Healthy Teams, Executing Effective Strategy, Together.
Hire me to get your team out of the "someday" loop and increase your impact, value, and growth.
Elliott Wood - Founding Consultant
The habits that got you here won't get you there...
As visionary led companies grow, there's a dilemma. The energy and soul of the founders that fuels the startup phase brings too much chaos and change, and the growing team can't execute. Your business needs structure to provide direction, clarity, and repeatable process that can scale.
Do you know that you need a business operating system, but are afraid the system will suck the soul out of your vision?
It's true - systems that are too rigid can hold you back. But without effective systems, your company can't consistently deliver predictable results, meet customer expectations, and have the impact you envision. As your team grows, you need structure so that team members know how to win and can tell when they are winning.
We help businesses find clarity and design a culture where their teams can thrive by implementing the System & Soul operating framework.
The system makes the soul side true.
The soul makes the system matter.
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About me
Over 2000 session hours and 3000+ session participants for 60+ organizations.
A creative problem solver who loves to dig a little deeper and find the real issue.
I connect the dots between vision and action, seeing the relationship of the whole.
I have a bias towards action and am ready to get busy building with you.
As a System and Soul Certified Coach, I implement the only business framework that combines the system and soul of a company to create breakthrough.
"Consensus-Building"
I have had the privilege of working alongside Elliott for the last 8 years, and I wholeheartedly recommend working with him when your organization runs into directional challenges or key decision-making needs. Whether it’s streamlining workflows or aligning disparate departments, Elliott tackles organizational challenges by clarifying goals and processes through objective frameworks and consensus-building. He fosters collaboration among team members, encouraging open dialogue and shared decision-making as teams clarify their objectives and priorities. This inclusive approach ensures that everyone’s voice is heard, leading to stronger solutions, greater buy-in, and a more positive organizational culture.
When chaos threatens to derail progress, Elliott remains focused, guiding teams toward practical solutions. His calm demeanor and analytical thinking are invaluable assets. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by complexity, Elliott approaches each issue with a strategic mindset. He dissects it into bite-sized, solvable chunks, making progress achievable even in the most challenging situations. Time and time again I have watched Elliott escort clients through complex challenges, empowering their teams to make confident decisions and create positive change.
Melody P., Managing Director
"Find underlying issues..."
In working with Elliott something I really appreciate is his ability to listen well to an issue or problem, and not just take it at face value and immediately look for a solution, but to press into it further to find underlying or related issues which leads to better solutions for the client. Elliott is an excellent communicator and is thoughtful and detailed in what and how he communicates and is very easy to work with. His skillset is tailor-made for what he is doing with Strategic Matter and I wish him all the best!
Mark H., Co-Founder, SaaS Provider
"Actionable plans..."
I highly recommend Elliott for anyone looking to assess the current state of their organization's strategy and sticking points in a way that builds bridges and promotes team unity. He is skilled at facilitating discussions and exercises that encourage honest answers and participation. When you work with Elliott you feel like old friends from the moment you meet. I believe it’s because of this that he excels at reading a room and getting the most out of everyone. He is then able to miraculously distill these sessions into detailed notes which he uses to make an actionable plan and recommendations for your team to use. Elliott possesses these key intangibles, and more, that set him apart and make him excellent at what he does!
Jeff M., Director of Digital Experience
"Actionable team strategy"
Elliott has an incredible, effective way of helping teams express, distill, and then align their true vision and deepest-held values, processing them into unified, actionable team strategy. He coached our team through a period of shifting organizational priorities, painful market adaptation, and evolving vision. Thanks to his very analytical yet very human coaching methodology, our organization has managed to find its footing and direction once again. I could not recommend him enough!
-- Jun Shiomatsu. CEO, AVODA Group
"True expertise and experience..."
He did not just bring a toolset, but brought true expertise and experience, a curiosity which was infectious and helped the Grace Chapel team truly evaluate and ponder the features/functionality we really needed and wanted to have in a ChMS. He felt more like an extension of our team than an outside vendor. Elliott exceled in professionalism, customer service and client satisfaction.
Working with Elliott was terrific as it was a real partnership throughout the project.
- Kathleen H, Technology Director
"Trusted voice of reason"
It is my district pleasure to recommend Elliot Wood as a trusted partner and advisor for any business looking to scale and break through the “busy” in their quest for productive collaboration. I have worked with Elliott in various capacities for almost 20 years now and have come to rely on his wisdom and tremendous perspective often. He is the trusted voice of reason from whom you may very well hear what you need to hear whether you know it yet or not.
-- Steve K., CEO
"Uncanny ability to segment complex tasks..."
Elliott excels at taking seemingly complex processes and breaking them down into manageable and understandable chunks. He starts by listening to multiple stakeholders, asking insightful and thought-provoking questions, and capturing each of their unique perspectives and weaving them into a cohesive picture of the overall process. He is then able to take the complexities and simplify things to help everyone gain a clearer understanding. One of Elliott’s greatest strengths is his ability to take a complex subject or process and relate it to a real-world metaphor that helps everyone in the room craft a mental picture of the situation at hand.
Elliott is also the greatest troubleshooter I know. He has an uncanny ability to segment complex tasks and then isolate and test various components of an idea or problem to narrow into the root cause of an issue.
- Travis P., Technology Director
"Invaluable Asset..."
I am pleased to recommend Elliott as an invaluable asset for any organization seeking to align their leadership and operational teams towards a common strategic goal. Having had the privilege of collaborating with Elliott on former projects, I can attest to his exceptional ability to bridge the gap between vision and execution, ultimately driving tangible results for businesses and non-profits alike. His proven track record, coupled with his unwavering commitment to excellence, makes him an indispensable asset in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.
- Rand H., Executive Director
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