Consulting Services for Leaders and Organizations

At the end of the day, what most leaders want is to run a better business. That’s where my consulting services come in. Pauldine Enterprises LLC, provides practical, real-world guidance to business owners and executives who want to solve problems, sharpen leadership effectiveness, and improve operations. Think of me as a trusted partner riding in the passenger seat, offering feedback, insights, and suggestions while helping you become a more effective leader.

The primary goal of my consulting services is to help clients solve a specific problem or challenge. This could be anything from strengthening team performance to evaluating business health or guiding organizations through succession planning. Each engagement is tailored to meet the client’s unique needs and is designed to produce practical, lasting results.

Most consulting services I provide involve working with a single individual representing their organization. The business problem or challenge varies by client, but each engagement begins with a consultation to determine suitability. From there, terms are customized to fit the project.

Since 2014, I have worked across all the subject areas listed above. In recent years, I’ve become more selective, taking on consulting services that are both strategically aligned and culturally compatible with what I want to accomplish through my business.

I know firsthand how valuable consulting services can be because I relied on them throughout my career. They can help leaders solve problems, overcome challenges, finish projects, and strengthen leadership development.

I pride myself on being versatile, flexible, and easy to work with. My consulting services start with assessing the individual or organization’s current state, discussing their future goals, and developing a clear plan for achieving them. A customized roadmap is created, and adjustments are made to ensure success.

I work comfortably with individuals and larger groups of professionals who want to grow into more effective leaders. My role is to pass on decades of leadership experience so that others can benefit from the lessons I’ve learned.

My consulting services are based on practice, not theory. There’s a saying: “Those who can’t do, teach.” I know many consultants with good intentions have never actually led a business. They often rely on theory, templated frameworks, or secondhand knowledge. Some of these consultants deliver excellent work, while others lack depth.

My approach is different. I put myself in the shoes of those with whom I am working. Instinct, recall, and practice guide me through the consulting relationship. I get in the fox hole with my client and facilitate our way to achieving the stated goals.

I listen more than I talk, and believe that consulting services should focus on the client, not the consultant. My role is to guide clients to find the right answers, not dictate them. Along the way, I share both my successes and my mistakes. People value stories about mistakes because they offer real learning opportunities, much more so than a drumbeat of success stories that may or may not be entirely true.

I am a seasoned executive whose 35-year career was rooted in the private sector of higher education. The last 9 years of my career were spent as CEO/President of DeVry University (DVU) and Keller Graduate School of Management, overseeing an employee base of ~7,500, an enrollment of 90,000 students, and revenues of more than $1.4 billion.

My areas of expertise include:

• Strategic planning
• Operations
• Business execution
• Culture development
• Team building