Professional Profile:

Steve Griffith is a former talent leader who optimizes individual and team performance to strengthen results and influence. With experience as a corporate HR executive, talent strategist, and CHRO in private equity contexts, he brings a practical systems view to leadership development, succession, and culture.

Executive Coaching Experience and Expertise:

• Coaches CEOs and C-suite leaders through first-time role transitions, executive-team building, and long-term growth strategies.
• Supports senior executives in navigating complex stakeholder dynamics and strengthening relationships in challenging leadership environments
• Guides leaders onboarding into new roles to quickly assess teams, set strategic direction, and design talent strategies that increase org effectiveness
• Coaches high-potential leaders at scale to build sustainable leadership pipelines
• Helps leaders strengthen communication, self-awareness, and behavior under pressure to improve decision-making and performance outcomes

Education and Credentials:

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
• M.A., I/O Psychology & Organization Development, University of West Florida
• B.S., Psychology with Business Minor, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
• Certified Leadership Coach, Georgetown University
• Certified Action Learning Coach, World Institute of Action Learning
• Certifications: PDI Profiler; Korn Ferry Voices; Leadership Circle 360; Prosci (ADKAR); Personalysis; DDI (Master Certified)

Coaching Approach:

Steve creates space for reflection and action through deep listening and insightful questions, helping leaders detect blind spots and leverage development opportunities. He believes continuous personal change is essential to successful leadership and supports leaders in aligning intentions with actions to improve outcomes.