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About Marty Snyder

Marty Snyder

Career

His career spans law (Managing Partner), Business (CEO Beverage Industry), Entrepreneurship (Startups/Capital; Real Estate Projects) and International Trade (Mexico-Russia), which engaged him in exhilarating and challenging projects around the world.

Aproach

Independent Advisory - Works solo directly with clients: Founders, corporate and nonprofit leaders, executive committees, advisory boards, management.
Experience - “I wish somebody would have told me that…” Shares hard-earned lessons & insights. Project-specific, comprehensive, experience-based support.
Outsider’s Perspective - Help leaders focus on the important vs. the urgent. Practical solutions for complex problems.

Areas

CEO confidant (It's lonely at the top)

Personal and professional development (How to live and work better)

Leadership/Executive Committee support and mentoring

Coaching managers

Organizational development (mission, goals, structure, teamwork)

Strategic planning

Operations

Crisis avoidance or management

Change management

Undefined/unexpected challenges

The Process

Beyond typical business topics

Messy “human” issues masquerading as a “business” problem?
Root causes?
Dysfunction at some level in the organization?
Personal problems impacting the business?
Interdependence: Issues with outside stakeholders (perhaps in conflict)?
Are leaders (and followers) finding meaning and satisfaction in their work? Impact on them and the organization?

Beyond typical business topics

Messy “human” issues masquerading as a “business” problem?
Root causes?
Dysfunction at some level in the organization?
Personal problems impacting the business?
Interdependence: Issues with outside stakeholders (perhaps in conflict)?
Are leaders (and followers) finding meaning and satisfaction in their work? Impact on them and the organization?

Beyond typical business topics

Messy “human” issues masquerading as a “business” problem?
Root causes?
Dysfunction at some level in the organization?
Personal problems impacting the business?
Interdependence: Issues with outside stakeholders (perhaps in conflict)?
Are leaders (and followers) finding meaning and satisfaction in their work? Impact on them and the organization?

Beyond typical business topics

Messy “human” issues masquerading as a “business” problem?
Root causes?
Dysfunction at some level in the organization?
Personal problems impacting the business?
Interdependence: Issues with outside stakeholders (perhaps in conflict)?
Are leaders (and followers) finding meaning and satisfaction in their work? Impact on them and the organization?

International

Law

Beverage Industry

Medical Practice

Public Service

Education

PERSONAL

I have lived most of my life in Louisville, Kentucky. I have three daughters. After their university training, each of my older daughters found their way to Chicago where they have their own families and professions. My youngest daughter is attending university.

Much of my interests and travel relate to family and friends. I enjoy exercise, walking outdoors, reading, lifelong learning (particularly history, biography, self-evolvement) and volunteering at a food pantry.

Testimonials

Tiffany Patrick

Web Creator

Plan, create and code internet sites and web pages.

Ernie Wilks

Web Creator

Plan, create and code internet sites and web pages.

Celeste Munro

Web Creator

Plan, create and code internet sites and web pages.

Jamie Snow

Web Creator

Plan, create and code internet sites and web pages.

Steven Kerrick, CPA/ABV, MBA Transaction Advisory Services, Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Over the past several years we have had the opportunity to work with Marty on various transitional matters of organizations and people within organizations. Marty’s past experience in starting and leading various businesses has proven to be very beneficial in getting to the heart of matters that might be impeding achievement of the overall goals of the organizations or individuals moving forward.

His professional, straight forward approach has been very beneficial as he is a quick study and able to communicate directly and precisely the issues that need to be addressed. We hope to work with him again on future matters.

Martin H. Ruby, FSA, Founder/Chairman of Stonewood Financial

I am an entrepreneur having started several businesses in my career. My latest venture is a web-based business serving retirement advisors around the country. Marty and I get together once a month to talk about the strategic issues I face in areas such as personnel, sales, and succession.

What I like best about his style is that it is non-judgmental. He is an excellent listener and basically leads you to the answers you are seeking without any preconceived notion of where things should be headed. I value his insights into my business and his ability to focus on the really important strategic issues.

Mike Norman, Chief Business Officer, Kentucky Science Center

We brought Marty in to help with cohesion issues on our executive team. His approach helped us uncover the root causes of friction and gave us the tools to rebuild trust and improve collaboration. His insight into human behavior and leadership dynamics was a game-changer for us. I highly recommend working with him.

Thomas Lambert PhD, Former Chair of Business Program Simmons College; Economics and Equine Administration Faculty at the University of Louisville

Marty Snyder is a consummate professional and has a great deal of managerial experience and friendships in the Louisville area business community. When I was at Simmons College, he was an invaluable friend and resource to the Simmons College business entrepreneurship program in that his network of personal and professional connections helped to expose our faculty and students to successful entrepreneurs to whom they would not normally have had access.

Through our discussion with these individuals, I discovered that Marty has also helped many of them to grow personally and professionally. I think Marty's wealth of knowledge and insights would be a great benefit to anyone.

Peyman Kiaras-Attari, Managing Director, M1 Software Inc.

It is a profound truth that an exceptional adviser not only guides but also possesses the ability to listen actively, creating a space where insights naturally emerge. During my time working with Marty, I had the privilege of benefiting from his counsel and guidance. His extraordinary ability to listen intently and perceptively enabled me to articulate complex challenges in ways I had not previously considered. Through his attentive presence, Marty skillfully facilitated my deliberation on intricate business strategies, encouraging me to explore multiple perspectives and arrive at well-reasoned conclusions and decisions.

Rather than simply prescribing solutions, Marty creates a reflective environment where one discovers answers within oneself. He taps into a vast reservoir of knowledge and experience he has acquired throughout his multifarious and fascinating life to offer pearls of wisdom in a calm and engaging manner that is quintessentially Marty. His guidance is clear and measured, providing the necessary framework for self-discovery while respecting autonomy in the decision-making process.

The outcome was truly transformative on both professional and personal levels—expanding not only my strategic capabilities but also my understanding of my own potential. My journey with Marty enriched me in ways that extend far beyond the office.

Jimmy Ray III, Jimmy Ray Financial Services, Former Peer Group Participant

Having Marty as an advisor feels like gaining a strategic advantage. His thoughtful, analytical coaching helped me solve problems while building confidence in my own decision-making. He helps you discover solutions, expand your thinking, and truly believe in your potential.