Sheryl Kurtis
5.0
(19)
Elevate Your Leadership | 30+ Years Developing Leaders | Proven Coach
Studied at DePaul University
Works at KURTIS CONSULTING
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Sheryl’s Leadership Coaching Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
60+ people coached for Leadership Coaching
Sheryl has helped clients get into these companies:
Welcome to my profile! With over three decades in leadership at top institutions like UBS, Barclays, and Wells Fargo, I bring deep expertise to my role as Founder and Coach at Kurtis Consulting. I empower senior professionals and emerging executives to master high-impact leadership skills through thought-provoking questions, targeted skill-building, and real-world insights. I offer strategies to unlock potential, navigate complex transitions, and lead with confidence. Let's work together to elevate your leadership journey!
Sheryl can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
AI Strategy
Change Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Conflict Resolution
Diversity and Inclusion
Emotional Intelligence
Ethical Leadership
Innovation and Creativity
Problem Solving
Team AI Upskilling
Time Management
Work Experience
Founder and Coach
KURTIS CONSULTING
October 2021 - Present
As the founder and coach, I ignite transformation for leaders on the path to their highest potential. I work with senior professionals and emerging executives to master the behaviors that shape high-impact leadership and inspire sustainable success. Through a tailored blend of thought-provoking questions, targeted skill-building, and real-world insights, I empower clients to elevate their leadership impact, navigate complex transitions, and lead with confidence. Partner with me to bring clarity, resilience, and purpose to your leadership journey.
Executive Vice President
Wells Fargo
January 2019 - August 2021
Hiring Manager
Built and guided a high-impact transformation team to strengthen regulatory compliance and risk management across Wells Fargo. Engaged top consulting firms and partnered with C-suite leaders to lead initiatives that established effective governance frameworks, mitigated risks, and enhanced program effectiveness. Reported regularly to the Board and US Regulators. Experiences further honed ability to lead through chaotic, complex business situations and strategic challenges—skills now applied to empower coaching clients.
Managing Director
Barclays
March 2009 - December 2018
Hiring Manager
Built and led high-performing teams that delivered complex, cross-functional transformations across IT, front-office risk, and regulatory landscapes. Engaged directly with C-suite executives to deliver on mission-critical initiatives through strong governance and operational excellence. Experience sharpened ability to guide leaders through high-stakes challenges, build high-performing teams, and engage with peer and C-suite executives, core focuses in coaching practice.
Managing Director
UBS
December 1986 - March 2009
Hiring Manager
Progressed from developer to Managing Director, first building and leading global IT operation teams and then overseeing large, global teams to deliver strategic IT change. This journey through progressively senior roles instilled a deep understanding of leadership development, talent cultivation, and strategic alignment—skills that serve as the foundation for work with clients today.
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor's degree, Economics
DePaul University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management Information Systems
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Overall Rating
5.0
Sheryl has helped clients get into these companies: