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Testimonials
Robert Behan
CFA Strategic Asset Management & Global Distribution Executive
"I can’t recommend Steven Miyao highly enough. He’s brilliant, incredibly well-educated, and has a knack for offering fresh, game-changing perspectives. He’s been instrumental in guiding me through my career pivot with clarity and confidence."
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Brad Jung
Board Member, Financial Services Executive
"I began working with Steven during a pivotal time in my career, facing major leadership decisions and balancing business growth with personal commitments. Steven's coaching was not generic; he asked the right questions, challenged my assumptions, and helped me break down complex decisions into clear, actionable steps.
Steven's coaching is rooted in real experience. He understands the pressures of leading a business, making high-stakes decisions, and managing transitions because he has done it himself. He helped me refine my leadership approach and make choices aligned with my long-term goals and personal priorities.
Steven also coached several of my direct reports, significantly impacting their individual growth and our team's overall performance. His guidance improved their decision-making and leadership skills, which elevated our organization.
What stood out most was Steven's ability to balance strategic insight with practical execution. He helped me structure my next steps, hold myself accountable, and navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.
Steven is not the coach for those seeking to hear only what they want. However, if you want a trusted advisor who will push you to think differently, make better decisions, and lead purposefully, I highly recommend working with him."
Parker Roy
Co-Founder & CEO @ AltsXL Wealth Solutions
"Steven’s experience and empirical perspective are critical to his success, and he has both in abundance.
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I engaged Steven’s coaching services when I was transitioning from executive leadership roles in Corporate America to owning my own asset management consulting firm. His influence on my attitude, process, and priorities was exceptional. He helped me sort through the noise, identify what was a true priority, and then execute on those priorities.
Through an effective discovery period, Steven identified what was most important to me and built his coaching around those objectives. He kept me on track and in alignment with my professional and personal value system. I cannot express enough positivity and confidence in Steven’s skill set. He is exceptional!"
Christina J. Chua, Entrepreneur
I met Steven at a crucial moment in my start-up/entrepreneurial journey when I had to shift from a “passion project” mindset to expanding the team and fundraising. He became more than a life coach. He’s a mentor and someone I deeply admire for how grounded, honest, principled, encouraging, and empathetic he is. High performance without stress has become a mantra for me, and I can’t thank him more for the wisdom he’s imparted!
Alex Rabinovich
Financial Services Executive
"Steven is a thoughtful, strategic leader who also empowers others. His extensive experience in corporate and entrepreneurial environments is invaluable to anyone seeking to become a better professional and a more effective leader. His approach is personalized, flexible, and results-oriented. The impact is clear and significant."
Eunice Yu
Primary Care Physician, Patient-Centered Innovator
"Steven helped me understand my intrinsic motivators and work out concrete steps in incorporating more of them into my life. By the end of our sessions, I had a clear understanding of the next steps in my life and career, as well as how to move in that direction with a 90-day plan. I strongly recommend Steven as a coach if you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed. His deep background in tech and healthcare is a bonus for those in adjacent fields."
PJ Christie
Founder and CEO
"Steven is a great coach. He's been there and done that. Coaching Metta is an excellent description of his approach - there's a need for kindness in our lives and benevolence in our business practices. For Steven, these are foundational executive values. Highly recommend."
Danny N. Kabeya
Financial Services Exec.
"I strongly recommend Steven as an executive coach. He has been life-changing in helping me in my journey of self-discovery. The results are unequivocal: I have better quality time with my family and alignment with my business objectives."
Sarah Masters
Group Product Manager, Trust & Safety @ YouTube
"I highly recommend Steven for folks thinking through the evolution of their career. He is a thoughtful and insightful coach whose real-world experience as a business leader brings gravitas and real insight to challenges we face as leaders in our roles. In particular, Steven helped me think through what's truly important for me in my career and understand that as much as I want to control all aspects of my work, there are better ways to prioritize my time to be effective."
Arun Ramchandra,
Global Head of Digital, Distribution & Enterprise Technologies @ Invesco
"I have known Steven for many years now and after some discussions decided to hire him as my coach. I could not have made a better decision for me personally and professionally. It has been and continues to be a real gift for me in more ways than one.
Working with Steven helped me get unstuck during a pivotal moment in my life. He created a space where I could reflect honestly, explore new possibilities, and gain clarity on what I really want—both professionally and personally.
His coaching struck the right balance between strategic and personal. Whether we were talking about career shifts, emotional patterns, or healthier habits, Steven helped me see the bigger picture while staying grounded in what matters most.
Most of all, Steven helped me make intentional choices. He didn’t push quick answers, was incredibly patient (yes, you need to be, when dealing with me)—instead, he guided me to think deeply and move forward with confidence. His approach, though very structured, was clearly personalized to my needs.
I’d recommend him to anyone navigating change and looking for clarity."
Greg Kahn
General Counsel
"Steven Miyao was instrumental in guiding me through a major career transition. His coaching and thoughtful approach helped me assess opportunities with clarity, ensuring my next move aligned with my long-term goals. Steven’s ability to listen, provide tailored advice, and help me prioritize several important decisions made a significant impact on this critical process. I’m extremely grateful for his advice and highly recommend him to anyone navigating a career shift."
