About John
Experience You Can Count On
As an experienced management consultant and executive coach, John Arnold Smith is a trusted advisor to the C-suite and senior management. Leaders from top Fortune 500 companies and private equity firms engage John to advise them on strategic solutions to solve their toughest HR, leadership, talent and organizational challenges.
John has 27 years of experience in management consulting, organizational design, talent development, executive coaching and strategy execution with a wide range of global clients. He coaches and consults leaders and their teams to achieve strategic objectives through organizational, leadership, HR and workforce transformation.
He has a strong reputation for being results-driven, client solution focused, and deeply passionate about leader and people development. He is best known for his transformational work in addressing the complex needs and market demands of the Workforce and Workplace of the Future. He brings a global perspective on talent strategy that enables diversity and inclusion, and develops leaders with competencies needed to successfully lead and win in the global marketplace.
John is a dynamic, seasoned speaker and certified professional facilitator. He holds an MBA in International Management, speaks fluent French, and has delivered consulting and coaching programs in Europe, North America and Asia.
John has deep industry experience and understands workforce trends and drivers in technology, media, telecommunications, consumer products, hospitality, global manufacturing and private equity.
When he's not consulting or coaching, John enjoys playing the piano, cooking for friends and family, hiking in the mountains and boating on the lake.
Approach & Results
John's approach is data driven, collaborative and strategic, to empower your leadership team with the information they need to make the right decisions. Speak with John about how he can support your business growth, reduce turnover, improve employee experience and get your leaders on a solid track to success.