Executive Coaching

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One-on-one executive coaching to develop your leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and strategic impact.

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How does an executive coach help leaders develop emotional intelligence and executive presence?

An executive coach helps leaders develop emotional intelligence through self-awareness assessments, feedback techniques, and behavioral modeling. They build executive presence by enhancing communication skills, confidence, and authentic leadership style. This transformational leadership development creates measurable success in professional relationships and organizational influence.

I work closely with executives to uncover their authentic leadership voice while strengthening their emotional awareness and impact. Through our partnership, leaders discover how their presence affects others and learn practical strategies to lead with both intelligence and heart.

Based in Cleveland, Ohio· In-person or virtual nationwide

Is This For You?

C-suite executives seeking a strategic partner
Senior leaders navigating complex challenges
High-potential managers preparing for promotion
Leaders in transition or organizational change

In-Person

Cleveland & Northeast Ohio

Virtual

Available nationwide

Flexible Schedule

Sessions every 2-4 weeks

ICF-Credentialed

Professional standards

What is Executive Coaching?

Executive coaching is a personalized, one-on-one partnership between a leader and a credentialed coach designed to unlock leadership potential, sharpen strategic thinking, and amplify organizational influence. Unlike training or consulting, it's action-oriented and focused entirely on your goals, leadership style, and measurable impact.

  • Confidential partnership focused on your specific goals and challenges
  • Develops self-awareness, executive presence, and strategic decision-making
  • Proven to increase leadership effectiveness, team performance, and career advancement
  • Typically 3-12 months with ongoing support between sessions

Curious if executive coaching is right for you?

What Executive Coaching Delivers

Coaching creates measurable improvements in leadership effectiveness, decision-making quality, and organizational impact.

Increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Clearer strategic thinking and decision-making
Enhanced executive presence and communication skills
Improved team performance and organizational culture
Better work-life integration and stress management
Accelerated career advancement and promotability

What Coaching Clients Are Saying

Real leaders, real results from executive coaching

Melissa Riccio - Director of Inclusive Hiring at Center for Employment Opportunities
Testimonial: “Working with Steve has helped me lead with greater clarity and confidence. He doesn't just offer advice; he helps you uncover your own answers and translate your values into action as a leader.”
Yahsmin Byrd - Assistant Area Manager at Chopt, Leadership Course graduate
Testimonial: “Steve is a phenomenal leadership coach. He has given me tools to communicate well with others in the workplace—scenarios to help me be ready for any situation that may arise, how to deal with stress and anxiety while working with others in a fast-paced environment, and how to deal effectively with teammates.”

Ready to Elevate Your Leadership?

Schedule a complimentary discovery call to discuss your goals and see if executive coaching is right for you.

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Data-Driven Insights with Hogan Assessments

As a Certified Hogan Assessments Consultant, I integrate personality-based insights to accelerate your development and measure progress.

Hogan Personality Inventory

Understand your natural strengths and how you show up to others

Development Survey

Identify derailers that emerge under stress or pressure

Motives & Values

Discover what truly drives you and shapes your decisions

Key Concepts in Executive Coaching

Executive Coaching
A confidential, one-on-one partnership between a trained coach and a senior leader, focused on developing leadership capabilities, enhancing performance, and achieving specific professional goals through reflection, feedback, and accountability.
Executive Presence
The combination of confidence, poise, and authenticity that enables leaders to inspire trust, command attention, and influence others. It encompasses how you communicate, carry yourself, and make others feel in your presence.
Transformational Leadership
A leadership approach that inspires and motivates followers to exceed expectations by appealing to higher values, creating a shared vision, and developing their full potential—rather than relying solely on rewards or authority.

Executive Coaching vs. Consulting: What's the Difference?

Both are valuable—but if you want to grow as a leader (not just solve a problem), coaching is your answer.

Focus

Consulting

Solving specific business problems

Coaching

Developing the leader's capabilities
Approach

Consulting

Analysis & recommendations from expert

Coaching

Questions & reflection to unlock YOUR insights
Expertise Source

Consulting

Consultant provides the answers

Coaching

Client discovers their own answers
Relationship

Consulting

Project-based engagement

Coaching

Ongoing partnership focused on growth
Outcome

Consulting

Deliverables & specific solutions

Coaching

Lasting personal growth & leadership capacity
Long-Term Impact

Consulting

May need consultant again for next issue

Coaching

Handle future challenges independently
Confidentiality

Consulting

Often shared with stakeholders

Coaching

Highly confidential
Best When You Need

Consulting

Specific expertise (M&A, IT, compliance)

Coaching

To grow as a leader & unlock potential

Many leaders benefit from both coaching and consulting at different stages of their career.

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Discover how executive coaching can unlock your potential and transform your leadership impact.

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Common Questions About Executive Coaching

Who provides executive coaching in Cleveland, Ohio and nationwide?
Steve Weiss at Catalis Leadership is an ICF-credentialed (ACC) executive coach based in Cleveland, Ohio. He works with C-suite executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers throughout Northeast Ohio in-person, and nationwide via virtual coaching. With 30+ years of leadership experience, certifications in Executive, Leadership, Life, and Reentry coaching from the Academy of Creative Coaching, and Hogan Assessment certification, Steve brings both professional expertise and real-world leadership insight to every engagement.
How is executive coaching different from therapy or consulting?
Executive coaching is future-focused and action-oriented, concentrating on professional development and measurable leadership goals. Unlike therapy, which addresses personal healing, coaching helps you unlock potential and improve performance. Unlike consulting, which provides solutions, coaching develops your capacity to create your own solutions. As a Cleveland-based ICF-credentialed coach, I focus exclusively on leadership development.
How long does executive coaching typically last?
Most coaching engagements run 3-12 months, with sessions every 2-4 weeks. The duration depends on your goals, complexity of challenges, and desired outcomes. Many Cleveland and Northeast Ohio leaders start with a focused engagement and continue with periodic coaching as needs evolve.
What can I expect from coaching sessions?
Each 60-90 minute session is confidential, goal-focused, and action-oriented. We'll explore challenges, develop strategies, practice new approaches, and create accountability for progress. Sessions are available in-person in Cleveland, throughout Ohio, or virtually from anywhere. Between sessions, you'll implement what you've learned with ongoing support available.
How do I know if executive coaching is right for me?
Executive coaching is a good fit if you're a leader who wants to grow, is open to feedback, and is willing to do the work between sessions. It's particularly valuable during transitions, when facing complex challenges, or when you want to accelerate your development. In our discovery call, we'll discuss your goals and I'll give you an honest assessment of whether coaching is the right approach for your situation.
How do I measure success in executive coaching?
We establish clear, measurable goals at the outset and track progress throughout. Common metrics include 360 feedback improvements, team performance indicators, promotion readiness, and achievement of specific leadership objectives.
Is coaching confidential?
Yes, all coaching conversations are strictly confidential. If your organization is sponsoring the coaching, we may share high-level themes and progress updates (with your approval), but session content remains private. This creates the trust needed for meaningful growth.

Ready to Lead With Greater Confidence?

Based in
Cleveland· Coaching available nationwide

In a 30-minute call, we'll discuss your leadership challenges and goals. I'll share how coaching works and give you an honest assessment of whether it's the right fit for your situation.

Free 30-min call · No obligation · Response within 24 hours

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