Meet Our Coaching Team
At Barrenridge Consulting, we help organizations solve one of the most overlooked business risks: poor succession planning.
Leadership transitions are where things break down. Promotions go sideways, managers struggle, and promising talent stalls out.
We step in before that happens. We work with HR leaders to build simple, strategic systems for identifying leadership readiness and developing future leaders before the gaps appear.
We are Not a Training Firm
We are a hands-on partner who brings structure to succession and substance to leadership development. Our work sits at the intersection of long-term talent planning, organizational strategy, and the real human shifts required to lead at the next level.
Using our Leadership Transition Matrix and development programs, we help you close readiness gaps, reduce risk, and grow confident, capable leaders so your pipeline is ready when you need it.
Tim Smith, PCC
Tim is a leadership strategist and succession planning consultant who helps organizations grow the leaders they need next.
As Managing Principal of Barrenridge Consulting, he partners with HR and executive teams to assess leadership readiness, close gaps, and build practical, people-centered development strategies.
Known for his calm presence and sharp insight, Tim helps clients move through complex transitions with clarity and confidence. Learn more about Tim.
Terry McDougall, PCC
Terry is an experienced coach who helps leaders grow through transition by strengthening both mindset and performance.
She brings a diverse background spanning corporate leadership, coaching, and consulting, with deep experience across industries and leadership levels.
A former senior marketing executive, she understands how to influence, build teams, and navigate complexity.
Terry is also the author of Winning the Game of Work, an Amazon best-seller on career success and fulfillment. Learn more about Terry.
Steve Whearty, PCC
Steve is a certified coach and leadership development specialist with over 30 years of experience spanning the federal government, private sector, and military.
He works with leaders at all levels to navigate transitions through self-awareness, reflection, and intentional growth.
Known for his grounded presence, deep listening, and sense of humor, Steve helps leaders uncover what holds them back and move forward with clarity and confidence. Learn more about Steve.
Barrenridge Consulting, LLC
2708 Barrenridge Road
Staunton, VA 24401
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