Tanner Snider
Career coach for Chief of Staff roles and management consulting
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchPromotions and advancementConsulting and finance recruitingExecutive presence and communicationTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Professionals and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Business coach |
Tanner Snider is a career coach who helps professionals move into or up in Chief of Staff roles, run job transitions, and build executive presence. He started at McKinsey in Chicago and served as Deputy Chief of Staff to its Global Managing Partner. He later was Chief of Staff at an aerospace startup and a $350M farmland investment firm. Today he is VP of Investment Strategy at that firm, so he coaches while working in a senior role.
What Tanner helps with
Tanner works with people at key career turning points. Some have a clear target role. Others know their current path no longer fits.
- Stepping into a Chief of Staff role
- Leveling up as a Chief of Staff
- Running a job transition with a real plan
- Running a job search with a clear structure
- Being seen, heard, and trusted at your current level
- Working through self-doubt at work
- Deciding what to do when the current path is wrong
Who Tanner works with
Tanner coaches ambitious professionals who look successful on paper but wonder if they are in the right seat. Some come with a specific role in mind. Others only know their current path is not right anymore. He also works with people who want more recognition at the level they now operate.
Background and qualifications
Tanner grew up in a small Indiana farm town and attended Indiana University's Kelley School of Business on a full-ride scholarship. After undergrad he joined McKinsey in Chicago. He was later chosen as Deputy Chief of Staff to McKinsey's Global Managing Partner. He then became Chief of Staff to the CEO of an a16z-backed aerospace technology startup. After that he joined a $350M farmland investment firm as Chief of Staff. That role grew into his current job as VP of Investment Strategy, where he leads strategy, business development, and investor relations.
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Tanner Snider reviews
Tanner Snider has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A working VP of Investment Strategy who held Chief of Staff roles at McKinsey, a startup, and an investment firm, and coaches others into those roles.
Best for ambitious professionals aiming for a Chief of Staff role or a well-planned career move.
Common questions
How much does Tanner Snider charge?
Coaching with Tanner runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Tanner from this page for an exact quote.
What does Tanner Snider help with?
Tanner Snider helps with stepping into a Chief of Staff role, leveling up as a Chief of Staff, running a job transition with a real plan and running a job search with a clear structure.
Does Tanner Snider have reviews?
Tanner Snider has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Tanner Snider coach people who want to become a Chief of Staff?
Yes. He coaches people stepping into a Chief of Staff role and those looking to level up in one. He has held Chief of Staff roles himself.
How do I contact Tanner Snider?
Send Tanner a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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