how to lead better

About

how to lead better

About

how to lead better

About

Partner to senior and C-level leaders navigating big transitions, strengthening clarity in decision-making and deepening connection with self and teams.

Partner to senior and C-level leaders navigating big transitions, strengthening clarity in decision-making and deepening connection with self and teams.

Partner to senior and C-level leaders navigating big transitions, strengthening clarity in decision-making and deepening connection with self and teams.

Founder's Message

Leadership development isn’t just a professional pursuit — it’s a human one. We support leaders navigating the inner and outer challenges of growth — to uncover what’s possible when understanding, clarity, and connection align.

Our mission is to help leaders experience non-linear growth — not the kind that follows a formula, but the kind that rewrites it. Growth that is personal, quantum, and deeply alive.

Together, we create the conditions for transformational capacity to emerge — in skill, yes, but also in nervous system, identity, and presence. In how they relate to power, to purpose, and to who they are becoming.

We partner with individuals, teams, and organizations navigating inflection points — moments when growth is both necessary and possible. Our clients come to us not just for an approach, but for perspective: a trusted space to think differently, see clearly, and act with intention.

Our work is rooted in the disciplines of vertical development, systems thinking, nuerolinguistics and and behavioral sciences, but it comes alive in conversation — through real people, real stories, and real change.

Whether that’s rediscovering joy in work that’s lost its spark, reimagining how to lead through complexity, or stepping into a new chapter of purpose, our work begins with the same truth: transformation starts by leading oneself first.

ThomasMarc & Co. was founded on the belief that better leadership doesn’t begin with better strategies — it begins with better understanding, more clarity, and deeper connection. From there, everything else follows.

Thomas Stelter
founder, coach

30+
years

30+
years

30+
years

leadership experience across executive, military and entrepreneurial roles

leadership experience across executive, military, and entrepreneurial roles

Elevate the experience of leadership.

Make growth more conscious, connection more natural, and accomplishment more human.

Elevate the experience of leadership.

Make growth more conscious, connection more natural, and accomplishment more human.

Business Growth
Business Growth
Business Growth

Discovery

Let's connect…

Before any proposals, let’s have an initial conversation to learn about your goal, intention, or perceived limitation, determine if we can help move you toward your objective and get a sense of how we might work together.

If you would like to have that conversation, let’s connect…

Before any proposals, let’s have an initial conversation to learn about your goal, intention, or perceived limitation, determine if we can help move you toward your objective and get a sense of how we might work together.

If you would like to have that conversation, let’s connect…

Before any proposals, let’s have an initial conversation to learn about your goal, intention, or perceived limitation, determine if we can help move you toward your objective and get a sense of how we might work together.

If you would like to have that conversation, let’s connect…

photography of people inside room during daytime
photography of people inside room during daytime
photography of people inside room during daytime

The most powerful way to lead begins within.

We partner with high-performing leaders to navigate the inner and outer challenges of growth — to uncover what’s possible when clarity, confidence, and curiosity align. The co-pilot for clients who want a coaching partner to live their best life.

At its core, our work is about helping leaders remember who they are — before the roles, the titles, and the constant forward motion.

Whether that’s rediscovering joy in work that’s lost its spark, reimagining how to lead through complexity, or stepping into a new chapter of purpose, our work begins with the same truth: real transformation starts by leading yourself first.

The shift from reactive to proactive.

From doing to being.

Where We Play

Redefining what it means to lead.

Redefining what it means to lead.

Redefining what it means to lead.

Elevate the experience of leadership from doing to being.. Make growth more conscious, connection more natural, and success more human.

Elevate the experience of leadership from doing to being.. Make growth more conscious, connection more natural, and success more human.

People

Meet our Team

Our team is a diverse network of practitioners who share a common ethos: that meaningful change starts from within and extends outward into the systems we touch.

