About

An experienced coach, facilitator, and compelling communicator, Steve delivers the inspiration and actionable insights to help leaders and their organizations shape a meaningful future for all who follow.

Steve Wood is the VP of Global Delivery for Core Strengths and is an experienced and highly motivational keynote speaker, facilitator, and senior manager with a proven record of success in a range of demanding and fast-paced environments. He has extensive experience in developing and facilitating training focusing on leadership, team dynamics, conflict management, and personal development.

A skilled communicator and leader, Steve has worked in partnership with a number of the UK’s largest organisations in developing and delivering programmes that provide a lasting difference to both individuals and the business.

Prior to joining forces with Core Strengths (UK) in 2008, Steve was sales and marketing manager for Chartered Management Institute - leading the development of client relationships and leadership programmes across the UK. Steve has worked with organisations in most sectors of the UK, helping with the identification of needs and design/delivery of programmes that made a lasting change to organisations whilst also providing the opportunity for individuals to achieve formal management/leadership qualifications.

Prior to joining Chartered Management Institute in 2002, Steve worked for 28 years as a senior HR & L&D manager with LloydsTSB Bank.

"Ask questions to be curious and listen genuinely with the intent to understand. And you can only listen to understand if you genuinely care what the answers are." - Steve Wood