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Steve Farmer is a leader in the field of Coaching. As a skilled professional coach, he brings the power of individual coaching to everyday living. In our frequently over stressed and under involved society, he empowers individuals to follow their dreams, achieve more in their current careers, and maintain a balance between their personal and professional lives.

With more than 3 decades of experience in the business world, Steve holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado with additional graduate studies at both Virginia Commonwealth University, and the University of Colorado. Educated in science and psychology, Steve is able to apply his own experience, solid research based information and great intuition to the individual needs of today’s complex world.

An award winning graduate of the Coaching Academy of North America, he is also a member of the International Association of Facilitators, and has played an active role with local education associations and various Parent Teacher Organizations as both a teacher and parent. He has devoted countless volunteer hours as a leader for his local church, the Boy Scouts of America, coach for various youth athletic leagues and driven more than his share of carpools for dance practices, music recitals and school plays.

Throughout his years advising, coaching and mentoring leaders in some of Americas Fortune 100 companies he has been responsible for helping to create dramatic growth and personal change. He has helped them to develop new, more effective and efficient processes and procedures leading to greater profits. Steve succeeds because he works with small groups and individuals to establish personal vision and growth plans, mentors career changers and new managers, and works to resolve conflict within organizations and individuals.

Because he also believes strongly in the entrepreneurial spirit Steve works regularly with individuals, small companies and start up organizations to begin on the right path with a solid vision of a successful future.

Let’s take a look at what people are saying about Steve:
 

“...played a very effective leadership role in helping the management team to craft an approach…” L. J. Chicago, Il.

“… goes above and beyond in the coaching community” Coaching Academy of North America

“.. very creative in his approach to getting others to look at the subject from a different angle and open up conversation…” S. Richmond, Va.

“…contributed in a meaningful way to the success of WEDI…through his valued leadership and voluntary commitment and talent…” Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange

“..Understands quickly what the issue is…” SR

“…injects humor…great facilitator…knowledgeable…commands respect but not overbearing…” KT

“Steve …blends ideas and thoughts toward potential solutions to issues” SF

A busy entrepreneur himself, Steve understands the many demands and challenges facing today's busy adults. He also knows that amidst the chaos, people sometimes need support in maintaining both their sanity and a balanced life. That's where individual coaching comes in. With the power to transform lives, individual coaching helps people with the most important job in the world, caring for themselves and those around them. With his innate listening and problem-solving gifts, Steve helps individuals find solutions to their difficult problems. Whether through one-on-one coaching, workshops, courses or keynote addresses, he helps people to better develop their personal talents and skills so that their journey to success and happiness is easier, more rewarding and less frustrating.

Steve’s Motto is:
“No problem is beyond your ability to resolve. They are only beyond your desire to find a solution.”

 
Organizations and Honor
 

Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) Award of Merit
Advisor to the Governors Task Force on Electronic Health Records (Commonwealth of Virginia)
Coaching Academy of North America - Community Involvement Award

Co-Chair of the Task Group on Healthcare, American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards Committee (ASC X12N)
Board Member Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS Virginia Chapter)

Co Founder - Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association HIPAA Coalition
Past Board Chairman and founding member for a WEDI Regional SNIP Organization (MAHI)
Past Director of Information Technologies, Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH)
Member - International Association of Facilitators

Other Certification and Training
 

Certified Personal and Executive Coach (Coaching Academy of North America)
Certified Facilitator and Workshop Leader (FAST)
Certified Root Cause Analyst (APOLLO RCA)
Leadership Management (Wilson Learning)
Managing Interpersonal Relationships (Wilson Learning)
7 Habits Facilitator (Covey)
Project Management Principles (PMBOK)
Capability Maturity Model (Carnegie Mellon University)

Wonderful husband of more than 30 years, devoted father of two terrific people


   
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