John Smith

Thomas Stelter

Coach, founder

John Smith

Thomas Stelter

Coach, founder

John Smith

Thomas Stelter

Coach, founder

David Martinez

Sam Martin

Coach

David Martinez

Sam Martin

Coach

David Martinez

Sam Martin

Coach

Mark Rodriguez

Mark Bolinar

Coach

Mark Rodriguez

Mark Bolinar

Coach

Mark Rodriguez

Mark Bolinar

Coach

Alex Wilson

Alex Wilson

Coach

Alex Wilson

Alex Wilson

Coach

Alex Wilson

Alex Wilson

Coach

Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson

Coach

Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson

Coach

Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson

Coach

Michael Lewis

Michelle Lewis

Operations

Michael Lewis

Michelle Lewis

Operations

Michael Lewis

Michelle Lewis

Operations

Testimonials

What Clients Say

From emerging leaders of business and community, to leaders of U.S. Olympic teams, entrepreneurial ventures, and F100 technology companies… all our clients share one key attribute: a need to prepare for change, adapt to change, or be the change.

  • Thomas stayed with me, every step of the way, creating a safe space for me to open up, question where I needed the push to face my blockers, and acknowledge my progress where necessary to fuel me to keep going. Thomas’ calm presence allowed me the time and space to unravel what I was battling and what I needed to do next to overcome my own obstacles.

    Ryan Johnson
    Maya S.

    Advisory Consultant

  • Thomas literally changed my life. I cannot thank him enough for his compassion, patience, motivation and guidance. He allowed me to explore areas of my consciousness that I had not tapped into for a while, shifting my sense of disconnection to optimistically developing new habits that have helped me evolve into who I was born to be.

    Josh S
    Joshua S.

    2x Tech Founder

  • Working with you over the past two years was a critical source of grounding and growth in my executive role. I especially appreciated your deep, challenging questions that never stayed surface-level, leaving me with fresh insights and actionable ideas to experiment with after every session. You helped me shift long-standing patterns that no longer served me into more sustainable, process-based approaches. I'm deeply grateful for the way you combined compassion, challenge, and practicality in our partnership.

    Betsy S
    Betsy S.

    Heaad of Practice Operations

  • Thomas’s coaching was invaluable for my career. His outside perspective helped me identify and get over the barriers of communication that were holding me back. His experiences and thoughtful perspectives helped challenge me to become a much more effective leader.

    Cooper T
    Cooper T.

    CFO

  • Working with Thomas has been incredible. I came to him as a bit of a disaster. Confidence and self-esteem shot. Imposter syndrome prevailing. Thomas helped me regain a foundation of self-trust and self-love. He helped me turn my anxiety into my secret weapon. This journey of growth led to a transformation personally, professionally and even physically. I can’t thank him enough.

    John Smith
    Christian L

    CEO, Founder

  • Partnering with you has been transformative. You created space that helped me understand what I truly value and guided me to pursue life from intention and not fear. The tools, reflections and conversation helped me shape the future I am working towards which I am genuinely excited about. I feel more aligned than I have ever been in my life.

    John Smith
    Max H.

    Tech Leader

  • I keep saying this, but it's so damn true... you're the best and thank you a million times over.

    John Smith
    Steve W.

    Executive Creative Director

  • Thomas stayed with me, every step of the way, creating a safe space for me to open up, question where I needed the push to face my blockers, and acknowledge my progress where necessary to fuel me to keep going. Thomas’ calm presence allowed me the time and space to unravel what I was battling and what I needed to do next to overcome my own obstacles.

    Ryan Johnson
    Maya S.

    Advisory Consultant

  • Thomas literally changed my life. I cannot thank him enough for his compassion, patience, motivation and guidance. He allowed me to explore areas of my consciousness that I had not tapped into for a while, shifting my sense of disconnection to optimistically developing new habits that have helped me evolve into who I was born to be.

    Josh S
    Joshua S.

    2x Tech Founder

  • Working with you over the past two years was a critical source of grounding and growth in my executive role. I especially appreciated your deep, challenging questions that never stayed surface-level, leaving me with fresh insights and actionable ideas to experiment with after every session. You helped me shift long-standing patterns that no longer served me into more sustainable, process-based approaches. I'm deeply grateful for the way you combined compassion, challenge, and practicality in our partnership.

