Claire Annelise Smith, PhD
Claire Annelise Smith, PhD, is a Spiritual Executive Coach, Mentor, Author, and Speaker dedicated to empowering leaders to arise confidently through complex career and life transitions rooted in faith and purpose. With years of experience coaching pastors, executives, and international leaders, Dr. Claire provides clarity and strength to make tough decisions that align deeply with one’s calling and values.
As someone who has personally faced the call to arise in times of profound challenge—navigating life-changing illness, grief, and the upheaval of relocation—Dr. Claire Annelise Smith deeply understands what it means to move from a place of being stuck to one of renewed purpose and spiritual strength. Her lived experience shapes her compassionate, empowering approach to coaching, equipping leaders to rise and thrive no matter the adversity.
Drawing on her extensive leadership experience in diverse settings—including program development, academic teaching, and global collaboration—she uniquely integrates spiritual wisdom, leadership strategy, and personal transformation. Dr. Claire passionately guides spiritual executives and other leaders to stay connected with God, others, and themselves amid life’s challenges, unlocking resilience, clarity, and renewed purpose.
Founder of Strategic Lifestyle Connection, Dr. Claire leverages coaching, mentorship, books, and experiential programs to support individuals in living authentically and thriving in their God-given assignments. Her work within the “I Will Arise” spiritual ecosystem centers on helping leaders rise boldly, break through barriers, and live with unwavering hope and love.