The Heart Behind My Work

My work as a coach and advisor is rooted in a deep belief that individuals and organizations carry untapped potential—waiting to be awakened, nurtured, and unleashed. I am driven by a genuine passion for helping others succeed, bringing decades of leadership experience to every interaction. Whether supporting personal transformation or organizational reinvention, I aim to catalyze meaningful change by telling the truth with compassion, offering clarity where there is confusion, and championing alignment between purpose and action.

I prefer to be right alone than wrong with the crowd. That means I won't tell you what you want to hear—I’ll tell you what I see, grounded in expertise, insight, and a commitment to your growth. My approach is holistic, blending strategic thinking with emotional intelligence and a strong belief in balanced prosperity—because success shouldn’t come at the expense of your well-being.

Who I Support

I partner with individuals and organizations navigating transformation, growth, or reinvention—whether you're an executive seeking greater impact, a creative professional shifting paths, or a leadership team ready to align culture with strategy.

Clients often come to me when they're:

Professionals or executives ready to deepen their leadership and impact
Creative entrepreneurs or founders navigating growth, change, or reinvention
 Leadership teams seeking clarity, cultural alignment, and operational excellence
Values-driven individuals reimagining success on their own terms

Outline of Services

Executive Coaching (1:1):

Strategic Advisory:

Workshops & Public Speaking:

Testimonials

  • Curtiss Jacobs successfully led one of AIG’s most challenging and complex programs, skillfully navigating diverse stakeholders, internal audits, and regulatory oversight. His exceptional maturity, decision-making, and leadership delivered strategic, cost-effective, scalable capabilities under intense pressure. Beyond program success, Curtiss consistently identified and nurtured emerging talent, demonstrating outstanding leadership and talent management skills.

    Ralph Cleveland, Senior Corporate Executive

  • Curtiss consistently excelled as an executive leader at Citigroup. His patience, dedication, and reliability stood out in leading complex back-office integrations. He combined operational insight and creativity, recognizing potential in challenging situations and people. His strategic mindset, market awareness, and ability to build partnerships across stakeholders improved efficiency and innovation. Overall, Curtiss ranked in the top 10% of peers, delivering exceptional value.

    Richard Mariso, Senior Vice President

  • “Known for his courage, innovation, and effectiveness in transforming challenging operations. As Enterprise Operations Director for Pitney Bowes’ largest account (Bank of America), Curtiss turned around underperforming areas while maintaining stakeholder confidence. His strong communication skills, honesty, and thoughtful approach earned deep respect from employees, peers, and leadership. His achievements were recognized with the Executive of the Year award.”

    Keith Wyche, Author and Fortune 500 Board Director

Organizations Impacted