    Betsy S
    Betsy S.

    Heaad of Practice Operations

  • Thomas’s coaching was invaluable for my career. His outside perspective helped me identify and get over the barriers of communication that were holding me back. His experiences and thoughtful perspectives helped challenge me to become a much more effective leader.

    Cooper T
    Cooper T.

    CFO

  • Working with Thomas has been incredible. I came to him as a bit of a disaster. Confidence and self-esteem shot. Imposter syndrome prevailing. Thomas helped me regain a foundation of self-trust and self-love. He helped me turn my anxiety into my secret weapon. This journey of growth led to a transformation personally, professionally and even physically. I can’t thank him enough.

    John Smith
    Christian L

    CEO, Founder

  • Partnering with you has been transformative. You created space that helped me understand what I truly value and guided me to pursue life from intention and not fear. The tools, reflections and conversation helped me shape the future I am working towards which I am genuinely excited about. I feel more aligned than I have ever been in my life.

    John Smith
    Max H.

    Tech Leader

  • I keep saying this, but it's so damn true... you're the best and thank you a million times over.

    John Smith
    Steve W.

    Executive Creative Director

  • Thomas stayed with me, every step of the way, creating a safe space for me to open up, question where I needed the push to face my blockers, and acknowledge my progress where necessary to fuel me to keep going. Thomas’ calm presence allowed me the time and space to unravel what I was battling and what I needed to do next to overcome my own obstacles.

    Ryan Johnson
    Maya S.

    Advisory Consultant

  • Thomas literally changed my life. I cannot thank him enough for his compassion, patience, motivation and guidance. He allowed me to explore areas of my consciousness that I had not tapped into for a while, shifting my sense of disconnection to optimistically developing new habits that have helped me evolve into who I was born to be.

    Josh S
    Joshua S.

    2x Tech Founder

  • Working with you over the past two years was a critical source of grounding and growth in my executive role. I especially appreciated your deep, challenging questions that never stayed surface-level, leaving me with fresh insights and actionable ideas to experiment with after every session. You helped me shift long-standing patterns that no longer served me into more sustainable, process-based approaches. I'm deeply grateful for the way you combined compassion, challenge, and practicality in our partnership.

    Betsy S
    Betsy S.

    Heaad of Practice Operations

  • Thomas’s coaching was invaluable for my career. His outside perspective helped me identify and get over the barriers of communication that were holding me back. His experiences and thoughtful perspectives helped challenge me to become a much more effective leader.

    Cooper T
    Cooper T.

    CFO

  • Working with Thomas has been incredible. I came to him as a bit of a disaster. Confidence and self-esteem shot. Imposter syndrome prevailing. Thomas helped me regain a foundation of self-trust and self-love. He helped me turn my anxiety into my secret weapon. This journey of growth led to a transformation personally, professionally and even physically. I can’t thank him enough.

    John Smith
    Christian L

    CEO, Founder

  • Partnering with you has been transformative. You created space that helped me understand what I truly value and guided me to pursue life from intention and not fear. The tools, reflections and conversation helped me shape the future I am working towards which I am genuinely excited about. I feel more aligned than I have ever been in my life.

    John Smith
    Max H.

    Tech Leader

  • I keep saying this, but it's so damn true... you're the best and thank you a million times over.

    John Smith
    Steve W.

    Executive Creative Director

Discovery

Let's connect…

Before any proposals, let’s have an initial conversation to learn about your goal, intention, or perceived limitation, determine if we can help move you toward your objective and get a sense of how we might work together.

If you would like to have that conversation, let’s connect…

Before any proposals, let’s have an initial conversation to learn about your goal, intention, or perceived limitation, determine if we can help move you toward your objective and get a sense of how we might work together.

If you would like to have that conversation, let’s connect…

Before any proposals, let’s have an initial conversation to learn about your goal, intention, or perceived limitation, determine if we can help move you toward your objective and get a sense of how we might work together.

If you would like to have that conversation, let’s connect…

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