SladeCOACH,LLC

About

"Every business owner and leader wants to make progress—whether that's growing the business, building a stronger team, navigating change, or simply becoming more effective. but sometimes the biggest obstacle to progress isn't the business itself. It's how we think, how we respond, and how we lead."

I'm Walter Slade, PCC, SHRM-SCP, founder, and president of SladeCOACH, LLC. I draw on more than 40 years of leadership and organizational experience, to partner with business owners, executives, and teams to translate self-awareness into action—strengthening decision-making, relationships, collaboration, accountability, and business performance.

My partnering philosophy is simple: Lead Yourself First.

I believe the experience we create externally starts with the mindset and behaviors we practice internally.

My work is about helping leaders gain clarity, recognize what's helping or holding them back, strengthen relationships, and turn greater self-awareness into meaningful action.

Because ultimately, it's not just about becoming a better leader. It's about the difference that better leadership makes—for your people, your business, and the results you achieve.

Before founding my coaching practice, I held human resources and organizational leadership roles at companies including Merck, Digital Equipment Corporation, Nortel, and TRW. 

I earned my B.A. from Drew University and hold credentials as an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).