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Formerly Transformational Leadership Academy
Transform yourself and your organization through executive coaching, professional development, and leadership training that creates lasting impact. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, serving leaders throughout Northeast Ohio, nationwide, and worldwide.
Ranked #2 — Top Executive Team Offsite Facilitators in Ohio (2026) ↗
Executive coaching is a personalized development partnership that helps leaders sharpen strategic thinking, develop executive presence, and amplify organizational impact. Steve Weiss is an ICF ACC Credentialed, Level 2 Certified Executive Coach based in Cleveland, Ohio with 30+ years of leadership experience. He offers executive coaching, team coaching, leadership assessments, and strategic planning services throughout Northeast Ohio, and virtual executive coaching to leaders nationwide and worldwide.
Comprehensive leadership development services from Cleveland, Ohio.
A scenario-based assessment that measures how culinary and hospitality leaders lead under pressure and turn insight into action.
Comprehensive leadership development for individuals in reentry and from disadvantaged backgrounds, plus organizations, nonprofits, and programs that serve these communities through executive coaching, team development, and leadership training.
Trusted credentials from leading coaching organizations
Real transformations from leaders who have experienced the power of executive coaching.
Catalis Leadership has received 11 verified client testimonials from executives, managers, and leaders across various industries including healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and professional services. Clients consistently report improved leadership skills, better communication, and transformational career growth after working with Steve Weiss, ICF ACC Credentialed, Level 2 Certified Executive Coach.
Founder and CEO at Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute
“Steve's training and coaching are a powerful model... He quickly builds trust and enables students to face triggers and challenges that once held them back.”
Assistant Manager
“Steve is a phenomenal leadership coach. He has given me tools to communicate well with others in the workplace—scenarios to help me be ready for any situation that may arise, how to deal with stress and anxiety while working with others in a fast-paced environment, and how to deal effectively with teammates.”
Executive Director at Unheard Voices Outreach
“I feel that this is one of the first workshops I've done to actually have an impact. Tomorrow I have staff meetings and I'm going to implement some of the things I learned today.”
Director of Inclusive Hiring at Center for Employment Opportunities
“Working with Steve has helped me lead with greater clarity and confidence. He doesn't just offer advice; he helps you uncover your own answers and translate your values into action as a leader.”
Program Graduate
“This course helped me build trust and teamwork... It changed the way I work with my team and approach situations. Steve's genuine care made a huge difference. I've gained confidence in my leadership skills.”
Manager
“Steve helped me use nonviolent communication, stay calm, and lead by example—skills that improved my teamwork at work and in life.”
Workshop Participant
“Learning about the growth mindset was a turning point for me. I've started accepting feedback more openly in all areas of my life. One word to describe it: Inspiring.”
Course Graduate
“The most impactful lesson was understanding the difference between transactional and transformational leadership. Transformational leadership is about living your values, earning respect, and inspiring others through your actions... This course gave me a growth mindset and boosted my confidence.”
Course Graduate
“The lesson on fixed mindset vs. growth mindset made a lasting impact... The one lesson that will stick with me forever is to never stop growing in the mind. I feel confident in my leadership abilities, and I would 100% recommend this course.”
Chef at Edwins Graduate
“This course taught me the importance of evaluating my feelings and how to actively listen to really understand others. I've already started using these skills in real life. I feel much more confident in my leadership.”
Program Graduate
“Steve taught me a lot about transformational leadership and how to be a leader not only in a culinary environment but at any workplace and at home... I know how to use my words, and I know how to communicate.”
Fresh perspectives and strategies to elevate your leadership.
What kitchens teach about leadership: the best chefs beg for criticism before the plate leaves the pass. One surgeon's page of notes explains why.
Why do some leaders create followers while others create more leaders? The secret lies in a counterintuitive leadership approach that most executives avoid.
A 170-year-old family recipe went up in flames—and Bill Samuels Sr.'s radical gamble rewrote every leadership playbook on calculated risk.
The meeting room erupted when Sarah called out her boss for dodging tough decisions—then something unexpected happened that transformed their entire team...
One shouted order during dinner rush determines who becomes a chef—and who gets fired. The leadership secret hiding in "Yes, Chef!" changes everything.
Your kitchen team is crumbling under pressure while competitors thrive with half the stress—here's the leadership shift that changes everything.
Get answers to common questions about executive coaching and leadership development
Start your leadership journey with a complimentary discovery session. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Steve Weiss serves executives throughout Northeast Ohio, nationwide, and worldwide. Let's explore how coaching can help you achieve your goals.
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