Sheryl Kurtis | New York, NY

Sheryl Kurtis is an empowering leadership development and executive coach in New York, NY, USA. Drawing on over 30 years of executive experience as Managing Director and EVP at UBS, Barclays, and Wells Fargo, Sheryl Kurtis understands what it’s like to lead through complexity and uncertainty. She has guided organizations through major change when outcomes were unclear and resistance was real, and now brings that same grounded leadership to her coaching practice. Sheryl is known for her calm, strategic approach and her ability to help leaders navigate high-stakes transitions—whether driving AI adoption, leading organizational transformation, or stepping confidently into expanded leadership roles. In addition to executive coaching in New York, NY, Sheryl also provides virtual coaching across all U.S. time zones.

Coaching Philosophy

Sheryl brings a strong business lens to her coaching, asking incisive questions that help leaders see challenges from new perspectives. Known for her direct feedback and ability to draw on real-world executive experience, she helps clients spark new ideas and develop concrete strategies they can apply right away. Her sessions are highly practical and focused on the real situations leaders face, ensuring that each conversation leads to greater clarity on next steps—and the confidence to take them.

Results Achieved

• Director at financial technology firm – Recently promoted but lacked confidence to lead and influence at this level. Strengthened her ability to communicate and influence effectively. Named best storyteller at an internal leadership conference and built a team development approach now adopted organization-wide.
• Senior executive groomed for CRO – Identified as high-potential with strong technical expertise but needed executive presence to solidify his succession position. Developed his strategic voice and influence with senior leaders. Now positioned as the clear successor for Chief Risk Officer.

Articles Written

• How to Present to Senior Executives: The Art of Concise Leadership Communication
• Harnessing the Power of Key Leadership Competencies
• Five Key Behaviors to Boost Team Performance