Keith Smith
Executive coach and former Disney HR executive
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentTeam performanceNonprofit leadersEmotional intelligenceLeadership and team building |
| Works with | Executives |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Credentials | Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); Master's in Human Resources; BA in Theatre |
| Practice | Keith Smith Consulting |
Keith Smith is an executive and leadership coach who works with leaders at all levels. He spent decades in HR at The Walt Disney Company and rose to Senior Vice President of HR. He also led nonprofit arts boards. In July 2023 he started Keith Smith Consulting. His clients come from many fields, including hotels, theme parks, banking, zoos and aquariums, and live entertainment.
What Keith helps with
Keith helps leaders find hidden barriers and cultural roadblocks, then work toward their goals. He also helps leaders build strategies for people challenges.
- Finding barriers and cultural roadblocks that slow a team
- Aligning teams around a shared goal
- Building self-awareness as a leader
- Building trust in working relationships
- Driving change in an organization
- Reaching personal change goals as a leader
- Leadership in nonprofit and arts groups
Who Keith works with
Keith coaches leaders at all levels. His client work covers many fields, including hotels and resorts, theme parks, retail banking, live entertainment, zoos and aquariums, hospitality, finance, IT, HR and shared services. He also works with nonprofit and arts leaders. He supports individuals, teams and whole organizations.
Background and qualifications
Keith holds a BA in Theatre and a Master's in Human Resources. He has held the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification for over 20 years. He spent decades in progressive HR roles at The Walt Disney Company, including Senior Vice President of HR. He also served in nonprofit arts board leadership. In July 2023 he became President and CEO of Keith Smith Consulting, where he applies his Disney and nonprofit experience to coaching and consulting.
Keith Smith pricing
Programs and services
- Executive coaching
- Leadership coaching
- Team-level consulting
- Organizational consulting
Keith Smith reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former Disney Senior Vice President of HR who brings a theatre background to leadership coaching.
Best for leaders in corporate or nonprofit settings who want help aligning teams and removing cultural barriers.
Common questions
How much does Keith Smith charge?
Coaching with Keith runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Keith from this page for an exact quote.
What does Keith Smith help with?
Keith Smith helps with finding barriers and cultural roadblocks that slow a team, aligning teams around a shared goal, building self-awareness as a leader and building trust in working relationships.
Is Keith Smith certified?
Keith Smith lists: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); Master's in Human Resources; BA in Theatre.
Does Keith Smith work with nonprofit leaders?
Yes. Keith has nonprofit arts board leadership experience and offers coaching for nonprofit leaders.
Does Keith Smith coach teams as well as individuals?
Yes. His services cover individual, team and organizational work.
How do I contact Keith Smith?
Send Keith a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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