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Raleigh & Durham, NC, USA

(919) 666-7489

We help organizations and leaders tap into the very best they have to offer Jenn Giordano, M.A., Ed.M., ACC
Organizational Psychologist, Executive Coach
SmartfulWorks Founder
// our expertise

Executive Coaching and Leadership Development in Raleigh, Durham & Beyond​

Executive Coaching

We coach leaders and individuals helping them identify natural strengths, and passions, as well as overcome areas of challenge.

Leadership Development

We clarify the vision, mission & values of an organization and help shape their culture. We help leaders develop their story into something impactful & inspiring.

Team and Culture

We help teams work hand-in-hand toward common goals while fostering collaborative cultures where everyone has each other’s backs.

Corporate Training

We work with individuals to develop communication, influencing, resilience, cross generational collaboration, and presentation skills.

// Our Approach

We visualize and implement solutions to your organization's challenges

SmartfulWorks works with leaders, teams, and organizations on becoming inspiring places to work where team members are all in and drive the organization’s mission and vision forward with enthusiasm. Learn how SmartfulWorks can help with corporate culture development in Raleigh and the great Research Triangle area. 

Build a better organization and team.

Organizational Challenges

  • Competing Interests
  • Financial Constraints
  • Resistance to Change
  • External Pressures
  • Limited Talent

SmartfulWorks Approach

  • Deep Understanding
  • Proven Approach
  • Visionary Collaboration

Organizational Results

  • Robust Culture
  • Energized Employees
  • Inspiring Leadership
  • Increased Innovation
  • Increased Productivity
  • Improved Teamwork

Our Clients

// Who WE ARE

Shaping the Leadership of North Carolina and beyond

SmartfulWorks is passionate about helping companies in the Raleigh-Durham/Triangle area and across North Carolina. The growth happening around us is bringing many more companies, entrepreneurs, leaders, and change agents who are looking for ways to inspire and lead into the future. We want to leverage the past professional experiences we have had in New York, San Francisco, and internationally, and combine them with the unique culture in the Triangle to enable businesses and leaders to grow and develop to their most optimal levels.

Catapult your leadership and your business. Innovate with us.

North Carolina is one of the fastest growing states in the nation
North Carolina is one of the fastest growing states in the nation

NC’s Economy is #17 in the country
NC’s Economy is #17 in the country

13 companies headquartered in NC made the Fortune 500 list in 2020
13 companies headquartered in NC made the Fortune 500 list in 2020

Home to Apple and Google campuses
Home to Apple and Google campuses

Key Industries range from Aerospace & Defense to Healthcare and Life Sciences
Key Industries range from Aerospace & Defense to Healthcare and Life Sciences

North Carolina is smart and growing
North Carolina is smart and growing

NC’s Economy is #17 in the country
NC’s Economy is #17 in the country

13 companies headquartered in NC made the Fortune 500 list in 2020
13 companies headquartered in NC made the Fortune 500 list in 2020

Home to Apple & Google campuses
Home to Apple & Google campuses

Key Industries range from Aerospace & Defense to Healthcare and Life Sciences
Key Industries range from Aerospace & Defense to Healthcare and Life Sciences

What Our Clients Are Saying

Emilia Clarke
Alex
Learning and Development Manager, PwC
Jenn was part of a 50-member coaching team at a marquee leadership development experience for over 5 years. She consistently received positive feedback from her coaches and showed up to each session with contagious energy. She was one of the most genuine people I've worked with and made my life easier, a dream vendor! We often used Jenn as a role model for other coaches in the group as well.
Emilia Clarke
Chris Rusconi, PhD
CRO, PKD Foundation
Jenn is a tremendous executive coach. I’ve worked with her for several years as both a for-profit and nonprofit executive and have found her processes and guidance extremely beneficial. From starting with value exercises to help me find my “why” to guide my decision-making, to team interviews to help define my strengths/weaknesses, Jenn has helped me grow into a more effective leader. She provides excellent guidance in how to have crucial conversations, holds me accountable and has taught me communication models useful to me as well as the teams I support. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Meredith
Genentech
A Vice President of mine was interested in a professional development workshop for his department that addressed the topics of Influencing without authority and working within an intergenerational workforce. Jenn met with the client and his leadership team to explore the topic, and subsequently developed and delivered an engaging and thought-provoking two-day workshop/ learning experience to this group (~70 people spanning a spectrum of experience/ seniority). Jenn's personable and thoughtful approach enabled her to garner trust and respect that spanned a highly technical group of scientists to those in more administrative support roles.
Jamie Hawkins
Assistant Director Duke University Health System
My coaching experience with Jenn Giordano has exceeded any expectations that I had going into this journey. Working with Jenn has helped me develop my communication methods with other Executive leaders and has helped me make the transition from “employee” to a true strategic partner within my business. During my time working with Jenn, she’s helped me develop new ways of leading people, been a sounding board for strategic decision making, and given me the courage to take back and see the value in my time. Working with Jenn has, without a doubt, helped me to be a more effective, engaged, and fulfilled leader.