Steve Mann
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With dual expertise as an executive coach and seasoned technology executive, Steve works at all levels of the world's most dynamic firms. He guides individuals in defeating imposter syndrome, mastering communication, developinmg executive presence and improve work/life balance.
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Bio

For over 20 years, Steve has been a leader, mentor, and executive coach in the tech industry. He collaborates with individual contributors, emerging leaders and senior executives from some of the world's most prestigious companies, guiding them to achieve transformative personal and professional breakthroughs.

Known for his authentic communication style and deep loyalty to colleagues and clients, he is committed to fostering healthy interpersonal relationships in all his endeavors. His "what you see is what you get" approach has earned him a reputation as a trusted partner and inspiring leader.

Having coached hundreds of individuals through these journeys, Steve takes a pragmatic, industry-tailored approach that has helped clients from blue-chip companies and startups alike.

Steve has expertise as a Chief Marketing Officer, P&L leader and strategist, spanning multiple industries. He has advanced coaching training, degrees in psychology and neuroscience, and nearly 1,000 hours of coaching experience, His goal is to create hyper-personalized programs to sharpen communication skills, conquer imposter syndrome, cultivate leadership excellence, and build confidence, resilience, and strategic decision-making—empowering his clients to deliver results and thrive at every stage of their career.

If you want to:

  • Deal effectively with imposter syndrome

  • Develop your executive presence

  • Master the art of communication

  • Accelerate your leadership skills and impact

  • Advance but unsure of the next step

  • Improve your confidence

  • Achieve better work-life balance without sacrificing career growth

I will help you:

  • Overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt

  • Develop a powerful leadership presence

  • Strengthen strategic thinking and decision-making skills

  • Craft a career growth or transition roadmap

  • Become an influential communicator and navigate tough conversations

  • Advocate for yourself and confidently engage with peers and leaders

  • Manage personal and professional transitions with less stress

His commitment to making a difference extends beyond the corporate world, as he provides pro bono coaching to early-career professionals and has experience helping individuals facing chronic illness maintain their independence.

Steve, his spouse Robyn, triplet seventeen-year-old daughters and Dutch, their Havanese, live in Northwestern Connecticut.

Client Roster

Salesforce, Accenture, OpenAI, WSIB, Amazon, AWS, Virgin Voyages, LEGO Group, State Street Bank, Charles River Development, Planned Parenthood, Emory University, Butcher Box, SpotOn, Twitch, Huntress, JDRF, LexisNexis, Ankura, Brooks Automation, DNA Script, John Muir Health. AppDynamics, OLX, LiveIntent

Notable Accomplishments

  • Guided multiple young professionals to execute career growth plans by mastering communication, building executive presence and learning the foundations of leadership.

  • Architected Venture Advising and Leadership Development coaching program for Jerusalem Venture Partners' cybersecurity portfolio resulting in more rapid scaling and higher IRR.

  • Elevated abilities of executives with neuro-divergent or ADHD conditions to master them to full advantage.

  • Coached CEO of F1000 technology company in overcoming Imposter Syndrome.

  • Magnified ability to implement global change management strategy of Systems Engineering leader at a global semiconductor manufacturer which grew into corporate-wide initiative.

  • Provided chronic illness health coaching to individuals suffering from Alzheimer's in order to stay independent for a significantly longer time.

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Work History
JVP
Venture Advisor & Executive Mentor
ThetaRay
Chief Marketing Officer
Axioma Inc.
Chief Marketing Officer
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Credentials
  • ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
  • ICF Professional Certified Coach - In Progress
  • Executive Coaching Program Certification | Emory University
  • Coaching Business Accelerator 5 | H2H
  • Professional Life Coach and Career Guide Certification
  • Life Coaching Certification
  • Health Coaching Certification
  • MA, Experimental Psychology
  • ICF Core Competency and Resource Development | Mental Health Awareness and Response
Industry Specialties
Internet, Financial Services, Marketing Advertising, Legal and more
Functional Specialties
Founder, Software Development, Management, Marketing and more

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