Testimonials
Jason Titus, PhD - Training Integration Manager - Lockheed Martin & Adjunct Professor - Texas Christian University
"I found a coach that could drive me to new insights in my work, my purpose, and my leadership. TD was quite frankly the perfect executive coach for me. He was exceptionally good at coaching me through unexpected chaos and substantial organizational shifts, as well as new career opportunities."
Dawn Koffarnus - Chief Health Systems & Financial Officer, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
"TD helped me become an impactful, charismatic, and effective CEO. I can honestly say TD has changed my career trajectory through his coaching and I recommend him without reservation."
Melinda Haynie - Executive Director, FBCWellness
“Anne brought such clear insight to my strengths that I felt genuinely seen, understood, and encouraged. She didn’t just explain my strengths; she helped me apply them in practical ways to plan my year, downsize my commitments, and prioritize what really matters."
Trevon Ferguson - Certified Ziglar Legacy Speaker | Adaptive Endurance Athlete
“What sets Anne apart is her rare combination of patience, organization, and intentional listening. She doesn’t rush conversations. She doesn’t interrupt growth. She creates space for it."
George Carradini - President, Tulsa Farmers Market Board of Directors
“TD is a superb coach. His thoughtful, inquisitive technique kept me focused through ambiguity and helped me lead my entire board to higher performance. I highly recommend TD if you are looking to take your organization to the next level."
Jason Ray - CEO, Clayton Youth Enrichment
"The coach experience has been extremely valuable. TD has a fantastic ability to understand the issues I'm working through and to walk me through a thought process to see problems and opportunities. He's been an excellent coach and I highly recommend him.”
Eric Weinberg, MPA, MBA - Managing Director, Charter Oak Pty Ltd
"The best thing about being a great leader is seeing those you mentored do great things. TD Smyers is that leader who wanted to make you better than you thought you could be and told you that you could be even better than him - even though he was the best you ever saw.”
Kenneth J Simpson - CEO, MedStar Mobile Healthcare
"TD is a tremendous coach. I appreciate the way he utilized my strength assessment to help me improve my approach to problem solving and presentations. He holds you accountable in a way that conditions you to make changes ... I highly recommend TD!"
Mark Fava - Vice President, Boeing
"For those looking for some inside advice and practical leadership coaching, TD Smyers is the best! Learned a lot from him and I have no doubt you will, too. Nothing better than someone who tells it like they see it!”
John G. Self - Executive Career Transition Expert
"TD Smyers is an accomplished coach. In my global executive search career, I interviewed thousands of people. This guy is rock solid. You can trust TD.”
Kenneth J. (KJ) Braithwaite - Senior Advisor, Silicon Valley Bank; 77th Secretary of the Navy; Former US Ambassador to Norway; RADM, US Navy (ret)
“I have known TD Smyers since we were Plebes (freshman) together at the US Naval Academy. He is an incredibly accomplished professional in all regards and an absolutely outstanding leader. You’d be hard pressed to find a better coach or mentor.“
Russel Prieto - Exec. Leadership MA, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
“TD Smyers may not have known then, but because of his leadership, impact, guidance, and natural ability to get people to change for the better, I am where I am today. Not because of my military success, but because I am alive!”
Derrick Chubbs - President & CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
"TD was Regional CEO for one of the American Red Cross' major markets - Dallas/Fort Worth and all of North Texas. His strategic leadership there was visionary, and set national precedents in disaster response, preparedness and service to our Armed Forces. I can imagine no better consultant for strategy or executive coaching.”
Leah King - President, JPS Foundation
“Leadership is an essential element to moving strong, individual performers into a highly productive team, and that’s exactly what TD delivers. If you’re looking to hone your skills as a leader of high performing teams, take the opportunity to learn from the best!”
Steve Borden - Director, Center for Military & Veterans Education, Tidewater Community College
“I was at a career crossroads when TD signed on as my coach. What started out as a journey into the unknown wound up with me landing the position I wanted, in the place I wanted to be. TD’s insight, empathy and counsel helped me leverage my professional skills and experience with confidence.”