For 20+ years, Tom Lemanski has facilitated measurable results for leaders in over 60 different industries.

Tom Lemanski

Executive Leadership Coach

Bio

Executive Coach Tom Lemanski

Driving Performance Through Clarity and Action

For over two decades, Tom Lemanski has helped leaders from more than 60 industries unlock their full potential. As an executive coach and trusted advisor, Tom partners with senior executives—from C-level to director level—to catalyze meaningful and measurable performance breakthroughs. His coaching approach sharpens self-awareness, hones leadership soft skills, and enhances focus, leading to sustained success and growth.

Tom believes that success is found by discovering a better way and sharing it. His coaching process is grounded in making complex challenges clear and understandable, guiding his clients to implement solutions that make sense for their unique situations. Whether it’s navigating a new leadership role or overcoming obstacles to growth, Tom empowers leaders to identify the right path forward.

Pursuing Preeminence

Tom aspires to be the preeminent executive coach in Chicago. His ongoing two decade pursuit involves ongoing development, coaching and a commitment to lifetime learning. He competes with himself to make each coaching engagement better than the previous one.

Executive Experience That Resonates with Leaders

Before founding his strategic development firm, Tom built his leadership expertise over 20 years managing a 24/7 manufacturing operation and later as President of a consumer product marketing company. His deep understanding of business operations allows him to relate to the challenges leaders face, whether it’s managing teams, improving corporate culture, or driving strategic change.

At the helm of a manufacturing organization, Tom led transformational initiatives, improving trust and collaboration with employees, vendors, and customers. His leadership was instrumental in forging a key partnership that led to a successful acquisition, and he pioneered innovative programs that positioned the company for long-term success.

As President of a consumer products firm, Tom spearheaded a turnaround that doubled sales, restructured the product line, and revitalized the sales organization by targeting new markets. His business acumen spans marketing, financial management, and operations, ensuring he brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his coaching engagements.

A Thought Partner for High-Achieving Leaders

Tom’s unique value as a coach lies in his ability to simplify the complex, providing leaders with the clarity needed to make confident decisions and implement lasting change. His clients appreciate his straightforward, solutions-oriented approach that focuses on tangible outcomes. Whether guiding a leader through organizational restructuring or helping them adapt to a rapidly changing environment, Tom’s coaching empowers executives to thrive.

Tom is continuously driven to improve, always pursuing a better way to serve his clients. This commitment is reflected in his own dedication to lifelong learning and personal development, ensuring that each coaching engagement is more impactful than the last.

Personal and Professional Balance

Tom has been married for over 40 years and is a proud father of two adult children. His dedication to family mirrors his approach to leadership—building trust, fostering meaningful relationships, and guiding those around him to find better ways to succeed.

Industries Categories Served

Tom has coached executives in industries ranging from consumer goods, construction, and financial services to manufacturing, professional services, and government. This broad industry expertise ensures he is well-equipped to tailor his coaching to the specific demands and challenges faced by today’s business leaders.

Education, Credentials Affiliations and Awards

Tom's Credentials and Awards

Trusted Advisors Hall of Fame inductee 2020
Positive Intelligence : Certified PQ Coach for Mental Fitness System -2024
Tom is recognized as a leading Executive Coach by the Coach Foundation in 2023
Earned the designation Narrative Coach Enhanced Practitioner from the Moment Institute in 2019.
A Business Coaching Certification (CBC) from the Trusted Advisors Certified Coaches Network in 2014.
An Enlightened Leadership Certification as a Life’s New Game Master in 2015.
A 20 year affiliation with the Resource Associates and Trusted Advisors Network.
Value Added Affiliate with TTI Success Insights certified for their TriMetrix™, EQ and 360° assessment instruments.
He has served on the advisory board for three organizations.

Tom's Education

B.S. in Business Management and Administration from Bradley University’s Foster School of Business.

Tom's Executive Leadership Experience

Founder and owner of boutique strategic development firm
President Mass Market Consumer Product Producer
Vice President, Shareholder and Director of a 24 hour/day manufacturing facility.

Tom's Profile

PQ Leadership Coach

Thought Leadership

Tom is both an accomplished speaker and a published free-lance writer. He currently authors blogs on Leadership Breakthroughs, Talent Tea Leaves and Selling Smarter. His business articles are featured in The Business Ledger, Chicago Venture Magazine and State Line Business Monthly. He is a platinum author for on EvanCharmichael.com and has achieved Expert status with the editors at EzineArticles.com. Tom co-authored The Money Monkey, an Eco-e-book on entrepreneurship released in 2007 that included contributions from Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy and Anita Roddick.

Tom’s speaking engagements include a presentation on Leadership Potential to the University of Chicago Booth School of Business MBA Leadership Group and the inaugural keynote address to the Novus Entrepreneurs Network of Peoria.

He regularly conducts private workshops on Dynamic Communication (DISC) and Workplace Motivators for client teams.

Industry Leadership

Charter Member; International Housewares Association CORE (Chief Officers Reaching for Excellence) CEO Peer Group
Past President, Midwest Plastics Association
Past President Prosperity Partners Chapter of Business Networkers International
Affiliate Board Member Mastermind Advisory Board
Volunteer webmaster, Character Matters in Lake County