LEADERSHIP ADVISOR CAREERS AT ghSMART

The power of you.

ghSMART is a team of extraordinary people who are trusted leadership advisors to the most influential leaders, helping amplify their positive impact on the world.

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A world-class career

Lemar
Lemar

Meaningful impact.
Every day.

We believe leadership is the greatest force for good.  At ghSMART, whether you're guiding the world’s top leaders or helping power the firm from within, you play a vital role in solving our clients’ greatest challenge: building and developing talented, diverse teams that fuel lasting success.​ Together, we help leaders amplify their positive impact—on their organizations, their people, and the world.​

Danielle
Danielle

Exceptional team, grounded in generosity.

We have a team of extraordinary people united by excellence, humility, and a shared purpose. You’ll collaborate with brilliant colleagues who challenge and support you.​ Here, exceptional talent meets deep respect—where people show up with heart, and everyone has a place.​

Dan
Dan

Freedom to shape a career with purpose.

You have the power to shape a career that aligns with your purpose—doing meaningful work that drives impact for the world’s top leaders. You’ll help solve challenges that matter while being supported by brilliant colleagues and trusted with the flexibility you need to recharge, perform at your best, and grow for the long term.​

Benefits

Develop your world-class career with freedom and flexibility without compromise.

Top compensation

Companywide fully remote work model

Generous 401k/pension contribution

Take the time you need to recharge and perform

Paid parental leave

Competitive medical, dental & vision insurance

Do you have what it takes?

Leadership Advisors

Step into the role of a trusted CEO advisor at ghSMART, shaping the future of Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and non-profits. With 30 years of empowering consultants, we offer you the freedom to choose projects, schedule, and location—while working remotely and earning top compensation.

Our salary & commission-based model, lets your impact drive your earnings, and in our flat organization, proactivity is valued over hierarchy. Join us to influence high-level decisions and make a lasting impact on organizations worldwide.

Staff

At ghSMART, we’re more than just advisors—we’re a team that thrives with the support of exceptional HR, talent acquisition, executive assistants, and expert specialists. These roles are crucial in helping us build and sustain a high-performing, impactful team.

Join us and contribute to the success of our leadership advisors, helping shape the future of top organizations. Here, your expertise is valued, and your work makes a direct impact on our growth and success. Together, we’ll drive positive change and continue to elevate leadership worldwide.

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Who:
The A Method for Hiring

We apply our own hiring methodology to all our candidates. Are you up to the challenge?

Book cover of The WHO: the A method for hiring

Who:
The A Method for Hiring

By Geoff Smart and Randy Street

1. Intro call with a Talent Specialist

Discuss who we are, who we serve, let us learn about you, and get answers to your questions about the role.

2. Call with Executive Recruiter

Discuss your background and experience, and what you're looking for in your next role.

3. Case study (for leadership advisor positions only)

Work with a consultant on a real case example.

4. SmartAssessment®

Spend about 4 hours with one of our consultants in an in-depth career discussion.

5. Mutual due diligence

Reference calls made to colleagues, typically former managers and peers. You'll also connect with members of our ghSMART team to answer any questions you have.

6. Offer to join the team

Welcome aboard!

Get to know us

We’re a team of exceptional individuals who work together to become the best leadership advisors in the world.

People here are truly invested in each other’s success and personal growth. It’s inspiring to be part of a culture where mutual support runs so deep."
Jess Nahigian
Senior Specialist, Recruiting
It’s an exciting time to be part of a firm that’s not just focused on results, but also on the people behind those results."
Rens van den Broek
Expert Partner
Some of the most meaningful work we do isn't visible in a single assessment or coaching conversation. It's seeing how insight compounds over time, helping leaders navigate increasingly complex challenges, and watching them grow into roles they weren't initially sure they were ready for."
Divya Sadarngani
Principal
I joined ghSMART to work with kind and brilliant colleagues, I stay for the client impact we have every day."
Louis Chambers
Partner, Head of Australia
Full ghSMART team May 2025

Our commitment to inclusivity

ghSMART exists to help leaders amplify their positive impact on the world. This requires sustained progress in diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to building and developing diverse leaders from underrepresented groups, within our firm, our clients, and our communities. This is one way we contribute to building a more equitable world, where people from all backgrounds can thrive and reach their full potential.

“I want to bring my best self to all aspects of my life and ghSMART has really helped me achieve this.”
Cintia Huynh
Associate Partner
“At ghSMART, it truly is about picking your own adventure, which is why I constantly find myself reflecting on how fortunate I am to be a part of this team.”
Alejandro Perez
Principal
“Over the past 10 years, I have been mentored, sponsored, and apprenticed by phenomenal women. I feel honored that I am able to pay that forward for others. So proud to work at a firm that has such incredible female leadership.”
Karen Welt Steeves
Karen Welt Steeves
Partner
Yasmine Fage
Yasmine

Build your world-class career with ghSMART

Are you up to the challenge?

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It’s an exciting time to be part of a firm that’s not just focused on results, but also on the people behind those results."
Rens van den Broek
Expert Partner
People here are truly invested in each other’s success and personal growth. It’s inspiring to be part of a culture where mutual support runs so deep."
Jess Nahigian
Senior Specialist, Recruiting
I joined ghSMART to work with kind and brilliant colleagues, I stay for the client impact we have every day."
Louis Chambers
Partner, Head of Australia
Some of the most meaningful work we do isn't visible in a single assessment or coaching conversation. It's seeing how insight compounds over time, helping leaders navigate increasingly complex challenges, and watching them grow into roles they weren't initially sure they were ready for."
Divya Sadarngani
Principal