A Trusted Advisor
Customized advising engagements designed to help you move forward with conviction.
“Without Brian, our organization would not be where it is today! His steady leadership allowed the organization to grow, evolve, and become a force for equipping other leaders worldwide. His legacy of empowering others to lead has allowed us to grow our programs to more than 25 countries and root ourselves in the same mission we started with.”
— Executive Director
Facing a change or challenge?
It can be tough being a leader. Whether you are a founder just launching your organization, leading a team of executives at an established organization, or looking to hand your organization over to new leadership, decisions and direction often come down to you. Whether you’re navigating an important organizational leadership change, business sale, or strategic reframe, I’m happy to walk with you as you navigate your organization’s transition period.
What You Get With Me
You’ll know your next steps.
By the end of our engagement, we’ll make sure you have actionable next steps to take for yourself or with your team. This will be solidified before we are done and summarized in follow-up communication. Finally, rather than simply move on, we will set up a check-in to see how you are doing after our engagement. It matters to me that our time together was valuable.
I’ve been in your shoes.
I’ve successfully launched a startup with a small group and led legacy organizations. I understand what it means to lead through change, having overseen rapid transformations, culture change, and organizational redesign. If you’re facing a tough choice, strategic shift, or just need another person as a sounding board who understands what it’s like to be “the leader”, I’m here for you.
If you want, I can integrate with your team.
I enjoy working with teams. If you’re looking to make an advising session a group discussion, I can join the group - either as a facilitator or a member. This is a great option for teams that may have knowledge or skill gaps in an essential area as they strategize or plan. If you have needs in an area that’s not my specialty, I know people who can help.
How It Works
Book an introductory call
We’ll connect during a complimentary 30-minute intro call, where you can get to know me and let me know more about your needs. Following the call, I’ll send you a proposal based on our conversation.
Advising Engagement
I’ll work with you and/or your team as you navigate transition or strategize for the future. If you would like me to facilitate a discussion or retreat, I can do that as well.
Follow Up
Based on the actionable steps we identified together, we’ll set up a follow-up advising discussion to see how things are going, where I can answer questions, and offer up anything else I believe is most relevant for you and your team.
“Brian not only helped to lead us through transition as a leader, but he was a true partner on this journey. I am confident we would not be where we are today without his ability to build a network of trust within the organization and lean on his professional network outside the organization. Brian is a rare find and I would recommend him to any mission-based organization looking to fill a leadership gap while not losing ground on their mission and values.”
— President, Board of Directors
Customized Advising Engagements
Advising engagements are shaped around the needs of your organization and the moment it is in.
This may include:
Ongoing advisory support to senior leaders or boards.
Time-bound engagements during periods of transition or growth.
Facilitation of conversations where alignment, clarity, or trust is needed.
Thought partnership around leadership, structure, and organizational health.
Some engagements are short and focused. Others unfold over time. The structure follows the work rather than a predetermined model. To create your customized advising engagement, connect with me for a conversation, and I’ll let you know how I can help.