Mary Stieber Reynhout, ACC, MA

Executive Coach and Consultant
"Inspired by Leonard Cohen’s words, ‘There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in,’ I embrace the cracks within myself and others, viewing them as opportunities for growth, understanding, and hope. My mission is to foster spaces where vulnerability leads to transformation, allowing light to shine through even the most challenging moments."

Mary is an enthusiastic and insightful executive coach who helps leaders navigate growth, transition, and transformation with confidence and purpose. With extensive experience in corporate, nonprofit, and higher education settings, she has built a career around her passion for recognizing and fueling others’ potential. Mary specializes in leadership development, career advancement, women’s leadership, and personal life transitions, tailoring her coaching to meet the unique goals of every client and organization she serves.

Renowned for her dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), Mary has led global DEIB programs and national mentoring initiatives for racially and ethnically diverse women. As a trusted advisor and coach, she supports leaders in talent management strategy, agile leadership, and career development, while helping organizations design and deliver customized talent solutions that drive engagement and growth. Her coaching inspires leaders to pursue goals boldly, face challenges with resilience, and practice self-care as a foundation for sustainable success.

Mary holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology & Educational Services from the University of Minnesota and a B.S. in Sociology & Music from Carroll University. She also completed a Mini-MBA in Nonprofit Leadership and holds ACC accreditation with the International Coaching Federation. Certified in tools including Hogan, StrengthsFinder, CPI, and EQ-i, she has also pursued advanced training in trauma- and grief-informed coaching. Beyond her professional work, Mary has served on the Board of Directors of People’s Center Clinics & Services, volunteers with numerous nonprofits, and shares her musical talents in her local community.

Industries:

  • Financial Services & Banking
  • Pharma/Bio Tech
  • Professional Services
  • Hi Tech
  • Education
  • Nonprofit/NGO

Experience:

  • Executive Coach, Korn Ferry
  • Executive Consultant, Navigate Forward
  • Director – Career Management, Career Partners International
  • Associate Director – Global Leadership Development & DEI Learning,
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Senior Manager – Learning & Development, Royal Bank of Canada
  • Director – Leadership Development, Menttium
  • L&D Manager, Wells Fargo Bank
  • Career Services Director, Bethel University
  • Associate Director, St. Catherine University

Solutions:

  • Executive Coaching
  • Pre-Hire Assessment
  • Succession Planning
  • Team Development
  • Development Planning