Lindsay Smith

Connector & Revenue Driver | 20+ Years Advancing Leadership Development | Global Prospecting, Partnerships & Strategic Impact

Role
Strategic Business Partner at Center For Creative Leadership
Location
Cincinnati, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Lindsay Smith

With 20+ years of experience driving strategic growth and leadership development, I’m known for being a connector—of people, ideas, services, and opportunities. I help organizations unlock their potential through mission‑aligned, high‑impact learning solutions that support senior teams and long-term leadership strategies.I lead global prospecting and pipeline efforts for Societal Impact, building targeted acquisition strategies, expanding relationships, and generating new revenue through insight-driven execution. I thrive on turning introductions into partnerships and partnerships into sustained impact.From first conversation to contract, I guide clients through a seamless buying journey, collaborating with Faculty, Operations, and SMEs to deliver solutions that exceed expectations. I bring a strong sales SME perspective to proposals and RFPs, and I contribute actively to team strategy and execution.At my core, I believe meaningful connections fuel meaningful change—and I’m energized by creating the pathways that make both possible.

Experience

  1. Strategic Business Partner

    Center For Creative Leadership

    Mar 2015 — Present

    Drive strategic leadership development impact and revenue growth for Societal Impact (SI) initiatives at CCL. Lead global prospecting and pipeline strategy, manage key accounts from contact to contract, and collaborate with faculty and SMEs to deliver custom, senior team, and long-term leadership solutions. Provide sales expertise for complex proposals and actively shape SI’s strategy to achieve revenue and impact goals.

Education

  • Ohio University

    Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

    1998 — 2002

  • University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

    MS, Marketing

    2011 — 2012

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Coaching
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  • Career Development
  • Volunteer Training
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Management Development
  • Onboarding
  • Organizational Development
  • Event Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Program Management
  • Management
  • Team Building
  • 360 Feedback
  • Volunteer Management
  • Training
  • Executive Coaching
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Succession Planning
  • Event Management

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