Committed | Competent | Caring.


I am a connector at heart, bringing people together with God and one another, as well as linking seemingly disparate concepts.
In this role, I guide leaders through the complexities of life, helping them gain deeper insights into themselves and their circumstances.
My aim is to empower them to become effective leaders who are grounded in both faith and reality.
I approach this work with humor, empathy, and a profound curiosity about the human spirit and the ways in which people navigate various situations.
More About Claire Annelise Smith, PhD
Welcome to the world of Claire Annelise Smith, PhD—a beacon of resilience and purpose-driven leadership. With a rich tapestry of experiences as an educator, minister, program director, and international leader, Dr. Claire has transformed her personal challenges into a powerful platform for guiding others.
What We're About
At the heart of Dr. Claire’s work is a profound commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s transitions with clarity, confidence, hope, and love. She believes that maintaining a connection with God, oneself, and others is essential, especially during challenging times. Dr. Claire’s journey through significant life changes has instilled in her the conviction that when we anchor ourselves in faith, we become unshakeable and unstoppable.
What We Offer
As a spiritual mentor and coach, Dr. Claire empowers successful leaders to cut through the complexities of their lives and reach the core of what is most meaningful. Her transformative methods have helped countless clients achieve greater inner peace and resilience, enhancing both their personal and professional relationships.
Our Approach
Dr. Claire’s diverse background—including roles as a youth minister, pastor, faculty member, and program director—uniquely positions her to support individuals on their journeys of growth and transformation. Through her central platform, Strategic Lifestyle Connection, she offers a range of resources, including books and programs, designed to foster personal and professional development.
Join Us
Discover the clarity and direction you seek with Dr. Claire Annelise Smith. Together, we can navigate the changes in your life and unlock your true potential.
Schedule your free clarity session with Dr. Claire
What They Say
The experience you can have and deserve.

Dr. Smith aided me with focusing on what was important, highlighting how to best utilize my time, which in turn helped me best aid those around me professionally and personally.

I highly recommend Dr. Claire as a highly skilled professional whose listening and honest advice has helped change my life and career for the better. I continue to work with her to achieve my best life possible.

Words cannot describe my experience with Claire Smith. In the time I have been a part of her coaching I have seen so much productivity in managing my life personally and professionally. I have received clarity.
Behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarks grove right at the coast
Behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarks grove right at the coast
Behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarks grove right at the coast
Behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarks grove right at the coast
Dr. Claire is Here for You Because Leaders Should Have Someone Committed to Supporting, Encouraging, and Guiding Them.
You are there for others, shouldn’t you have someone who is there for you?
She knows that you are dealing with the following leadership challenges. She has been there. She gets it. She gets you.
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Complex issues
The complex issues that leaders deal with include understanding the multiple layers of the company, casting the vision, plotting the strategy, implementing the plan, managing people, establishing partnerships and collaborations, and communicating effectively. -
Change
The landscape is changing. Geopolitical dynamics are shifting, with consumers and partners moving faster than ever before. AI is becoming ubiquitous; ignoring it may no longer be an option. The circumstances are becoming more challenging, and, of course, you, your situation, and the people around you are also changing. -
Pressure and Responsibility
With these complex issues and changes, leaders face significant pressures and responsibilities. In addition to this, there is an expectation and desire to maintain healthy professional and personal relationships. -
Isolation
Standing by your principles and decisions often means standing alone. Additionally, there are very few people in a similar position, and therefore, very few, if any, who can understand you and where you are coming from.
This is why Dr. Claire supports leaders. She has been in their shoes and understands.
Through her coaching, retreats, and other tools, she provides a unique path for these leaders to connect while gaining the clarity that strengthens their confidence, engenders hope, and is permeated with love. Dr. Claire, brimming with Spirit-infused creativity, uses one-of-a-kind solutions to meet her clients’ needs.
Dr. Claire is also building a community of leaders who are ready to grow through their changes with confidence, hope, and love.
What Guides Dr. Claire's Work
Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:29 – 31
Her Core Values
Here are the values which form the foundation from which she serves:
- God made each of us wonderfully unique with intrinsic and inestimable value.
- As a result, each person is to be treated with honor, dignity and respect.
- The qualities of honesty, confidentiality, empathy, and compassion are non-negotiable.
- Living and serving from a place of love is essential for providing support, guidance, and encouragement.


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