JOE NEWSUM
Business, Strategy & Leadership Coaching
Unlocking Clarity & Renewed Purpose One Client at a Time
I've created a ton of free content on Stratechi.com, but when you seek clarity in your goals, strategy, situation, career, and life, it makes sense to connect with me personally. And, the beauty is its all virtual and by the hour.
I help my clients create strategic clarity which strengthens their purpose and makes every step and action they take more valuable.
My impact with clients comes from my passion for business, strategy, leadership, and coaching, along with my unique combination of deep management consulting experience (7+ years at McKinsey & Oliver Wyman) and practical executive experience in a myriad of roles (CEO, COO, CMO, CFO, and more) and in a variety of different types (software, CPG, retail, manufacturing, services) and sizes of companies (startups, midsize, multi-billion).
I encourage you to learn more about my experience, background, coaching services, and testimonials. Reach out to me at joe@stratechi.com if you have any questions or set up some time below if you are seeking clarity on the right path forward.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MY COACHING & TRAINING SERVICES
STRATEGY COACHING
Do you want an experienced expert coach to support you in crafting winning strategies?
MANAGEMENT COACHING
Do you have a challenging situation where you could use an objective and experienced thought partner?
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
Do you want a partner to help guide you and your team through a successful growth business transformation?
STRATEGY WORKSHOPS
Are you looking for a coach to help create and facilitate an engaging and productive workshop?
LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION
Are you looking to upgrade your leadership skills and potential to accelerate your success?
CUSTOM PROGRAMS
Are you looking for a partner & facilitator to customize a workshop or program?
PRESENTATION SKILLS
Are you looking for an expert to work with to storyboard, develop slides, and improve your delivery?
CAREER COACHING
Are you looking for a mentor to help clarify the vision for your future and realize your career potential?
STRATEGY TRAINING
Do you want to upskill your employees' problem solving, strategic capabilities, and understanding of strategy?
CONSULTANT COACHING
Are you a consultant that wants to take your consulting toolkit and skills to the next level?
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WHAT CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY...
Jon Kragh
Founder & CEO
Proactive Logic
"Joe is my strategic coach. I have worked with the brightest minds in private equity and the top minds in technology, so I have very high standards. As soon as I read Joe's content, I knew he would make me better. Joe can immediately provide nuanced strategic advice for any topic on my mind, from services to product. Our conversations span risk, go-to-market, cost tradeoffs, and most importantly, to me: life impact. "
“I’m thrilled to have connected with Joe. He’s on a different level. He brings depth that is both thought-provoking and grounding. He punctures the sessions with questions to get to the point. He is very clear as to what course of action I should take given the stage of my business. Joe’s clarity of thought and depth of experience is impressive. Joe ensures you leave his coaching session with clear actions. He will add value to any entrepreneur/executive that seeks for an independent and experienced perspective on what they're working on. Thanks Joe!”
“For several months, I felt stuck. Growth was slow, our win rate was down, and I wasn't happy with our momentum. With Joe's guidance, we honed in on ways to clarify our ICP, set our business apart, and articulate our unique market position. More than that, our sessions ensured I focused on strategic thinking rather than getting consumed by the day-to-day challenges of entrepreneurship. Joe is an invaluable strategic partner, and I wholeheartedly endorse him for any business owner needing to break out of a rut."
“Joe has done strategy a big favor by providing so much insightful and valuable content on Stratechi.com, but it doesn't compare to spending time with him one-on-one. In one session, we collaborated on clarifying my goals, business model, and action plan for my healthcare startup. I am grateful for the time and energy I will save and the improved prospects of the business. If you need a fantastic thought partner, I highly recommend setting up some time with Joe!”
"Joe is my strategic coach. He provides concise, thought-provoking and strategic advice that drives real business outcomes to my consulting firm. He’s an excellent listener, intuitive, and ensures that my personal goals balance m professional goals. I’m very confident Joe will help me take my firm to the next level. "
Dr. Trina Clayeux
CEO
Give an Hour®
"I can’t say enough about Joe’s aptitude for capturing the essence of our work and strategically mapping it within the context of our business opportunities and pain points. We’re are in a much more advanced state of planning due to his expertise."
Scott Lazarus
CEO
Soliro
"Joe has the rare skill to help generate and think through the right strategic options and drive to action to scale your business for years to come."
Niklas Ruud
Managing Director
Hellermann Tyton
"Joe is great at strategy and my go-to coach. He challenged the direction of my growth company during a time of uncertainty. During a coaching session, Joe provided insight, clarity, and focus, and one month later my sales doubled. Talk about ROI."
Jens-Kristian Leth Zimmer
Coop
"Joe´s great coaching sessions have provided me with invaluable guidance in order to progress my career and have fun while doing so. Joe has an ability to cut through the noise and simplify, which makes the coaching very actionable. Best of recommendations”
MY BACKGROUND...
- 5 years leading strategy, marketing, org, operations, and technology projects
- Worked with high-tech, industrial, financial, non-profit, and consumer clients
- Led McKinsey's incubation of the Management Innovation Exchange
- Won numerous knowledge competitions and taught McKinsey's Mini-MBA
- 2 years focused on internet, digital, sales, and marketing consulting projects
- Developed Oliver Wyman's perspective on internet and digital strategy
- Worked with high-tech, consumer, financial and retail clients
- COO of the leader in consumer portable solar power and the 9th fastest growing company (2013 Inc 5000)
- Led operations, supply chain, product development, marketing & manufacturing
- 2.5X valuation increase with acquisition by NRG
- Founded one the fastest growing and largest sites on strategy and leadership
- Bootstrapped and self-funded growth to over half a million users in 2 years
- Supported hundreds of clients with their strategy and leadership needs
- Founded a high-growth and very profitable market and industry research company
- Deep analytics and research coverage on over 1200 industries
- Clients include all of the top banks, consulting firms, and many Fortune 1000
- CFO and CMO of a leader in telephony and CRM integration software
- Supported 25X profitable revenue growth and multiple rounds of funding
- Led marketing, finance & accounting, legal, and board support
- As SVP of Store Operations, led 20,000 associates across 480 stores. Reorganized stores and drove increase in customer satisfaction and average basket.
- As SVP of Marketing, ran $120M budget across digital, print, and TV. Developed and launched The League loyalty program with 20 million members.
MY EDUCATION...
- MBA with High Distinction (top 3% of class)
- Edward Tuck Scholar, Digital Strategies Fellow, Education Chair of Consulting Club
- Earned offers at top consulting firms (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Monitor, & LEK)
- BS, Science Technology & Society with a concentration in Computer Science
- Tua Beta Pi Honor Society (top 10% of engineering class) and Sigma Chi
- Member of Varsity Track Team and PAC-10 scorer in long jump, high jump & sprints
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