Barry Smith

As an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team, I am certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills and personal growth. Trained and mentored by John Maxwell and mentors of his world-class faculty, I am equipped with the tools, resources and experience to help you and your team improve your productivity, performance and profitability. Whether you are looking for a facilitator for group workshops, corporate training in leadership, speaking, sales, or coaching skills for your leaders, or a speaker for your next event, I have access to exclusive content that is only available through a certified Executive Director of the John Maxwell Team to help you reach your goals and objectives.

With almost thirty years in the construction industry, I have experienced the impact of good leadership, poor leadership and no leadership. My desire is to equip others not only to lead positively but to attain the skills to develop others to also become strong leaders.

I have had the opportunity to lead at many levels in my lifetime. I grew up playing many team sports and as a father of two boys, coached youth soccer and baseball. I served as a Boy Scout Leader and have held numerous leadership positions in the Business world. Being a follower of John Maxwell for years it was not difficult to see the one constant at all levels - those who lead, influence those around them.

In 2011, I founded Building What Matters, a leadership development and coaching company targeting the construction industry. When I was offered the opportunity to join John and his team I realized that there would be no limits to my own capabilities to add to the benefit of others, not only in the construction world but anywhere in which individuals were willing to invest in themselves to become all they can be. My ultimate passion and dream is to see others stretch beyond their current level and achieve more than they thought possible.

I am committed to serving others to add value to their lives and help them to reach their full potential. So many of us today have become complacent and simply do not know how to move to the “next level”. Using the resources available as part of the John Maxwell Team, there is no limit to what can be achieved. This is both on an individual and group basis. I can customize the coaching program to fit the needs for you individually or for your team.

As a Program Coordinator with the Team, I can help you become a member of our international family.  Just ask!