Lead Boldly. Create Certainty. Succeed Authentically.
Steve Barrett
It's great to meet you!
Hi, I’m Steve Barrett- leadership coach, business advisor, and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.
I help bold, ambitious people lead with confidence, navigate change, and grow businesses that thrive. Whether you’re scaling a company, stepping into a bigger role, building something new, or finding your way after a major setback, I’ll help you unlock your strengths and move forward with clarity and purpose.
After 30 years in senior leadership, including roles as a Director in fast-growth franchise and B2B businesses, I made a decision that changed everything. I walked away from the six-figure salary, the status, and the relentless corporate grind to build something that aligned with who I really was, and to help others do the same.
Over the years, I’ve seen the difference between leaders who survive and those who truly grow: it comes down to self-awareness, courage, and knowing how to play to your strengths, even when the pressure’s on.
I’ve always cared more about people than position. I don’t believe leadership is about titles or hierarchy, it’s about impact, alignment, and how you show up when things get hard. I coach with that same mindset: no fluff, no fixing, just helping you tap into what you’re naturally great at and use it to lead, grow, and thrive.
My approach blends strategic insight, business experience, and strengths-based psychology. I ask the bold questions, challenge outdated thinking, and hold up the mirror when you need it most. But more than anything, I create a space for you to think clearly, act boldly, and lead with purpose, on your terms.
Because when you know who you are and what you’re capable of, you stop second-guessing. You start showing up as the leader you were always meant to be.
Let’s make your next move a bold one.
How My Strengths Help You
I believe in walking the talk—so when I coach using strengths, I bring my own to the table too. These are the talents that shape how I work and help me support you at your best:
- Strategic
I help you cut through complexity fast. Whether it’s business growth, leadership challenges, or navigating change—I see patterns, options, and the path forward when others get stuck.
- Relator
I build trust quickly. You get real conversations, not surface-level coaching. I’ll challenge you boldly—but always from a place of understanding and respect.
- Self-Assurance
I bring clarity and calm in uncertain times. When you’re facing tough decisions, I’ll help you back your instincts, trust your judgment, and move forward with confidence.
- Maximizer
Good isn’t good enough. I’ll spot what’s working—and help you sharpen it into something truly exceptional. I believe in growth through excellence, not overload.
- Futuristic
I’ll help you stay focused on where you’re going. Whether you’re scaling a business or redefining success, I’ll challenge you to think long-term and lead with vision.
My Certifications
My Ground Breaking Audio Course Has Arrived
Mastering Change
Change isn’t coming- it’s here.
Are you surviving it or mastering it?
This powerful audio course helps you turn fear into action and uncertainty into clarity.
Navigate career shifts or personal changes with confidence, purpose, and the tools to move forward boldly.
The Black Flag Ethos
This Isn’t Business as Usual
At Black Flag Coaching, we don’t do business-as-usual.
Our name is inspired by the pirate ships of the Golden Age—not for the chaos, but for the courage.
Pirate crews threw out rigid hierarchies, valued strengths over titles, and created their own systems of trust, leadership, and shared purpose.
That’s what I help my clients do.
Whether you’re scaling a business, redefining your leadership, or navigating major change, you don’t need permission to do things differently. You just need clarity, confidence, and the right kind of support.
This is coaching for people who are done waiting for the system to work for them—leaders who are ready to challenge the norm, lead with intention, and build success on their own terms.
Raise your flag. Signal your intent. Let’s create your certainty.
How can I help?
Reach out to discuss how I can support you or your business
"Helping you achieve success, your way!"