfactorily fulfill this role... I can honestly say that Steven pulled me out of those thoughts and attitudes that threatened to sabotage my entire career. In so doing, my company is enjoying unprecedented success and I'm not walking around waiting 'for the other shoe to fall.' If it does, my team and I can handle it."

Terry Williams
CEO, City of Faith Reentry Services

"He fundamentally understands the 'human condition', and he builds his coaching and engagement approach starting with that understanding. Then, he dials it in based on your needs, challenges, and goals... While he is highly intuitive, he is also incredibly well read and studied on so many levels. What you get from him as a coach is way beyond surface guidance ideas and conversation. It is 'down to the root', raw, unfiltered and powerful."

Steven Mead
Chief Commercial Officer

"Through his guidance, I've developed a greater awareness of my mindset and emotional triggers, which has allowed me to lead with more clarity, confidence, and empathy. The tools and strategies I've gained from this program have significantly improved my professional relationships, enhanced my decision-making under pressure, and deepened the quality of my personal interactions."

Anthony Meranto
General Manager, DEAN

"In my experience working with Steven, his perceptive coaching helped me reflect on my leadership style and develop skills to become a more empathetic manager... Through active listening paired with constructive feedback, he illuminated blindspots in how I interacted with colleagues and provided practical techniques to be a more understanding leader."

Chris Forgey
Operations Executive and Author

ENGINEERS AND TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS

"His professionalism is top notch and his technical background in Semiconductor helps greatly in communicating and relates to my background and needs... Learned new approaches and refresher of presentation techniques that can be applied instantly to daily work presentations."

Franklin Utama
Semiconductor Packaging Leader

"Initially skeptical about the benefits of executive coaching, I hesitated to invest my time, preferring formal education. However, working with Steven English changed my perspective... Steven identified my blind spots and offered effective strategies for improvement, leading to significant professional and personal growth... I was surprised by how quickly I saw improvements in my decision-making and confidence, changes that my colleagues and leadership team also recognized."

Ritesh Sharma
Product Leader, Embedded Systems & Validation

"The program is helping me change my perspective, challenge saboteurs that slow me down and build habits that accelerate my growth. Steven with his years of experience in corporate world and equipped with a wonderful coaching style provided the right blend of enablement and guidance required to support my journey."

Suresh Uppal
Hardware Reliability

"I was reluctant to invest in coaching until I had a short call with Steve, when he prompted me with some questions that seemed basic yet were thought-provoking and which I THOUGHT I knew the answers to, until he asked me to articulate those answers!... There is a scientific explanation for how a habit is formed, and there is a way to re-form them. One thing I appreciated about Steve is that he is a fellow science geek like me."

Karen Stoffan Moreira
Litigation Attorney, Merck

"I felt he sized things up really well and provided actionable feedback to develop some weak points and set a forward direction. There's no mumbo jumbo. Steven's approach and background are big differentiators."

Jake Swartz
VP, Marketing Strategy and E-commerce, Hatchery

TEAMS, WORKSHOPS, AND KEYNOTES

"We brought Steven in to run a workshop at our SKO focused on elevating the team's presentation skills and giving them more at-bats in a safe, constructive environment. His engineering background was a natural fit for our engineering-led company, and I wouldn't hesitate to engage him again as we continue building out our team's capabilities."

Josh Brooks
CTO, Network Engine

"We hired him to facilitate discussions with the objective of enhancing our department's operating structure... He demonstrated a deep understanding of personality assessments and team dynamics, which he used as the foundation for our strategic discussions. What separated Steven from other consultants though, was his ability to both genuinely listen and challenge us with thought provoking questions... We are a high performing team and we all felt energized after our time with Steven."

Noah Bronstein
Chief Sales Officer

"Steven's approach encouraged collective learning and active participation, effectively simplifying complex concepts... I strongly recommend Steven English as an outstanding leadership trainer. His impactful training has significantly enhanced our team's leadership capabilities."

Sergei West
Senior Director, Marketing Communications, Hyliion

"Steven delivered a short mental fitness training course at our company that was effective, engaging, and genuinely helpful. I would recommend his work to anyone looking to strengthen mental resilience and performance."

Edward Spotten
Global Enterprise Strategy & Operations Executive

"Steven English was our keynote speaker for the 10th Annual Engineering Staff Workshop at Texas A&M University... Steven was prepared, professional, and set the tone for our entire day... With a focus on frameworks for change management, Steven wove together personal stories, case studies, and engaging activities to prepare staff at any level to support continuous improvement."

Kegan Clark
Program Coordinator, Honors Academy, Texas A&M University

"Steve gave a seminar to our employees on resilience... His seminar was on point, engaging and Steve provided practical tips to improve resilience... He worked closely with us to find an appropriate topic and tailored the contents to deliver a powerful message."

Angélique Raley
Sr. Director of Technology, Semiconductor Integration

IN BRIEF

"Steven's coaching is a mix of wisdom, science, and heart."

Bart McAllister
Head of Corporate Communications, CodeRabbit

"Steven combines deep empathy with practical, evidence-based frameworks that have had a real and lasting impact on me."

Ed Arthy
Growth Equity Investor, Re:food

"Taking the leap to hire Steven as my coach was without a doubt the best investment I have ever made."

Gina Cano
Chief of Staff, Dell Technologies

"Steven's expertise didn't just help me solve immediate problems... it gave me a framework to handle future challenges with confidence."

Dave Schofield
Global Operations Leader

"One of the most valuable parts of Steven's coaching is that you learn a system for continuously improving yourself and living a more fulfilling life."

Vito Chimienti
Senior IT Executive

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