Hi, I’m Matthew*
As a true-blue people person,‡ I’m most interested in kindly helping people help themselves to reach their potential. My signature presence in partnered reflection (coaching) sessions is calm, kind and patient. My role in our sessions is to listen without judgment and help you help yourself achieve your goals, visions and mission. Learn more about:
* But you’re welcome to call me Matt.
‡ My Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) assessment aligned me in the middle of the blue “people” area. Individuals squarely aligned in blue, are sometimes referred to as “true blue”.
Credentials
Member: ICF
I am a member of the International Coaching Federation, and adhere to the Code of Ethics in my coaching practice. The ICF is the governing body for non-directive coaching, which is what I practice.
Royal Roads University
I hold a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University. I am also currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Executive Leadership graduating in January 2027.
PMP Certified
I am certified by the PMI as a Project Management Professional and exercise many of the leadership qualities of an Agile Scrum Master in my daily practice.
Credential ID: 3859840 (Verify)
Some organizations I’ve helped.
I partner with clients at the individual level which, in turn, has an impact that spreads both far and wide inside organizations, all driven by the choices the client makes with their own path and environment. For a full view of my corporate experience, please visit my personal website, matthewstroh.com.
Personality
Ceridian TeamRelate
Source: Ceridian TeamRelate survey and report, 2022.
Belief:
Matthew’s Belief conviction means he values integrity, fairness and moral excellence. He desires to be a person of character, known for honesty and hard work.
Compassion:
Matthew’s Compassion convication means he has a profound need to help others and invest time and energy in their well being. He is others-centered and doesn’t need the spotlight.
Facilitator:
People who favour this communication style are often described as enthusiastic, warm and optimistic.
Encourager:
People who favour this communication style are often described as calm, patient, and deliberate. Matthew’s primary communication style of Facilitator is gracious.
Myers Briggs: ESTP
Extraversion, Sensing, Thinking and Perceiving:
Noticing details and facts, ESTPs rely on experiences rather than theories to show them what’s important. They are curious, open-minded, and often tolerant of different ways of doing things.
They prefer to try things themselves. They search for the guiding principles in theirexperiences and those of people they respect. They quickly apply logic and then move on to the next situation.
ESTPs are likely to be most satisfied in a work environment that values realism, action, efficiency and adaptability. People can count on them to focus on the current situation and take things as they come while searching for and then implementing a solution.
StrengthsFinder 2.0
Source: Gallup, CliftonStrengths® ID: 614921295.
Takes psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.
Restorative:
Adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.
Significance:
Wants to be very important in the eyes of others. They are independent and want to be recognized.
Futuristic:
Are inspired by the future and what could be. They inspire others with their visions of the future.
Learner:
Has a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI)
Source: Crucial Learning SDI Assessment, 2025.
BLUE: People
Description:
People who are motivated by the protection, growth, and welfare of others. They have a strong desire to help others who can genuinely benefit.
Characteristics:
Seeks ways to bring help to others. Tries to make life easier for others. Is open and responsive to the needs of others. Tries to avoid being a burden to others. Defends the rights of others.
Engaging Environment:
Open, friendly, helpful, supportive, trusting, socially sensitive, loyal, compassionate, respectful, receptive, humanitarian. Concerned with being needed, being accepted and appreciated. Seeks opportunities to support others.
Altruistic-Nurturing:
Matthew is motivated by the protection, growth, and welfare of other and has a strong desire to help others who can genuinely benefit.
Altruistic:
Unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
Nurturing:
Protecting, supporting, and encouraging others.
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