Let’s Work on Your Goals Together

The challenges facing leaders today are tougher than ever. Cultural challenges, economic shifts, technology changes – you name it.

My role as a coach is to help you be successful in navigating today’s organizational climate no matter your circumstances. As a professional with nearly 30 years of experience leading high performance teams, developing leaders, and tackling difficult problems across diverse industries, I can help you reach new levels of success.

Tom Petz, MSIA, CISSP, ICF Member
President, Great Lakes Leadership Services

Areas of Practice

01

Leadership Coaching

I will work with you to create a customized plan to help you become the type of leader who everyone wants to work for.

02

IT Consulting

We have decades of experience working in IT, working on major software implementation projects, strategy, insourcing, infrastructure, staffing, risk management, compliance, cybersecurity, budgeting and more.

03

Data Analytics

It is said, “Without data, you’re just guessing.” However, many organizations don’t have control over their data or how it could be used to help make better decisions. We will work with you to examine current practices and devise a strategy to make organizational data work for you.

04

Staffing and Performance

Having a great team who is engaged in the vital work your company does is critical for success. I’ll work with you to ensure you’re consistently landing the right people and helping them achieve outstanding results.

05

Higher Education

The world of higher education is rapidly changing. Compliance, delivery models, student expectations, regulations, governance, and increasing competition are putting more pressure than ever on educational leaders. Let me help you navigate this landscape and thrive for years to come.

06

Business Growth

I will work with you to analyze what’s working and what’s preventing your business from growing. From there, we’ll co-develop a strategy to help you get unstuck and on the path to success.

Core Values

When you choose to work with us, you are not only getting highly qualified expertise, but a firm which embodies the following values for our clients:

We believe it’s vital for every client to know they are getting a trustworthy, honest, and authentic coach who will do what’s right for them. We will not misrepresent ourselves, will treat client information confidentially, and exhibit the highest ethical standards.

We will take the lead in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to share, be heard, and make progress. At the same time, we will extend empathy and compassion for each client while respecting their boundaries. We will continually stay attuned to ways we can best assist our clients.

It is important to us for each client to leave their coaching session feeling better than when they came in. We will hold ourselves accountable to coaching agreements and help our clients celebrate wins.

Clients and potential clients are not always in control of when they will need help. Out goal is to respond to all communications within 24 hours or less during normal business hours. We will keep our commitments or communicate why a particular commitment cannot be held, setting new expectations accordingly.

Each of our clients can expect they will be treated with the utmost respect and professionalism regardless of background or circumstances. We will arrive on time for appointments, keep our language respectful, stay engaged in the coaching experience, and dress appropriately for all client engagements.