15+
Years of HR & Leadership Experience
About Steve
Your Partner in Leadership Excellence
I'm Steve Hanson, a Leadership & Executive Coach with a passion for helping leaders unlock their full potential. With over 15 years experience in Leadership and Strategic HR Management at organizations in Big Tech, Oil & Gas, and Banking, I bring real-world executive experience to every coaching engagement.
My philosophy is simple: bring diverse, passionate people together, trust them with ownership, and support with empathy. I believe the best solutions emerge when we approach challenges with curiosity rather than judgment.
SHRM-SCP Certified
Senior HR Professional
Certified Executive Coach
Center for Executive Coaching
Master's in HR & Industrial Relations
University of Minnesota - Carlson School
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Every leader's journey is unique. Select the coaching engagement that matches your current needs and aspirations.
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Elite Executive Partnership
Success Stories
Leaders Who Reached Their Summit
Kamia Morris
Senior HRBP , Honeywell
"Steve has been one of the most influential coaches in my career. He’s consistently championed my growth, seeing me not through the lens of my race or gender, but for my leadership potential. He has a unique ability to recognize this in others, ask insightful questions, and call what he sees forward with both conviction and care. What sets Steve apart is that he doesn’t just coach people, he invests in others with generosity. This depth of support communicated something I’ll never forget. I’m a stronger, more confident leader today because of his influence. If you’re looking for someone who will challenge your thinking, and help you lead with greater confidence and clarity, I can’t recommend Steve highly enough. His coaching is thoughtful and empowering."
Matt Fowers
Director of Finance and Franchise Development , Cordovan Art School
"Steve is a great coach. His ability to challenge your thinking while making you feel genuinely supported is rare, and the impact on how people show up is immediate and lasting. What makes him exceptional is his balance of honest, strategic guidance with real human warmth — he makes you feel seen and challenged at the same time. He won't do the work for you, but he'll work right alongside you with high energy, genuine care, and constructive feedback every step of the way. I wouldn't be where I am today without him, and I recommend him without reservation."
Lina Coss
AI Adoption, Content & Community Manager, OpenAI
"Steve has played a major role in helping me grow both personally and professionally. What makes him such a strong coach and leader is his ability to balance support with honest, strategic guidance in a way that makes you feel both seen and challenged to grow. He is someone I look to as a trusted sounding board and one of the first people I turn to for coaching and advice. His coaching style is thoughtful, empowering, and incredibly grounding, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t be where I am today without his support and guidance."
Jeff Paul
Director Americas SMB , Deel
"Having worked alongside Steve at on large-scale, high-stakes projects, I saw firsthand how he leads — with clarity, calm, and genuine care for the people around him and their success. As a coach, he brings that same quality to helping individuals grow as leaders. His ability to challenge thinking while making a person feel genuinely supported is rare, and the impact on how people show up is immediate and lasting."
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