Who We Are

Scott Cornwell serves as President and Managing Partner of the Center for Intentional Leadership, combining over 30 years of Fortune 500 executive experience with world-class coaching expertise to develop transformational leaders globally.

With credentials including Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Board-Certified Coach (BCC), Masters in Executive Coaching from Queens University, and an MBA from the University of Minnesota, Scott brings both academic rigor and real-world business acumen to his practice. As a published author of a reflective coaching journal called The Present Executive, his thought leadership extends well beyond individual coaching engagements.

Scott's unique value proposition stems from his proven track record as both a successful business executive and leadership development consultant across start-ups, mid-market companies, and Fortune 500 organizations. He has facilitated leadership workshops, retreats and offsites for companies around the world, designing programs that create measurable, sustainable organizational impact.

His primary focus centers on executive coaching for C-suite leaders navigating critical inflection points—onboarding, in-role development, and transitions in high-growth environments. Scott's work extends beyond individual coaching to team development and organizational culture transformation, partnering with clients to align leadership capabilities with strategic business objectives.

Throughout his career, Scott has led national sales organizations and architected organizational development programs that deliver bottom-line results. His coaching portfolio spans healthcare, technology, manufacturing, financial services, and consulting, with notable clients including Albemarle, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Duke Energy, Sunbelt Rentals, AvidXchange, and Atrium Healthcare. He has successfully coached CEOs, Presidents, CIOs, CSOs, and numerous C-suite and senior executives.

What sets Scott apart is his unwavering commitment to helping executive clients lead remarkable organizations while building meaningful lives professionally and personally. Known for his laser focus on client goals and deep understanding of the values that drive executive success, Scott helps leaders develop the intentional leadership capabilities required to thrive in today's complex business environment.

As Managing Partner, Scott leads the firm's global coaching capabilities, including the proprietary Intentional Leadership Coaching process. This approach provides key stakeholders with transparency into coaching outcomes, consistency across leadership development initiatives, and measurable results directly linked to organizational strategic priorities.