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A business coach with a business track record.

Since starting Carolina Business Coach in Charlotte, N.C., in 2003, Harvey Smith has worked with over 300 executives, entrepreneurs and organizations.

What sets Harvey apart is 23 years of in-the-trenches experience in corporate America. Harvey brings to the coaching table his vast business expertise, an enviable set of street smarts, an innate sense of people, and an unwavering commitment to each client's success.

Carolina Business Coach focuses on helping companies develop leaders, hire and retain the right talent, and manage existing employees more effectively.

A commitment to ongoing excellence in the coaching arena

Harvey Smith is certified as a Business Coach through the International Coach Federation and UNCC Charlotte’s coaching certification program. Harvey is also certified as a Behavior Analyst, Values Analyst, and Career Management coach

Harvey is past president and standing member of the International Coach Federation, Charlotte chapter.

Harvey was a contributing columnist to the Charlotte Observer‘s Career Coach column from 2005-2007. He has been a Business Development instructor for the UNCC, Duke and NC State coaching certification programs. He is a mentor coach for the UNCC MBA program and the NC State Coaching program.

A teacher, a leader, and a supporter at your service.

Harvey’s first career was as a New York City schoolteacher, when he discovered his passion for helping others. His people skills translated well to a career shift into the textile business, as a sales professional for the country’s largest textile converter. Harvey’s career spanned 23 years of promotions and persistence, as he grew from sales to sales manager, to national sales manager, to VP of Sales and Marketing, running a $65 million division. While maintaining record-breaking personal sales figures, Harvey was also overseeing a national sales team, and developing an in-house customer service department.

Your advocate for powerful, positive, professional change.

Harvey is sought after for his ability to challenge, connect and educate others. His coaching, speaking, facilitation and teaching skills are sought after by executives, entrepreneurs, corporations and nonprofit organizations and associations. He is involved with his community, family and friends in Charlotte.

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