Michael Smith

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ABOUT MICHAEL SMITH

Strategic Advisor, Consultant, Coach + Partner to Purpose-Driven Leaders and Organizations. Expert in Purpose, Impact, Sustainability + Brand Innovation Strategy to Advance Future-Fit Leadership, Growth, Impact + Transformation. Working to Advance the Purpose-Wellbeing-Regenerative-Impact Ecosystem + Economy, and Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.As a fractional Chief Impact Officer with 20+ years of experience in responsible + sustainable business, I help leaders bridge key gaps to grow purpose, value + impact. Clients include high-growth startups + scaleups, leading multinationals + their brands / global subsidiaries, VC / PE funds, impact investors + portfolio companies. Working with executives, boards, investors + cross-functional teams to evolve strategies that accelerate the growth of high-impact brands. Track record of developing and implementing strategies that enhance value creation, grow stakeholder trust, customer loyalty + competitive advantage through purpose, transparency, accountability + social / environmental performance. I am often asked by clients to review then recommend enhancements to Company / Brand Purpose, Sustainability + Impact Strategy; B Corp certification (or re-certification) is often part of my initial work with many clients given the value it creates. All leaders can benefit from thinking like a B Corp. We have compiled extensive research + B Corp company case studies from innovators like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry\'s and others leading B2C and B2B brands. I support leaders to define purpose / mission / vision / values, develop integrated strategies + future-fit business models. This includes new policies, processes, projects + programs based on best practices. My work often starts internally to engage all teams to contribute to sustainable innovation + ambitious goals. I offer connections to impact-aligned capital + investors to help achieve fundraising milestones. I\'ve also enrolled new business customers + strategic partners. The enhanced value creation strategies that I\'ve helped develop and implement for clients result in greater stakeholder engagement, brand affinity, trust, loyalty + competitive advantage.Building bridges across sectors + industries, I also lead collaborations + advocacy with governments + civil society to advance policies that accelerate positive impact + systems change. Through courageous collective leadership we will tackle pressing challenges + create a world where all people + the planet thrive.