Leadership gets harder as responsibility increases.
Most of the leaders I work with are thoughtful, capable, and deeply committed to their organizations—yet they’re navigating complexity that can’t be solved with more effort, better intentions, or another leadership book.
I help CEOs and executive teams think clearly, diagnose what’s really happening, and improve performance at its root—without burning themselves or their organizations out.
Our success depends on a spirit of deep partnership, a heart to serve, and a desire to make each other and the world better.
We are committed to giving back 15% of our profits to non-profit charitable organizations making a difference to orphans most at risk. Join us on the path to driving change for 3,000 children by 2030.
Who I Serve
I work primarily with:
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CEOs, owners, and senior leaders
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Executive leadership teams
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Organizations experiencing growth, transition, or rising complexity
My clients are rarely failing.
They are successful leaders facing harder problems—where decisions carry more weight, tradeoffs are real, and simple answers no longer exist.
We are a premier executive coaching and business consulting firm servicing West Michigan, surrounding communities, and beyond.
How I Help
Coaching + Consulting, Intentionally Integrated
Most leadership challenges require both personal leadership growth and organizational clarity. That’s why my work intentionally blends executive coaching and organizational consulting.
COLLABORATION
A long-term view of relationships and partnership.
AUTHENTICITY
Honest with ourselves and our clients.
HUMILITY
No one of us is as strong as all of us.
DRIVE
The passion for getting things done and unafraid of hard work.
Personal and Organizational Development to Thrive
About the Founder - Dr. Jeff Doolittle
Executive Coach and Principal Human Capital Consultant
Dr. Jeff Doolittle is an executive coach and organizational consultant who helps CEOs and senior leaders navigate complexity, improve performance, and lead sustainable change. With more than 25 years of experience partnering with Fortune 500 executives, nonprofit leaders, and global organizations, Jeff is known for building high-trust relationships and using evidence-based insights to address leadership and performance challenges at their root.
Before founding Organizational Talent Consulting, Jeff held senior roles in executive talent management and organizational development across industries including pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare, retail, food service, and distribution. His work has supported strategic initiatives such as culture building, leadership development, organizational design, performance improvement, succession planning, and strategic planning.
Jeff holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership and an MBA, is an International Coaching Federation–certified executive coach, and maintains advanced certifications in leadership assessment, performance management, and strategic workforce planning. He is also the author of Life-Changing Leadership Habits: 10 Proven Principles That Will Elevate People, Profit, and Purpose.
Based in West Michigan, Jeff works with leaders nationwide. Outside of his professional work, he values time with family, outdoor adventure, and community service.
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Problems I Help Leaders Solve
Leaders typically reach out when they notice patterns like:
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Performance issues that don’t improve despite capable people and hard work
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Leadership team misalignment or unspoken tension
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Strategy that makes sense but isn’t translating into execution
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Decision overload, ambiguity, or constant pressure
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Cultural signals that undermine trust, ownership, or accountability
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Burnout risk at the leadership level
These challenges are not motivation problems.
They are leadership habits and system problems—and they are solvable.
How I Diagnose Leadership and Performance
Rather than reacting to symptoms, I use evidence-based frameworks to understand what’s actually driving outcomes.
We look at:
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Clarity of direction and expectations
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Capability and support
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Motivation and meaning
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Resources and constraints
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Leadership behaviors
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Organizational systems and signals
This diagnostic approach helps leaders stop guessing—and start fixing what matters.
Executive Coaching
Coaching focuses on how leaders think, decide, regulate emotion, and show up—especially under pressure.
In coaching sessions, leaders work on:
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Making better decisions in complex environments
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Examining leadership habits and behavioral patterns
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Clarifying priorities and tradeoffs
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Strengthening accountability without eroding trust
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Leading with steadiness during uncertainty and change
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Sessions are confidential, structured, and grounded in real work—not theory.
Organizational Consulting
Consulting focuses on the systems and conditions shaping behavior and results.
Together, we examine:
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Role clarity and expectations
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Accountability and decision rights
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Organizational structure and workflow
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Cultural signals and incentives
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Barriers to execution embedded in the system
This ensures leadership growth translates into measurable organizational impact.
What Changes as a Result
Leaders and organizations typically experience:
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Clearer thinking and more confident decisions
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Reduced friction, rework, and unnecessary pressure
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Improved execution and accountability
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Healthier leadership behavior under stress
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Greater trust and alignment across teams
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Sustainable performance—not short-term spikes
What an Engagement Typically Looks Like
Engagements are tailored to the leader and organization, but often include:
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Ongoing executive coaching sessions
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Targeted organizational diagnostics
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Leadership and team development
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Practical tools leaders can apply immediately
The goal is always the same: elevate people, profit, and purpose
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
