Steve Thorson

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About Steve Thorson

Steve specializes in development of Leaders, seeking leadership excellence for themselves and organizational health for the organizations they lead. Creating a collaborative environment where individual voices are heard, innovation occurs and accountability exists through a coaching approach to leading. Steve stands in his belief, faith and trust in the outcomes of a coach approach to leading because he knows it works. Professional/Corporate Experience: Owner, Thorson Coaching 2010-present Leadership Coach, The Boeing Co. 2009-2013 Operations Senior Manager, TBC 1998-2009 Manager, TBC 1986-1997 Industrial Engineer, TBC 1979-1986 Professional Achievements: Professional Certified Coach Credential, International Coach Federation Certified Mentor Coach, inviteCHANGE Certified Professional Coach, inviteCHANGE Living Your Vision Licensed Facilitator, initeCHANGE Birkman Method Certification Instructional Theory in Practice Certification United States Soccer Federation Certified Facilitator, The Pacific Institute • Investment In Excellence • Thought Patterns for High Performance • PX2 Sample Client Results: Manufacturing Site Program Vice President, coached for team collaboration and innovation at the team level resulting in 40% increase of implemented process improvements in a one year timeframe. Divisional Sales Director, coached for relationship building, visioning and collaboration skills to prepare for promotion in 1-2 years; promotion achieved 6 months ahead of expected time. Utilizing Team Coaching skills, transformed a team from "we can't stand each other", to "I am excited about the future and looking forward to creating our success", in 2.5 hours.