Hi, I'm Cathy Smith - Senior Principal, Leadership Development at Korn Ferry
I thrive on empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential through strategic leadership development. My passion lies in transforming potential into performance, leveraging my extensive experience in sales and talent management to drive exceptional results in dynamic environments.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Delivered over $100M in annual revenue growth at Google.
Currently a Senior Principal focusing on leadership development programs.
Can help others by developing impactful leadership and team strategies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Sales & Account Management
Began career in client-facing roles, building a strong foundation in sales and account management within the tech industry.
✦ Account Management
✦ Sales
✦ Client Success
Google Leadership Roles
Progressed through various leadership positions at Google, managing large accounts and driving significant revenue growth.
✦ Head of Industry
✦ Sr. Account Manager
✦ Revenue Growth
Leadership Development Focus
Transitioned to specializing in leadership and management training, applying extensive experience to develop others.
✦ Leadership Development
✦ People Management
✦ Korn Ferry
💪🏻 Superpowers
Driving Revenue Growth
Proven ability to deliver substantial revenue increases through strategic sales and account management.
✦ Exceeded $100M annual revenue targets at Google.
✦ Managed key accounts with a focus on client success and expansion.
✦ Skilled in SEM, PPC, and online advertising strategies.
Leadership Development Expert
Specializes in cultivating talent and building effective leadership capabilities.
✦ Designs and delivers impactful leadership training programs.
✦ Focuses on people development and team performance enhancement.
✦ Experienced in team building and leadership.
Strategic People Management
Expertise in nurturing individual and team potential for peak performance.
✦ Passionate about developing individuals and empowering teams.
✦ Leverages 12+ years at Google to inform best practices.
✦ Combines sales acumen with people development insights.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with leaders focused on organizational effectiveness.
✦ Exploring innovative approaches to talent development.
✦ Finding opportunities to share insights on high-performance teams.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on leadership development programs.
✦ Share best practices for building and managing high-performing teams.
✦ Offer insights into driving revenue growth through sales and account management.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with HR leaders focused on talent acquisition.
✦ Identifying emerging trends in executive coaching.
✦ Learning about new technologies impacting people development.