I'm a "creative connector" at heart. I love the magic that happens as people grow, businesses are created and talented people find others who share similar dreams, passions and priorities. I am a firm believer that the best companies are focused and driven by a unique "rhythm" that is a byproduct of focus and measurable, accountable activities and OKRs.Good leaders are also those who know how to care for (not just attract) great people, leading employees mindfully and inspiring them to contribute from their unique well of creativity. I'm a business coach and team creator with a strong track record in building 0-to-1 startups and scaling companies into the Fortune 25. I believe in a strong combo of "gut" and data-informed decision-making. In each of my career stops, no talent function existed ... it was my job to build it, run it and evolve it! Proudest achievements:- Created 5 startups within Menlo Labs venture studio while building the talent function from scratch- Led talent for 4 North American tech startups turned subsidiaries within The Home Depot- Founder of 2 recruiting firms- Founder of Little Hearts Medical, an international nonprofit- Husband, father of 6!Very thankful for the many professionals and leaders I have worked alongside to create solutions to unclear problems. Their hard work and ingenuity is the reason why I have any success stories to tell. (You know who you are!)I believe there are 4 critical elements to living whole, abundant lives:- Love ... yourself and those around you. We can only serve and care for others out of the overflow of our own lives.- Mystery ... embrace the paradox of uncertainty > predictability.- Nerve ... seek out and lean boldly into the hardest challenges.- Truth ... ask hard questions and absorb honest answers ... even when (not if) they aren't what I want to hear.Who am I?Avid reader and personal development geek. Love running, photography, and being in the outdoors running, biking or camping.- DISC: Dc/DI- Myers-Briggs: ESFJ- Enneagram: 6- Kolbe: 8-5-4-3- Kolbe certified Coach & Consultant- CatipultAI certified Coach
Listed skills include Negotiation, Closing Skills, Technical Recruiting, Recruitment/Retention, and 46 others.