Product Leadership Coaching and Consulting
I spent the first half of my career building digital products and services used by millions across the US and UK. I realized along the way that the most rewarding part of the job was fostering deep human relationships that allowed me and my teams to be the best versions of ourselves. Our performance and success were directly tied to how connected we were as people.
I’m spending the second half of my career leveraging everything I’ve learned to help the next generation of product managers and entrepreneurs.
Individual Coaching and Mentorship
To lead product effectively, you need to foster authentic relationships throughout the organization, including the relationship with yourself. I use Co-Active® coaching techniques to unblock clients and help them become the best at what they do.
Product Management Consulting
I’m a product builder with 20+ years of experience in digital product management, execution and operations across a variety of industries. I’ve had the privilege of building and leading award-winning product teams and have helped scale product organizations from early-stage startup to high-growth unicorn.
My approach is different.
My practice is a hybrid between product leadership coaching and traditional product consulting. This combination allows us to move fluidly between practical “on-the-job” issues and the underpinnings that may be blocking you and your team from real flow.
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. - Lau Tzu
Demonstrated Leadership
Noah Kerner, CEO, Acorns
“…In short, he's one of a kind. And in the end, he always develops great product. I couldn't recommend someone more highly…”
Behzad Behrouzi, VP Product, Varo Bank
“…I’m very grateful for the relationship we formed, his guidance, and leadership. Any Product person/team would be lucky to work with him.”
P.J. Onori, Design Manager, Pinterest
“Smith is simply the best manager I have ever worked for on both personal and professional levels…”
I’m a proud member of the Effective Altruism Community and donate 10% of fees to the most effective charities under the guidance of Giving What We Can and Give Well. I encourage you to help in any way you can, as well.
- Smith