Tom Shoemaker
CEO Advisor | President The Shoemaker Group LLC
Profile Snapshot
ICF Certification: NONE
Certifications: 1. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Manhattan College, NY 1978 2, Master of Science in Computer Science - University of Southern California 1979 3. Executive MBA - University of Michigan 1997 4. Talent Optimization Consultant - Predictive Index (2020-2022) 5. Team Diagnostic Survey Certification Level 1 & 2 (2020-2023)
Languages: English
Professional Background
1. CEO Advisor | Executive Coach since 2019 (6 years experience).
2. Vistage Chair 2019-2023. Recruited and managed Vistage group of 12 CEOs/founders for 4 years. Vistage is a peer mentoring membership organization for CEOs, business owners, and executives of small- to mid-size businesses. With more than 30,000 members worldwide, Vistage is the leading executive coaching organization in the world.
3. Prior to becoming an Executive Coach, was Executive Chairman and CEO of Phacil Inc. a $100M+ Government Contracting firm (IT services) located in Arlington/Tysons Corners (2008-2019). Successfully sold Phacil to private equity firm in 2019.
4. Prior to Phacil, was President/CEO/C-level executive of technology-based firms 1998-2008
5. Vice-President/Director/Department Head at AT&T and AT&T Bell Laboratories 1980-1998.
For more details please see my LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/tom-shoemaker
Coaching Philosophy
Having been a successful CEO for over 15 years, an executive coach for over 6 years, and with over 30 years of executive experience in companies ranging from small businesses to large public companies, I help CEOs and key executives to become better leaders, make better decisions, and deliver better results.
Rooted in the foundation of principle-centered leadership, and an entrepreneurial, common-sense approach to growth, my coaching has helped dozens of small and medium-sized businesses grow their firms to the next level.
Services include:
1. Leadership Development Coaching - Helps executives enhance their leadership skills, decision-making, and strategic thinking; focuses on emotional intelligence, communication, and team leadership
2. Performance & Productivity Coaching - Helps leaders and managers optimize time management, delegation, and efficiency; set priorities and align goals with company objectives; focuses on improving work-life balance while maintaining high performance.
3. Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making Coaching - Helps executives in navigating complex business challenges; leaders develop a vision, anticipate risks, and drive innovation; supports data-driven decision-making and critical problem-solving.
4. Team & Organizational Coaching - Helps C-suite teams to enhance collaboration and synergy; focuses on team dynamics, conflict resolution, and shared leadership; supports culture transformation and employee engagement strategies.