About Coach Steph

Hello, I'm Steph Valadez.

With over 19 years of professional experience in recruitment, workforce development, and diversity and inclusion, I am dedicated to making an impact through our most valuable asset—people. I have worked in diverse environments, including global and domestic organizations, non-profits, and corporations partnering with early career professionals to C-Suite executives.


A few years ago, during the height of the pandemic, I hit rock bottom. I was deeply unhappy and undervalued at my job, facing countless roadblocks while trying to advance. I prioritized all the wrong things and found myself navigating a failed marriage and feeling utterly lost.


Then, I was fortunate enough to join a leadership program that included access to an executive coach. This experience was a game-changer for me. Working with my coach brought clarity to my career and personal life. Shortly after completing the coaching program, I transitioned to a new consulting role that seemed perfect for me. Although that role ended six months later, leading to a period of unemployment and living with my senior parents, the coaching experience set me on a path to greater fulfillment and resilience.


What I value: my family and friends, travel, making quality connections, volunteering, and working to improve my well-being.

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