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Jeff Servello is a seasoned leader and trusted Principal Advisor specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, and crisis response. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, he also holds a Master of Professional Studies in Leadership, Education, and Development from the University of Maryland.

Over the past 20 years, Jeff has led award-winning teams, managed billion-dollar resources, and coached cross-functional units to high performance in complex environments. He piloted multi-functional operations supporting global missions, oversaw $5M budgets, and directed the professional development of over 700 emerging leaders. As chief architect of an enterprise-wide talent plan, he increased retention rates by 12% and streamlined candidate screening for 800+ individuals annually.

Today, Jeff partners with new and emerging leaders through Provision Advisors, helping them scale and sustain growth. His passion lies in empowering small business owners and future leaders to reach their full potential.

In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Jeff about:

• The Start of Provision Advisors: Turning years of Navy mentorship and leadership into a business helping teams perform at their best.

• How They Stand Out: Helping leaders prevent crises before they happen and communicate clearly when they do.

• Jeff's Path: From Navy XO and CO to executive coach, partnering with his brother to grow the firm.

• Lessons Learned: Adapting military leadership skills to business, learning the art of sales, and understanding how small shifts in mindset drive big results.

• What's Next: Expanding his coaching practice and helping businesses scale with stronger, more resilient teams.

Timestamps:

• 00:59 Journey into Coaching

• 01:54 Provision Advisors and Family Dynamics

• 04:44 Coaching Philosophy and Techniques

• 10:34 Leadership Lessons from the Navy

• 17:31 Tools and Assessments for Effective Coaching

• 26:27 Goals and Future Aspirations

• 30:07 Connecting and Networking

Connect with Jeff:

• LinkedIn

• https://calendly.com/jeffservello

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A special thank you to Jeff for joining me this week. Until next time!

-Scott Mackes, USNA '01