Sam Powell

Co-Founder

Pittsburgh, PA, United States17 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in guiding mid-career professionals through transitions.
  • Proven track record in leadership development and coaching.
  • Skilled in strategic planning and customer enablement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Leadership Development and Career Coaching expert in the SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

CoachingLeadershipCareer DevelopmentStrategic PlanningChange ManagementCustomer EngagementOperations ManagementProject ManagementCustomer Support

Other Skills

Written CommunicationWritingJob CoachingCareer CounselingCareer Development CoachingLife CoachingResume ReviewStrategic ThinkingService DeliveryResume WritingPublic SpeakingLeadership DevelopmentCustomer LoyaltyDriving ResultsJob Search Strategies

About

It’s 9AM on a Monday. You’re fully caffeinated and ready to get sh*t done — but one look at your calendar, and your energy drains faster than your coffee cup until you finally look around think, "How did I even get here?" If that’s you, hey 👋 I’m Sam — a career and leadership coach helping mid-career professionals navigate their next move without the overwhelm and finally feel in control of their career (maybe for the first time ever). Because if you’ve spent your career saying yes to every next opportunity that came your way… of course you’re stuck now. You’re overdue for a move that’s actually yours. At mid-career, the game changes. It’s not about doing more. It’s about leading better — and learning how to express that leadership so the market responds accordingly. ⭐ Here's the thing so many of us miss: When you have 13+ years of experience, people making decisions about your career aren’t just evaluating what you can DO — they’re evaluating how you think, prioritize, influence, and drive results. That shift shows up in how you frame impact. How you talk about decisions. How you position outcomes. How you show ownership. So whether you need a resume that lands interviews, a LinkedIn profile that gets found, a job search plan that actually works, or interview prep that doesn’t leave you guessing — I’m in your corner. Here’s how I help mid-career folks make their next move with confidence: 1. 🧭 Figure out what you actually want next 2. ✍️ Build a story-driven resume + brand that earns interviews 3. 🤝 Activate a modern job search + networking strategy that doesn’t feel random or awkward 4. 🎤 Prepare for interviews with confidence and your best stories ready 5. 🎯 Land the right next role — one that fits who you’ve become If you’re: ▪️ Pivoting careers ▪️ Escaping a toxic job ▪️ Stepping into leadership ▪️ Coming back from a layoff ▪️ Or choosing yourself for the first time… I’ll guide you through the steps, the strategy, and the mindset to navigate your next move — not just survive it. 🏆 Because legacy isn’t later. It’s built in how you lead yourself today. ______________________________________________________ 👑 WANT TO SHOW UP LIKE A LEADER IN YOUR CAREER? → Start with how you describe your work. → In 5 minutes you can reframe one story so you look like the leader you are. 👉 https://leadthegame.newzenler.com/f/the-5-minute-resume-bullet-fix ______________________________________________________ Let’s get you back in the game. Because you deserve more than a paycheck — you deserve momentum, meaning, & Mondays that don’t suck.

Experience

17 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
7 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
3 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Leadthegame llc

Career Coach | Trainer | Speaker | Founder

Apr 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • At LeadtheGame, I help mid-career leaders navigate their next career move with clarity, confidence, and a strategy built for today’s market. Most people get stuck not from lack of talent, but from trying to make a big move without a real plan — I give them the playbook.
  • I guide leaders through the steps to land the right next role: sharpening their resume and LinkedIn story, upgrading their job search strategy, and preparing them to interview with confidence.
  • My work blends leadership development, storytelling, and practical execution so the process feels clear, focused, and doable.
  • I also deliver workshops and trainings on self-leadership and communication to help leaders show up stronger in their next role and every role after that.
Written CommunicationWritingCoachingLeadershipJob CoachingCareer Development+11

School of thoughts

Podcast Host | What's On Your Bookshelf

Apr 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Co-host of life and leadership podcast What's On Your Bookshelf (woyb.substack.com) where we live out loud the pages of the books that are on our shelves.

Sap

2 roles

Global Director of Strategy | Customer Enablement & Readiness

Oct 2022Mar 2023 · 5 mos

  • Directed the strategy and operations of the global customer enablement center
  • Created team cohesion and identity through developing team strategic and operational plans
  • Created a scalable digital content strategy model for direct-to-customer enablement
Written CommunicationStrategic PlanningCoachingChange ManagementOrganizational LeadershipLeadership+18

Global Director of Customer Enablement & Readiness | Spend Management & SAP Business Network

Dec 2021Oct 2022 · 10 mos

Written CommunicationCoachingOperations ManagementChange ManagementOrganizational LeadershipLeadership+20

Sap ariba

10 roles

Senior Director of Customer Success | North America Preferred Customer Success Delivery

Apr 2020Dec 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

Written CommunicationKPI ImplementationCustomer EngagementCustomer RetentionTeam ManagementCoaching+25

Regional Director of Customer Support | North America Customer Support

Promoted

Jun 2018Apr 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

Written CommunicationStorytellingTeam ManagementCoachingOperations ManagementChange Management+21

Senior Manager of Customer Support | Premium Customer Support

Apr 2017Jun 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

Written CommunicationKPI ImplementationCoachingOperations ManagementChange ManagementOrganizational Leadership+19

Customer Support Manager | Premium Customer Support

Sep 2014Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Written CommunicationCoachingOperations ManagementGlobal Client ManagementLeadershipProgram Management+12

Customer Success Manager Team Lead | Premium Customer Support

Dec 2012Sep 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos

Written CommunicationCoachingOperations ManagementLeadershipCareer DevelopmentProject Delivery+7

Customer Success Manager Team Captain | Premium Customer Support

Promoted

Apr 2012Dec 2012 · 8 mos

Written CommunicationCoachingOperations ManagementLeadershipCareer DevelopmentProject Delivery+7

Customer Success Manager | Premium Customer Support

Apr 2011Apr 2012 · 1 yr

Written CommunicationCoachingInfluence OthersCustomer SupportAccount ManagementTraining+3

Customer Support Specialist

Promoted

Jan 2011Apr 2011 · 3 mos

Written CommunicationCustomer EngagementCustomer ManagementCustomer SupportCustomer ServiceTraining+3

Customer Support Associate

Promoted

Jun 2010Dec 2010 · 6 mos

Written CommunicationCoachingMicrosoft OfficeCustomer SupportCustomer ServiceCustomer Experience+2

Customer Support Assistant

Aug 2008Jun 2010 · 1 yr 10 mos

Written CommunicationCustomer SupportCustomer ServiceCommunication

Education

Westminster College (PA)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) — Mathematics

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