I’m Jan Smith.
I created Smith Signature Consulting to drive business impact for clients. I achieve this by working closely with leaders to help them build resilient, purpose-driven teams and cultures, empowering them to navigate complex challenges.
By designing tailored solutions and working in partnership with executives, I ensure they stay focused on their business needs while elevating their leadership capacity, enhancing team performance, and driving maximum business impact.
Empowering leaders Transforming teams Driving business value
What others say:
Systems Thinking & Engineering Background
Jan applies a systems thinking approach to architecting development solutions which take executives on a developmental journey with strong results.
Because of her background as an engineer, Jan approaches development in a holistic manner which she combines with passionate care for the individuals and teams she supports. Our people felt taken care of and this inspired loyalty to the company.
DeLisa Alexander
Board Director & Executive Advisor,
former Chief People Officer, Red Hat
Brilliant Thought Partner, Coach & Facilitator
I appreciated Jan’s consultative, fit-for-purpose recommendations and her ability to meet our business where we were, instead of offering a rigid solution. She is set apart by her brilliant facilitation skills and ability to thoughtfully and provocatively hold us accountable, without any person feeling disrespected.
I’m blown away by Jan’s genuine empathy and investment in our business and people outcomes. She is a brilliant thought partner and coach.
Amy Robertson
Chief People Officer, ServiceTrade
Technical Acumen and Deep Humanity
Jan has a wonderful balance of technical/analytical acumen and deep humanity that sets her apart. She is a strategic thinker able to meld the needs of the participant leaders with the goals and objectives of the larger organization.
Her collaborative approach, integrity, and domain expertise made me feel confident in every step we took together. I highly recommend Jan to any organization looking to elevate their leadership development efforts.
Ken Johnson
Vice President, Product Management, Application Developer BU @ Red Hat
Creating Lasting Business Value
At the heart of my approach is the belief that leadership development is not an isolated initiative—it’s a catalyst for business success. I work closely with organizations to build leadership strength in ways that drive meaningful business impact, such as scaling growth, leading change, and improving organizational effectiveness.
Having led key leadership initiatives at companies like Red Hat and Nortel, where I supported their dramatic transformations, I bring deep expertise in aligning leadership development with strategic goals. Through personalized coaching, assessments, and team engagements, I partner with executives to set strategic priorities, align teams, develop leadership competency, and achieve lasting impact.
Smith Signature Consulting 