Katie B. Smith, MCC

Leadership Coaching Testimonials

“Katie Smith is providing great help with keeping my transition to my new firm on track and stable.  She has also been providing great subject matter, particularly in the areas of continuing to establish leadership skills with a good complement of articles and exercises.  She is also helping me determine what my next transition will look like.”  – M.S., Program Manager

“Katie is a talented executive coach with a keen sense for enabling self-discovery, professional (and personal) growth and recognizing your own potential. She does this by offering a unique viewpoint into how you think and perceive yourself and others. The result is the realization of new skills, knowledge of how to capitalize on your strengths and use these tools to become a successful and authentic leader.

I highly recommend Katie for those who are looking to develop their professional skills and relationships or are searching for greater focus and satisfaction in their personal and professional lives.” – Tim Bauer, PhD, Director of SomaLogic

“Working with Katie was a coaching experience very unique from any prior traditional executive business coaches. She was able to put forth a spotlight on areas that could be developed so that I could continue making smarter decisions that match my talents and desired outcomes. She works from the inside out. This then led to more fulfilling relationships and work, all while expressing myself.

If you are stuck envisioning your vision and are willing to dig deep and do the work, Katie’s integrative methods do pinpoint and redefine areas of yourself, your mission, and your life!”  – Elaine DiLisio, President, Cordillera Advisor

“I have worked with Katie for the past two years and highly recommend her as a mentor, coach, professional partner/resource and friend. My past two years included focusing on managing stress productively so that I had better and realistic balance between my personal and professional life. Katie was also an excellent sounding board in hearing my ideas regarding developing, encouraging and engaging my team of Leaders. I am very appreciative of Katie’s strengths as an Executive and Career Coach!”  – Christine Bass, MBA, VP Branch Operations at LBS Financial Credit Union

“If you feel like you’re going through life with your breaks on, Katie can help. I’ve been working with Katie as my coach for the past three years. During this time, what really resonated with me is her ability to skillfully approach the problems at hand with empathy and insightful common sense. I credit Katie with a number of my personal and professional victories and I consider her to be one of my most valued advisors.” –  Alex Marinescu, President, Consumer Goods Industry

Group Coaching

“Katie Smith has wonderful insights into human behavior and helped me become more self-aware, intentional, strategic and present with others. She is great at listening to issues and helping me formulate solutions and practices to make me a stronger professional. Her impact led to change today and further positive change I am excited about in my future.” –
– B.M., Director of Marketing

“Katie inspires me. She takes a whole person approach to coaching and recognizes that successful career development is interdependent with healthy life balance! With her help, encouragement and insight, I have developed greater confidence and trust in myself as a manager and leader. I have learned how to be more open while holding healthy boundaries.” – A.L., Manager

“Even the most seasoned, confident professionals need a fresh perspective every now and then. Working with Katie has been a breath of fresh air for me. It has helped me refocus on what is important to me (not everyone else), filter negative energy coming from others, and reframe my negative self-talk. With this adjusted view of my world, I have attracted many positive business and personal opportunities, and I look forward to every day with fresh eyes. I highly recommend working with Katie!” – Sandy McCray, Marketing Strategist/Consultant

“Katie provokes thoughts and ideas to help me develop my management skills and style.” – V.P., Data Management, Banking Industry

“Katie helps me think outside the box.  I now pay better attention to my surroundings and understand that people may not see things the way that I do.  This approach has really helped our team become more established. Now, I am able to really get my point across.  Thank you Katie!”  – K.G., Supervisor, Public Utility

Career Coaching & Job Search

“Katie B. Smith is simply a great coach. I have had the privilege of working with her over a period of time and she has always been a powerful support in helping me move forward and achieve results. She is smart, intuitive and possesses a strong background of life experience that is valuable to me in my coaching relationship with her. I would recommend Katie to anyone who is serious about clarifying and moving towards their goals and objectives.” – H.B., Small Business Owner

“I had the pleasure to work with Katie recently and very much enjoyed my experience. Katie is professional, insightful and practical. My time with her helped me understand my true career interests and I learned how to highlight my experiences and tailor them to my interests. Katie’s approach to coaching is productive and inspiring. I would absolutely recommend Katie to anyone seeking guidance and direction in their career.” – Steven Zych

“Katie has provided great insight from multiple perspectives on my career planning initiatives. The use of multiple paradigms is critical, and her objective point of view is spot on. She very much is the voice I need to hear on matters I cannot be objective about.”  – Vice President, Banking Industry

“I am really enjoying Career & Job Search Coaching with Glacier Point Solutions, Inc. so far and have found all of the guidance very beneficial. I will definitely be recommending your team to others and imagine I might need coaching in other areas in the future!

So far, I feel that all my Coaching objectives have been met and I thank Katie Smith and Chris Sier for that. Two of the three companies I am talking to have me scheduled me for in-person interviews this week and next.” – S. T., IT Manager

“Katie is an enthusiastic and motivating coach who has the ability to listen well, understand your goals, and help you break through barriers to achieve them. She will challenge you, encourage you, brainstorm solutions with you, and always support you wholeheartedly. She is a terrific thought partner in helping you gain new insights about yourself, and to focus on what’s really important. Having worked with her for several months during a time of transition, I can highly recommend Katie as a compassionate and effective personal or business coach.”  – Kendra Haaland

“Katie is a terrific career coach who is engaging and helpful. She listens closely and also gets to the point to ensure your time together is effective. I enjoyed my conversations with her and always took away specific action items that were right for me. I highly recommend working with Katie to get really targeted in finding a job you’ll love.” – Sara Travison, IT Business Analyst

“Katie is a gifted and masterful coach. I was fortunate to find her during a period of difficult decision making in my life. She has been a true God-send providing support and bringing clarity to my thinking. Katie’s gift is creating a safe environment for me to discover my own path and then supporting that decision. She is funny and friendly and smart and that makes every call fun. Thank you Katie!”  – Debbie Ross

“I asked Katie to help me find the clarity I needed to truly know what it was I was meant to do and wanted to do next…and that’s exactly what she did. Through her guidance and carefully crafted coaching, Katie helped me gain clarity at a time when things were incredibly cloudy in my career. After just a few sessions, I was able to see again and with that vision, I found what I was looking for…all of this within a 2-month process. I couldn’t be happier and I know I have Katie to thank for getting me going!” – Jackie Diener

“I worked with Katie for two years in a coaching role. She is fantastic and I highly recommend her. She has a calm, thoughtful style. I grew a lot in the last two years with her. She helped me help myself.” – TC, CFO, Aerospace Company

“Katie Smith, of Glacier Point Solutions, is a highly effective coach who has helped me stay focused and positive through a career transition process.  She has a positive, affirming attitude and I am more confident in myself and my abilities.” – Anne Lattime, JD, MPH, CHC, Attorney 

“Katie B. Smith at Glacier Point Solutions provided me with improved tools to bring more value to employers. She helped me focus my career goals, strengthened my interview techniques, and helped sharpen my resume and elevator pitch. After only a few sessions with Katie, I received two full time job offers. I highly recommend Katie B. Smith to anyone who would like to improve their job search strategies.” – Lisa Taylor

“If you feel like you’re going through life with your breaks on, Katie can help. I’ve been working with Katie as my coach for the past three years. During this time, what really resonated with me is her ability to skillfully approach the problems at hand with empathy and insightful common sense. I credit Katie with a number of my personal and professional victories and I consider her to be one of my most valued advisors.” – Alex Marinescu