Steve Weiss

Leadership coach · Cleveland, OH · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC, Hogan

"Transforming leaders, teams, and organizations through coaching and leadership development." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching
C-suite executives, senior leaders, high-potential managers, leaders in transition or organizational change
One-on-one coaching · Develop strategic thinking · Executive presence · Leadership effectiveness · Emotional intelligence on request
First 100 Days
Leaders transitioning into new roles at Cleveland-area companies
8 sessions · 16 weeks · 8 structured bi-weekly sessions · Between-session support · 100-Day Leadership Plan · Stakeholder mapping · Quick wins on request
Stepping Into Leadership (SIL) 20 weeks · 20-week foundational leadership program · Certificate upon completion · Growth mindset & narrative identity work · Emotional Intelligence & communication skills on request
Lead from Within (LFW) 20 weeks · 20-week transformational leadership program · Certificate upon completion · Growth mindset & narrative identity work · Emotional Intelligence & communication skills on request
Leadership Workshops
Teams or organizations
Custom workshop design · Team skill-building sessions · Leadership competency development · Interactive and experiential learning · Half-day to multi-day formats on request
Strategic Planning
Leadership teams
Vision & mission clarification · SWOT analysis & goal setting · Priority identification & action planning · Leadership team alignment · Implementation roadmap development on request
Team Jumpstart
Teams facing a specific challenge or starting fresh
4 sessions · 8 weeks · Team assessment & diagnosis · Core issues identified · 4 facilitated team sessions · Action plan for continued growth · Follow-up resources on request
Team Transformation
Teams ready for meaningful change
8 sessions · 16 weeks · Everything in Jumpstart · Individual stakeholder conversations · Hogan Team Assessment · 8 facilitated sessions · Between-session support on request
Team Excellence
Executive teams, high-stakes environments
12 sessions · 24 weeks · Everything in Transformation · 12 sessions with flexibility · Quarterly off-site facilitation option · 1:1 coaching for team leader · Ongoing consultation access on request
Culinary Leadership
Culinary professionals
Proprietary Culinary Leadership Assessment · Kitchen team management · Service excellence under pressure · Mentorship and development skills · Restaurant culture transformation on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Diagnosis · Facilitated Sessions · Practice & Support · Measure Progress
Assessments
Hogan Personality Inventory, Development Survey, Motives & Values, Hogan Team Assessment, CliftonStrengths, 360-Degree Feedback
Before coaching
Executive Leader, Business (30 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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