Professional Profile:

Gary J. Conte is a former human resources executive with two decades of experience coaching and advising C-suite leaders and their teams on critical business and human capital challenges. His direct, pragmatic approach helps executives leverage strengths, address derailers, and navigate leadership challenges across career stages. Gary brings global business experience and deep expertise in organizational strategy, leading through change and organizational transformation to help leaders deliver sustainable results.

Executive Coaching Experience and Expertise:

• Coaches CEOs and senior executives to enhance leadership effectiveness, navigate key executive succession, and prepare next-generation leaders by focusing on their development of behaviors required for the next stage.
• Provides guidance on helping executives lead major organizational transformations, such as organizational restructuring, acquisition integrations.
• Coaches senior leaders on career progression by strengthening their leadership brand, differentiating capabilities, and gaining visibility and recognition for high-impact opportunities.
• Supports founders, owners, and C-suite executives preparing for retirement by capturing their leadership legacy and designing a seamless executive leadership transition.
• Accelerates the onboarding of newly hired or promoted senior leaders, helping them quickly transition to their new roles, adapt to the organizational culture and advance key transformation priorities.
• Uses targeted coaching and feedback to strengthen authenticity, collaboration, and the ability to lead high-performing teams.

Education and Credentials:

• MBA, University of Wisconsin–Madison
• B.B.A., St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY
• Assessment Certifications: Hogan; Lowminger; MBTI
• Adjunct Associate Professor, North Central College, Naperville, Illinois (Leadership, Ethics and Values Studies)

Coaching Approach:

Gary takes a straightforward, pragmatic, and action-oriented approach. He believes that executives can maximize performance and potential by leveraging core strengths and neutralizing weaknesses. He partners with leaders to translate insight into pragmatic actions that improve effectiveness and add value to business outcomes.

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