An insightful and caring coach, trained psychologist and former HR executive, Mary Stieber Reynhout excels at developing talent and helping leaders maximize their potential. At Navigate Forward, she guides executives in career transition to reach their goals.

Mary’s experience spans corporate, non-profit and higher education, as well as running her own coaching, consulting and assessment firm. She led talent development, training and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for a variety of organizations, and has consulted on coaching and leadership development programs with many other companies.

Her corporate work includes key roles with Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Career Partners International, Royal Bank of Canada and Wells Fargo. Mary also worked at several colleges and universities in Minnesota as a faculty member, program administrator, and leadership and career coach.

Mary is a graduate of Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where she studied sociology and music. She earned her master’s degree in educational services and counseling psychology at the University of Minnesota. She also holds a mini-MBA in leadership from the University of St. Thomas, and received her coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation.

A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, mental health equity and access to education, Mary dedicates her time and talents to several non-profit organizations whose missions support these important causes. She regularly volunteers with Every Meal as a school liaison. Her past board service includes the Minnesota chapter of the International Coaching Federation and People’s Center Clinics & Services.

When not working, you’ll often find Mary listening to live jazz or cheering for the Minnesota Lynx. She also enjoys traveling with family or lingering over a beer with a friend.