Marci Sternheim

Sternheim Consulting

390 Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897 | (203) 644-2560 | marci@sternheimconsulting.com
Works in: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York

Last updated:
Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025

I am a highly effective, broadly experienced, and deeply knowledgeable consultant/coach/advisor/facilitator. I work closely with boards of trustees and high-level staff in customized engagements to develop their leadership in governance and management, and to build organizational capacity for greatest mission impact. A strategic thinker, creative problem-solver, “eloquent listener,” and deft facilitator, I bring substantial career experience as well as theoretical and practical knowledge to benefit each client’s unique circumstances and needs. I am supportive and collaborative yet discreet and confidential. Through supportive coaching, I develop organizational leadership. Specializations: governance, organizational development, meeting/retreat facilitation, ED/Board Chair coaching.

Areas of Expertise:

Board assessment, structure, training, performance

Organizational evaluation, Program evaluation

Executive search, Interim directorship, Succession / transition planning

Compensation / salary structure, Conflict resolution / mediation, Executive coaching, Leadership training and development

Managing change, Meeting facilitation, Organizational assessments, Strategic planning, Organizational development

Deep expertise in these issue areas: Arts and Culture, Foundations / Grantmakers, Higher Education, Women / Girls Issues

Past Clients:

  • Organization: www.sternheimconsulting.com
    Name: Happy to provide list of client engagements upon request
    Description of services provided: organizational assessment; governance training; meeting & retreat facilitation; grantmaking; strategic planning; mediation & coaching; executive recruiting & interim ED services; special projects; etc
    Year services provided: multiple
    Contact Info: | marci@sternheimconsulting.com


Training & Workshops:

  • Name: governance training; culture building; retreats; visioning; strat planning; etc.
    Duration: customized
    Fee: $0 per session
    Fees Negotiable: Yes
    Minimum Audience Size: customized
    Maximum Audience Size: customized
    Reference: Session planning, length and fee customized to client's needs

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