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EXECUTIVE COACHING & LEADERSHIP CONSULTING
Based in Zeeland, Michigan • Serving West Michigan and beyond
Executive Coaching
Organizational Consulting
Focused Workshops
"Jeff walked us through a process to reorganize due to growing pains. The result solved a major problem I couldn't quite identify before."
— President, Owner & Founder
Mid-Sized Technology Firm • 25% annual growth achieved
When this goes unaddressed, execution slows, accountability blurs, and leadership credibility erodes—despite strong results.
Succession stalls. Key hires leave. Growth compounds complexity faster than your systems can handle.
A Clear Point of View on
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Results
Most challenges are not a lack of capacity to perform or effort.
They are the result of leadership beliefs that quietly shape habits—and organizational culture and systems that reinforce behaviors and outcomes.
Sustainable improvement requires attention to both:
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How leaders think, decide, and show up
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How work is structured, measured, and reinforced
That’s why our work focuses on proven coaching, consulting, and development practices that elevate people, profit, and purpose.
WHY GRAND RAPIDS & WEST MICHIGAN LEADERS INVEST IN EXECUTIVE COACHING
Evidence-Based Results from Strategic Leadership Development
+80%
Increased Self-Confidence
ICF Global Coaching Study
+70%
Reduced Turnover Risk
Gallup Research
+15%
Revenue Growth Impact
Harvard Business Review
+6x
ROI on Coaching Investment
Manchester Review
CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Executive Coach
International Coaching Federation
Doctor of Strategic
Leadership
Literary Titan Gold Award
Life-Changing Leadership Habits
Regent University
Best Experienced/ Senior Leaders Program
HR.COM
How I Partner with Leaders to Drive Results
These services are often applied together to shape leadership habits and align organizational culture and systems—so results improve and are sustained.
A confidential, goal-focused partnership that strengthens leadership judgment, decision-making, and performance through client-led experimentation and action.
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1:1 leadership development
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Strategic decision support
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Performance optimization
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Executive Coach - Grand Rapids
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Executive Coach - West Michigan
Start Here: Leadership Breakthrough Package
Executive Coaching
Organizational Consulting
Diagnosing and aligning systems, roles, accountability, and execution—so performance improves at the root and results hold over time.
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Culture transformation
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Systems alignment
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Change management
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Organizational Consultant - Grand Rapids
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Organizational Consultant - West Michigan
Real Results for Real Leaders
See how our services create measurable impact for senior leaders navigating complexity and change.
Organizational Consulting Case Study
Mid-Sized Organization
Growth + Sustainability
The Challenge
Rapid growth created organizational strain—unclear functions, reduced efficiency, and turnover in critical technical roles threatened 25% YoY growth targets.
Our Approach
Used a DMAIC framework: conducted structured interviews and guided team formation to map critical workflows; evaluated organizational structure for alignment with culture and strategy while building leadership buy-in; developed trigger-based monitoring thresholds and change management plans to sustain the transformation.
Key Outcomes
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Achieved 25% annual financial and operational growth targets
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Improved employee retention by 30% year over year
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Enhanced clarity and efficiency across critical business functions
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Established trigger-based thresholds for ongoing organizational health monitoring
"Jeff walked us through a process to reorganize due to growing pains we were experiencing. His style was calm and respectful of our time. The result really answered a major problem I couldn't quite put my finger on previously."
President/Owner/Founder
Value Delivered
Strategic Planning Case Study
Large Organization
Complexity and Scale
The Challenge
Declining membership required a strategic plan serving diverse stakeholders—from 2-3 truck operations to enterprises with 1,000+ employees.
Our Approach
Led a collaborative strategic planning process incorporating internal and external stakeholder input. Customized all member surveys, large focus group sessions, and one-to-one board and committee lead surveys were used to collect feedback. Used Scenario Planning and a Strategic Thinking-Acting-Influencing Assessment to go beyond traditional annual planning.
Key Outcomes
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Designed a clear, actionable, multi-year strategic plan
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Defined organizational goals, priorities, and success metrics
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Incorporated input from diverse member companies
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Created actionable outcomes aligned with leadership priorities
"This strategic planning process gave us a roadmap that actually reflects our diverse membership. The facilitation ensured every voice was heard."
Association Executive Director
Value Delivered
Executive Coaching and Organizatioanl Consulting Case Study
Mid-Sized Organization
Executive Fit + Culture
The Challenge
Newly appointed President/CEO faced declining employee confidence and a stalled strategic initiative during a critical transition period.
Our Approach
Implemented a 12-month executive coaching engagement focused on senior leader presence, strategic decision-making, and assessing and realigning organizational culture. Leveraged Appreciative Inquiry through department focus groups and a culture assessment grounded in the Competing Values Framework, then facilitated a one-day culture workshop to clarify gaps between current and desired culture and align leaders around a shared path forward.
Key Outcomes
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Employee engagement increased by 15%
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Less passive resistance to changes
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Identified cultural norms supportive of the previously stalled strategic initiative, restoring momentum
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Employee confidence in leadership improved by 16%
"Dr. Doolittle's broad experience, data-driven processes, and strong interpersonal skills make him an invaluable resource and are what set him apart. We encountered several difficult decisions about our current and desired culture, and he aligned various teams through collaborative approaches and data-driven decision-making."
