STEVE DEWART
I serve high-impact leaders and influential change-makers who are dedicated to embracing their authenticity, owning their presence as their power, and giving their gifts fully in service.In my coaching work with executives and groups, I create a container for deep transformational work that translates into real impact and lasting results. I believe in the power of visionary leaders and inspired teams to affect profound change, and as a trusted facilitator and guide have developed a process that supports organizations to realize this potential.
With a graduate degree in clinical and organizational psychology, a ten-year apprenticeship under a master coach, and over twenty years of real-world consulting experience, I have seen what’s possible when leaders recognize the power of authenticity and companies commit to transformation.
From tech giants such as Google and top research institutions like the University of California and Cornell University to dozens of small businesses, start-ups and nonprofits, my track record and accomplishments speak for themselves.
If you are willing to take a journey deeper into your truth, to fully embody your presence and gifts, and to commit to serving others from a place of true power, then let’s work together.
BIOGRAPHY
Steve Dewart is a highly sought after leadership coach, facilitator, and strategist who provides mentorship and guidance to high-impact leaders and change-makers from Fortune 100 companies, top-tier research universities, and social enterprise start-ups. His clients include Google, University of California, Cornell, Wisdom 2.0, University of Colorado, Hive, Software.com, as well as dozens of small business and non-profit clients.
Steve was a Co-Founder and Partner in Orion West, a consulting firm based in Santa Barbara, California. In his role with Orion West, Steve provided coaching, mentorship and guidance to the Presidents, CEOs and senior managers of key client organizations, including a major utility company, several software companies and a major public educational institution.
Over the past 20 years, Steve has led dozens of organizational change initiatives at UC Santa Barbara, and was lead architect and facilitator of a multi-year system transformation and operational efficiency initiative. In 2005, he was recognized as a “Mentor of Exceptional Service” by UCSB for his outstanding contributions to creating a positive work culture. He has also had dozens of strategic development and coaching engagements with UCOP units and key leaders, as well as at the UC Berkeley and UC Irvine campuses.
Before joining Orion West, Steve Dewart was head of Corporate Development for Star Telecom, a billion-dollar, international service company. In this position, Steve played a leading role in successfully managing the integration process of four acquisitions; developed and led a highly innovative leadership development program; served as an executive coach to senior-level personnel; as well as facilitated strategic planning and problem-solving sessions for department leaders.
Prior to his work with Star, Steve was a consultant with Pro-Change Behavior Systems, a firm specializing in helping large organizations manage major organizational change initiatives. He is co-author on several published articles dealing with strategies and techniques for managing large-scale change initiatives in institutional settings with James Prochaska, one of the most-cited researchers in the world.
Steve earned his M.A. in Organizational Psychology at the University of Rhode Island and holds a B.A. in Psychology from Duke University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.
