“Working with Academic Leadership Group (ALG) gave us an objective, data-informed outside perspective on our staff structure—something that can be difficult to see clearly from within.”
- Associate Dean
We help university leaders turn complexity into clarity—strengthening organizations and building the leadership capacity that drives lasting impact.
Leadership
Coaching
Our leadership coaching is designed to help you clarify the leader you aspire to be and build the capacity to get there. Together, we sharpen your strategic focus, strengthen your leadership presence, and expand the skills and mindset that accelerate your impact.
Coaching provides a confidential, structured space to think clearly about complex challenges, test new approaches, and gain practical tools you can apply immediately. It is both reflective and results-oriented, supporting growth that endures.
Higher Education Consulting
Our consulting approach combines strategic insight with practical execution to unlock innovation and to align people, processes, and purpose. We work at the intersection of strategy and structure, ensuring that ambition translates into sustainable impact.
Through rigorous analysis and collaborative design, we help institutions increase transparency, improve resource alignment, elevate culture, and build the leadership capacity needed for long-term success, all in service of your mission and next stage of growth.
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Leadership Coaching “Jumpstarts”
We’re so confident in our coaching process for academic leaders that we offer a no-risk opportunity to engage.
“Jumpstart” leadership coaching is a focused coaching package designed to help you gain clarity and confidence, quickly. Through five, one-hour, confidential sessions with an expert coach, we’ll help you to build strengths, tackle your challenges, and clarify your goals.
Have An Idea or Project in Mind?
We specialize in organizational assessments, coaching and leadership development programs, executive education strategy, and innovation projects of all types.
We accept RFPs, provide rapid proposal turn-around, and we offer short term needs assessment engagements to clarify next steps. Contact us to set up a call with our highly experienced team.
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The Empowered Leader
If you’re a leader in higher education facing complex challenges, our bestselling book, The Empowered Leader: How to Thrive in Higher Education Leadership, offers practical, evidence-based solutions. We’re delighted to offer a complimentary copy to leaders currently working in academic institutions.
To receive your complimentary copy, please complete a brief request form and we will send it to you!
Join Our Next Webinar
Leadership Under Pressure: Practicing Difficult Conversations with AI
Discover how virtual coaching creates a safe space to hone your ability to engage in high-stakes academic conversations
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CEST
Duration: 1 Hour
Our Empowered Leader webinars bring together leading voices in the world of academic leadership to discuss the biggest issues facing institutions today. Join us to gain insights and connect with other academic leaders. Learn more here.
"Throughout the coaching process, I gained valuable insights into new approaches, like asking questions, being transparent about expectations, and empowering the team to problem-solve independently."
-Professor
“We want to thank you so much for your work on our strategic planning project. It helped us lay a strong foundation for our institute’s future."
-Executive Director
