Stephen Macko
Career development coach with a tech and people management background
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Credentials | Co-Active coach training |
| Experience | 3 years coaching |
Stephen Macko is a career development coach who helps people find a career path and move forward in it. He has worked in tech for more than 10 years, and for the last 3 as a people manager. He is trained in the Co-Active framework and has coached individual clients for 3 years. He has worked with more than 20 career coaching clients. He also hired a team of 9 customer success managers, so he knows hiring from the inside.
What Stephen helps with
Stephen helps people get clear on what they want next in their career and build steps to reach it. He also helps with career planning and interview prep.
- Discovering a career path
- Advancing in your current career
- Career planning
- Interview prep
- Getting clear on what fulfillment looks like for you
- Turning career goals into actionable next steps
How Stephen works
Stephen uses the Co-Active coaching framework. He does not tell clients what he would do or what worked for others. He works to learn what fulfillment looks like and feels like for each person. He also treats career as one part of a larger life. His programs include a 20 hour package that covers career development from start to finish.
Background and qualifications
Stephen has worked in tech for more than 10 years in customer facing roles. For the last 3 years he has been a people manager. He is now Senior Manager of Mid-Market Customer Success, a role he started in March 2024. In that role he interviewed 17 internal candidates and hired a team of 9 CSMs. Before that he managed a team of 6 CSMs as Manager of Commercial Customer Success from April 2022. He is trained in the Co-Active certification program and has coached individual clients for 3 years.
Stephen Macko pricing
Programs and services
- Career Development Start-to-Finish, 20 hours of coaching
- Discover a Career Path
- Advance your Career
- Custom hourly coaching
Stephen Macko reviews
Stephen Macko has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A working tech people manager who has hired and developed teams and coaches with the Co-Active framework.
Best for people who want clarity on their next career step and a plan to get there.
Common questions
How much does Stephen Macko charge?
Coaching with Stephen runs $100 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Stephen Macko help with?
Stephen Macko helps with discovering a career path, advancing in your current career, career planning and interview prep.
Does Stephen Macko have reviews?
Stephen Macko has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Stephen Macko certified?
Stephen Macko lists: Co-Active coach training.
What coaching style does Stephen Macko use?
He uses the Co-Active framework. He does not tell clients what he would do. He helps them see what fulfillment means for them.
Does Stephen Macko offer a full coaching package?
Yes. His Career Development Start-to-Finish package includes 20 hours of coaching. He also offers custom hourly sessions.
How do I contact Stephen Macko?
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