Coaching and Consulting Experience
Stefanie Harris is a New York based executive coach, consultant and business leader with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals, teams and organizations achieve business objectives and optimal performance levels. Throughout her career, Stefanie has worked as an advisor and coach with all levels of management (Manager to C-Suite) and high potentials. She is known for her ability to quickly connect with people, navigate change, and work with a diverse group of personalities and teams.
Stefanie’s approach as a coach is psychodynamic; it is centered on her ability to develop strong and trusted partnerships, and grounded by her business acumen and leadership background. She takes the time to learn about your work, and also about who you are are holistically to help define the path forward. Stefanie is additionally known for her direct and honest communication style – striking the right balance between challenge and support of her clients, to help graciously push individuals and teams through any moments of “stuckness” or discomfort.
Business and Career Background
Prior to starting her own business, Stefanie held progressive HR leadership positions as a senior level business partner and learning and development practitioner, most recently at Sirius XM. Her past experience includes developing and facilitating internal executive coaching programs as well as managing talent acquisition, learning and development and HR Business Partner teams. In addition, Stefanie has managed and led high potential and executive level offsites, acting as facilitator, program manager and executive coach.
Stefanie has in-depth experience working at publicly traded companies within the technology and media industries, and additional background working with private equity and within the legal, education, healthcare and retail industries. She has successfully coached and assessed leaders across most cross-functional disciplines.
Education and Certifications
Stefanie has an advanced executive coaching certification from Columbia University, and is a certified coach and member of ICF and the Association for Coaching International. She is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts (BFA) and Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business (MBA). She is certified in various psychometric and 360 Feedback instruments (Hogan, NBI, MBTI, TDS and LVI).