President/CEO
Value Delivered
What Leaders Experience
Evidence-based results that make a measurable difference in leadership effectiveness and organizational performance.
Sustainable improvements that elevate people, profit, and purpose
Reduced friction, rework, and recurring performance issues
Greater strategic alignment across leaders, teams, and priorities
Accountability without erosion of trust or culture
Clearer thinking and stronger decision-making under pressure
25+ Years Executive Experience
Partnering with leaders at Gordon Food Service, University of Michigan Health, Sherwin-Williams, and more
Doctorate in Strategic Leadership
Advanced expertise in leadership development and organizational behavior
Certified Executive Coach
ICF-aligned coaching methodology with evidence-based frameworks
Author: Life-Changing Leadership Habits
A practical framework for turning leadership insight into daily behavior that actually sticks.
Dr. Jeff Doolittle
Executive Coach & Organizational Consultant
Doctorate in Strategic Leadership
• 25+ Years Experience
Based in West Michigan • Serving Clients Nationwide
YOUR STRATEGIC PARTNER
High-Stakes Decisions Require a
Trusted Advisor
When the stakes are high and clear answers aren’t obvious, senior leaders don’t need more theory. They need someone who understands their world and helps them move forward with clarity and confidence.
I’ve spent 25+ years inside organizations, leading talent, culture, and strategy across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and distribution. I’ve sat at the table where decisions carry real consequences—for people, performance, and the future of the business.
This means you won't get generic frameworks or off-the-shelf advice. You'll get a thought partner who quickly understands your situation and conversations that lead to clear, practical next steps you can act on immediately.
Before founding Organizational Talent Consulting, I led enterprise-level human capital transformation initiatives across:
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Organizational design
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Strategic planning and execution
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Culture and leadership development
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Workforce planning and succession strategy
Recognized globally within the Pfizer Leadership Award (top 0.01% of leaders)
My work is grounded in evidence-based frameworks and a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, but is built on real-world application. Because leadership challenges are solved by making better decisions, in real situations, with real constraints.
This is a one-to-one partnership focused on your leadership, your team, and your business. My clients often say they feel:
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Clearer
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More confident
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Better equipped to act
Not because we talked about leadership, but because they left knowing exactly what to do next.
"Dr. Doolittle's broad experience, data-driven processes, and strong interpersonal skills make him an invaluable resource. He aligned various teams through collaborative approaches and data-driven decision-making."
— President & CEO
Connect with me
AWARD WINNING BOOK
Life-Changing Leadership Habits
10 Proven Principles That Will Elevate People, Profit, and Purpose
Literary Titan
Gold Book Award
"A beneficial addition to any workplace... I highly recommend this book to anyone in a leadership position, no matter the level or organization."
Literary Titan
"A concise directional book on how to be successful at leading self, employees, customers, and shareholders."
Dr. Rob Simpson
— President, Global Business Leadership Center
"Jeff distills a common-sense approach to leadership development into practical application for immediate use."
Dr. Virginia Richardson, BCC
— Business & Healthcare Futurist
"A very relevant read for anyone who aspires to lead people in a very crucial time... a compelling call to action."
Spencer Warren
— Regional General Manager, Gordon Food Service
Our Services Are For
This work is designed for leaders who carry responsibility for people, profit, and purpose —especially valuable when:
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Growth or change begins to outpace leadership systems and decision clarity
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Culture becomes a risk instead of a consistent source of alignment and performance
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Decisions feel heavier, lonelier, and more consequential
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Execution falters despite capable, committed people
Our Work Is Not For
This work may not be the right fit if you’re looking for:
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Advice without accountability
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Motivational life-coaching or pep talks
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Generic off-the-shelf leadership training or one-size-fits-all programs
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Quick fixes that avoid examining how leadership habits and structure shape results
This work is best suited for curious and open-minded leaders willing to think and act intentionally.
How Our Work is Different
Inner Game + Outer Game
Leadership values and habits are developed alongside clarity and organizational systems—because our inner game determines what we will do, and organizational systems reinforce results.
Performance Diagnosis
This work relies on evidence-based insights to identify the organizational culture, system, and leadership signals actually driving results.
Execution Without Burnout
People, profit, and performance improve by removing friction, clarifying purpose, and aligning culture and systems—not by working harder and longer that exhaust leaders and teams.
How We Work
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Schedule a Strategy Conversation.
Connect with Dr. Jeff Doolittle to understand your specific needs and goals so we can determine your best path forward.
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Execute the plan.
Receive a tailored roadmap built around your specific challenges and aspirations. Together, we'll move from insight to action.
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Learn - Change & Thrive.
Build sustainable leadership capacity and operational excellence. Lead with greater confidence, purpose, and impact.
Next Step
If you’re navigating leadership complexity and want a thoughtful, evidence-based partner, the best place to start is a conversation.
Executive coaching and organizational consulting grounded in evidence-based leadership, systems thinking, and practical application.
Get fresh ideas proven to stimulate individual, team, and organizational effectiveness
WHITE PAPER: FREE GUIDE
Discover the critical steps to
ARCHITECTING CULTURE
In this powerful white paper, discover the proven principles that lead to extraordinary success in shaping organizational culture.
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