Toyinda L. Smith

About Toyinda L. Smith

Toyinda L. Smith is the Principal of The Coaching Seat®, a coach education and leadership…

Experience

1. Senior Executive Coach

   Meridian Resources

   Sep 2025 — Present

   As a Senior Executive Coach, I partner with professionals in transition, whether stepping into a new leadership role, navigating a career pivot, or rebounding from organizational change. I help individuals and organizations move through periods of uncertainty with clarity, resilience, and actionable strategies for growth.My areas of focus include:Career Transition CoachingI guide clients through pivotal career moments, offering support in personal branding, market re-entry, interview readiness, and long-term career alignment. My goal is to help them regain momentum and confidently own their narrative.Leadership DevelopmentI work with executives and high-potential leaders to strengthen their influence, emotional intelligence, and strategic clarity. Whether preparing for their first leadership role or advancing to the next level, I help them unlock what’s possible.As a Senior Executive Coach, I Work With:Executives and emerging leaders navigating changeOrganizations investing in talent development or outplacement supportMission-driven professionals seeking clarity, confidence, and growth

Education

• Indiana State University

  MS, Student Affairs and Higher Education

  2007 — 2010

• Purdue University

  BA, Psychology & Sociology

  1994 — 1998

• Purdue University

  AS, Organizational Leadership and Supervision

  1998 — 1999

Skills

• Budgets
• Program Management
• Recruiting
• Microsoft Office
• Public Relations
• Management
• Coaching
• Training
• Teaching
• Research
• Operations Management
• Higher Education
• Leadership Development
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Lean Manufacturing
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing
• Event Management
• Access
• Sports