Talent Advancement Professionals

Your partner in talent strategy and people development.

Talent Advancement Services

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    Talent Strategy

    We can help you assess your current talent capabilities against future needs, and then build succession plans and individual development plans to meet those needs.

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    Leadership Coaching

    We improve individual performance through self-awareness and 1:1 coaching. Using DISC and Driving Forces assessments, leaders increase their emotional intelligence and gain an improved understanding of what motivates others.

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    Culture Advancement

    Whether you require assistance crafting your vision and values or need support with team building and communication skills training, we pride ourselves on a customized approach to meet your business needs.

Endorsements

  • "She brings everyone along on a journey to complete work focused on one aligned vision."

    “I’ve witnessed Susan transform a room full of engineers, construction leaders and operations folks. She brings everyone along on a journey to complete work focused on one aligned vision. Not only did she transform each of us in the room, she also gave us the tools to carry out the transformation in the field.”

    -Ty Amble Director, Asset Strategy

  • "She helped me build my confidence as a manufacturing supervisor and gave me tools to have difficult conversations."

    I highly recommend Susan's leadership coaching and development. When I was first promoted to a supervisor role, I struggled at times, due to lack of experience and soft skills. Through Susan's interactive coaching sessions, she helped me build my confidence as a manufacturing supervisor and gave me tools so that I could have difficult conversations. Her approach to coaching is fun and non-judgmental. She uses real life examples, and her advice sticks with you.

    -Julie Hoppe Manufacturing Supervisor, Georgia-Pacific

  • "Susan has what it takes to help any business experience talent success."

    “I’ve had the pleasure of working on projects with Susan over the years. I’ve watched her gain alignment with superintendents and higher ed professionals as well as evoke culture change across a manufacturing division. She has literally gone from business suits to safety shoes and back again. Susan has what it takes to help any business execute a talent strategy preparing them to serve the needs of tomorrow’s customers.”

    -Tim Meyer Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay

  • "Susan had a passion for building great cultures in our plants, which was the real key to our success."

    “Susan and I led the talent efforts across 7 manufacturing plants. Together we improved turnover, reduced waste, and increased EBITA through a comprehensive talent strategy. Susan knows how to place the right people in the right roles with individual development plans that set people up for success.

    -Jamie West, Retired Manufacturing Leader, Georgia-Pacific

  • "Her engaging approach resonates deeply with participants."

    “I have been fortunate to partner with Susan Doughty-Smith to deliver leadership training for our business community, and I can’t recommend her services highly enough. Her engaging approach resonates deeply with participants, keeping them actively involved and leaving a lasting impact. If you’re seeking leadership training that truly connects with your team, Susan is an exceptional choice.”

    - Jared Eggebrecht, Director of Workforce Training

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