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Sheila Maith

Senior Executive Coach
Goodstone Group LLC
Washington, D.C.
Email:   Sh****@*************ng.com
Phone:  301.821.5689

Education and Professional Affiliations
  • JD cum laude Harvard Law School
  • MPP Kennedy School of Government
  • AB magna cum laude in public policy studies, Duke University
  • Certificate in Leadership Coaching, Georgetown University Institute on Transformational Leadership.
  • Chairman of Board of Trustees, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School (2020- present)
  • Board Member, Montgomery Housing Partnership (2004-2011)

Certified:  Leadership Circle Profile, EQ in Action and TetraMap

Professional Experience

As a consultant and executive coach, Sheila is inspired by working with leaders in a range of companies and mission-driven institutions to take their leadership, and their organizations, to the next level. She brings twenty-five years of experience as a leader, a board member, a funder and an advocate to her coaching practice.

Sheila provides insights, challenge and accountability to help her clients achieve their aspirations and fulfil their potential. Through open questioning, direct communication and constructive challenge, she helps clients access their own wisdom. Sheila believes coaching offers a path for her clients’ reflection, growth and achievement. She has experienced the power of coaching and is inspired to offer its possibilities to her clients.

Recent Coaching Assignments

  • Senior Partner at an Am Law 100 firm seeking to modulate his personal style and develop more effective relationships with his peers and junior partners in his practice area.
  • Senior leader at a global pharmaceutical firm seeking to advance, strengthen networks and develop leadership presence.
  • Chief Customer Success Officer of a global software company seeking to strengthen her leadership skills, including team management and effectiveness in conducting difficult conversations.
  • Co-CEO of the nation’s largest non-profit media organization for Black Americans seeking to strengthen her effectiveness in an expanded role and leading through an organizational transition.
  • Managing Director of Lending for a state-wide CDFI with $260 million in total assets seeking to more effectively deploy capital and strengthen leadership skills.
  • Executive Vice President and General Counsel of multi-state non-profit providing health, education, housing, economic development and advocacy services and programs throughout the southwest US seeking to effectively manage organizational growth and expansion.
  • Executive Director of a nonprofit law firm representing children from the five boroughs in New York City Court proceedings, seeking to strengthen her executive leadership team and implement data driven decision making.
  • Social impact executive launching a consulting practice focused on finding market opportunities to leverage private sector resources that scale solutions for advancing equity, reducing poverty and improving health.
  • Vice President leading a business unit within a major national retailer to improve business results through more effective delegation, communication and collaboration.
  • Senior leader in a law firm consultancy seeking more effective collaboration and advancement within the practice.
  • CEO of a housing development organization restructuring and eliminating programs, creating new lines of business and positioning the company for sustainability in light of changes in market and declining philanthropic resources.
  • Senior attorney of counsel in Am Law 100 firm under consideration for equity partnership, seeking to strengthening network of working relationships throughout the firm. (Elected partner 6 months after conclusion of coaching.)
  • Chief Philanthropy Officer of a national non-profit organization to work more effectively in partnership with the senior executive team.
  • Director of Educational Services for the Department of Defense overseeing K-12 schools in 8 countries seeking to increase effectiveness in building an integrated team and working with headquarters.
  • Founder and CEO of a business lending organization seeking to take his organization to the next level, including launching two regional offices and bringing performance disciplines to his organization.
  • Director in an international public finance organization aspires to develop leadership presence and greater self-confidence to step into a more senior role.
  • Director of Lending for a national community bank working to strengthen leadership presence and self-confidence.
  • Divisional business head for an electronics manufacturer working to adapt influence style to be more aligned with company’s culture.
  • Associate Executive Director of a national professional association seeking to create a more effective working relationship with her supervisor and effective management of a diverse team.
  • Executive director of a regional housing development organization looks to restructure governance, launch new business lines and lead his organization into its next phase of growth and impact.

Career History

Executive Coach and Independent Consultant (2009-Present)
Sheila provides executive coaching to leaders from a wide range of organizations. She has coached in a national leadership development built on a performance development framework. She also develops and leads training workshops and offers facilitation and advisory services.

Federal Reserve Board of Governors (2005-2008)
Community Affairs Officer and Senior Advisor
Sheila led the community affairs function within the Board, including oversight of twelve Reserve Banks. She hired and led a team to identify needs in underserved markets and develop programs in response.

Fannie Mae Foundation
Managing Director, Policy and Leadership Development (2003-2005)
Sheila managed a portfolio of $3 million in grant and program funds, as well as the Foundation’s signature leadership programs, to advance public policy in support of increased investment in affordable housing. She created and managed a network of strategic partners in support of the Foundation’s work.

Office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (1998-2001)
Senior Economic Counsel, Health, Labor and Pensions Committee
Sheila served as the Senator’ primary staff on economic development issues, including his work as a member of the Joint Economic Committee. She cultivated and maintained relationships with key economic constituencies in the state and in Washington, D.C.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (1993-1998)
Director of Federal Policy
Sheila managed federal policy development and advocacy on behalf of LISC’s offices nationwide.