Anthony C. Taylor is the founder and CEO of SME Strategy, a strategic planning facilitation and leadership development firm that has helped organizations around the world create alignment, improve execution, and achieve their long-term goals. Since 2011, Anthony has worked with leaders across industries—from fast-growing mid-sized companies to nonprofits and public organizations—guiding them through strategic planning, change management, and leadership alignment.
He is the creator of the One Destination Scorecard™, the Strategic Leadership Toolkit, and the Leading Strategy Execution executive training program. Anthony also hosts the widely followed Strategy & Leadership Podcast, engaging with global experts to explore practical insights on strategy, teamwork, and organizational performance.
With over a decade of experience aligning leadership teams, Anthony brings a clear, engaging, and practical approach to helping executives navigate complexity while driving strategic clarity and accountability. His expertise sits at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and implementation—making his keynotes and workshops both inspiring and immediately applicable.
Anthony speaks on topics including:
Strategy execution and organizational alignment
Strategic planning in fast-changing environments
High-performance leadership teams
Change leadership and decision-making
Leading strategy across distributed or hybrid organizations
He is based in Vancouver, Canada, and works with clients globally.