Sheila Rioux

About Sheila Rioux

You bring the human out of the nerd” – a client recently told me. That statement sums up what I do. I help technical leaders hone their people skills to become trusted business partners.Did you know that most technical leaders struggle when they move into senior leadership roles? Can you relate? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you want to talk less and influence more? Are you leading a change that’s going nowhere? Are you uncomfortable having the tough conversations? The deep technical focus that served you well in the past can get in the way as a senior leader. That focus can prevent you from seeing things through a broader perspective and achieving greater results through your people. I can help you see beyond your technical focus to: Understand and empathize with your business partners, Communicate with clarity, Build authentic, trusting relationships, Inspire teams and get results, Have greater strategic impact on the business.Working with me you’ll gain: Greater self-awareness into your strengths and blind spots, A deeper awareness of others, A broader perspective of the business, Comfort moving beyond your technical focus, Confidence in your leadership abilities, A plan to move forward to achieve your goals.If you’re a mid- to senior technical leader grappling with the people side of leadership, you’ve come to the right place. Schedule a free discovery call to see if coaching is right for you. https://meetings.hubspot.com/sheila-riouxA few thoughts from my clients:“Sheila helps me identify the crux of an issue. It’s never an IT issue…underneath it’s usually a business alignment or people issue” – Director, Infrastructure“During our sessions it’s like seeing myself in a mirror. I like her style because it gets me to the essence and untangles my busy mind.” -Maria, Pantera Capital“Sheila has the rare combination of an empathetic personal nature blended with a whip-smart, analytical mind. She knows how to connect but doesn’t let you get away with shortcuts in your thinking.” - Paul, Director, Product Development\"She was able to go to the center and bring focus when I was dancing around the edges and helped me recognize and articulate the most important next step I needed to make.\"- JoAnne, Sr. Marketing Manager#leadershipdevelopment#executivecoaching#coaching

Experience

1. Founder, Executive & Leadership Coach

   Leadbeyond Coaching, Llc

   Jul 2020 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Driving performance through people. Helping leaders go beyond their comfort zones to connect, engage and inspire their people.

Education

• University of South Florida

  Ph.D.

• Colgate University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Skills

• Organizational Effectiveness
• 360 Feedback
• Succession Planning
• Organizational Development
• Performance Management
• Recruiting
• Change Management
• Management
• Coaching
• Organizational Design
• Consulting
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership
• Psychometrics
• Employee Engagement