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From Silos to Influence: How One Leader Found His Voice in a Matrixed World

“I’m a better leader, a better husband, and a better father because of what I’ve learned.”

At The Leadership Development Group (TLD Group), our coaching engagements often begin with a clear objective—enhancing a leader’s presence, communication, or strategic influence. In a recent engagement, TLD Group senior coach, Jenifer Hill, collaborated with a senior executive at a global foodservice distribution organization.

Operating within a complex matrix structure, the leader was charged with driving results across fragmented, under-resourced business segments while aligning with multiple stakeholders across the enterprise. The organization’s work—delivering essential food and nutrition services to hospitals and care settings—adds another layer of urgency and coordination, making the ability to lead through influence, not just authority, a critical skill.

This engagement centered on helping the leader break through internal silos, build cross-functional alignment, and step into a more strategic, empowered leadership voice.

Unlocking Leadership Potential: Coaching Emerging Talent to Step into the Future

In today’s fast-paced global marketplace, the success of an organization hinges on its ability to develop future-ready leaders. For TLD Group executive coach Mark J. Williams, that means meeting emerging leaders where they are—and pushing them to where they need to go.

Helping Leaders Navigate Conflict to Build Stronger Collaboration 

What happens when a leader’s growth vision is overshadowed by their strained organizational relationships? This was the core challenge facing Dr. Lilian Abrams, TLD Group Faculty Member, when she began coaching a physician leader in a rapidly expanding southeastern US healthcare system. This leader's strategic vision was clear, but the challenging interpersonal dynamics he had with his direct manager threatened not only implementation of his vision, but his own tenure as a leader. In this edition of our Faculty Highlight Series, we explore how Lilian guided this leader from conflict to collaboration, transforming both his professional impact and his team’s growth trajectory.

Guiding Leaders Through Growth, Grit, and Gut Instinct

What happens when brilliance outpaces connection? That was the core question Ted Witherell, TLD Group Faculty Member, set out to explore with one of his recent coaching clients—a high-performing scientist at a Boston-based pharmaceutical organization, whose strategic mind had carried him far but whose interpersonal approach was holding him back. In this edition of our Faculty Highlight Series, we dive into how Ted helped this leader evolve from an individual contributor with vision into a senior executive who could inspire, influence, and elevate others across a rapidly expanding organization.

From Direct Care to Executive Leadership: A Nurse’s Journey

At TLD Group, we are proud to highlight the expertise of our faculty members, whose deep experience and strategic insights empower leaders across the health ecosystem. This month, we feature Marsha Hughes-Rease, MSN, MSOD, PCC, an executive coach and tenured TLD Group Faculty Member dedicated to supporting senior leaders and executives in navigating complex transitions and enhancing their leadership impact.

Navigating Leadership Transitions in Healthcare

Leadership transitions are pivotal moments for any organization, requiring a thoughtful and strategic approach to ensure continuity and success. For OSF HealthCare, founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, supporting leadership succession during a period of significant growth was a top priority. With operations spanning 16 hospitals across Illinois and Michigan and more than 24,000 Mission Partners, OSF HealthCare partnered with TLD Group to prepare for these transitions. Paul Erdahl, PhD, LP, a seasoned TLD Group executive coach and succession expert, guided this complex process to help ensure long-term leadership effectiveness.

Building a High-Performing Team in a Global Pharmaceutical Company

Leadership transitions, particularly in highly specialized industries like pharmaceuticals, can present unique challenges. When our client, a global pharmaceutical company, hired a new R&D global regulatory affairs head, they reached out to TLD Group for assimilation and team development support. The new leader chose Janet Polach, a seasoned TLD Group  leadership executive coach, to assist her in assimilating to the organization’s culture and creating a high performing team.   

Navigating Leadership Transitions in Healthcare

In today’s fast-paced healthcare landscape, leadership transitions present both opportunities and risks. With Forbes reporting that 50-70% of newly hired CEOs fail within their first 18 months, the need for strong, strategic leadership is more critical than ever. Kimberly McNally, MN, RN, BCC, Senior Consultant with TLD Group, recently partnered with a CEO of a state hospital association as she navigated the complexities of stepping into the CEO role after a long-serving predecessor.

Meet Kathy F. Bernhard, a leader in succession planning and leadership development, whose work with TLD Group has transformed how healthcare organizations navigate leadership transitions.

In this edition of the Faculty Highlight Series, we feature Greg Carlson, an expert action learning facilitator, OD consultant, and executive coach. In this blog, Greg explores how to leverage Action Learning to help leaders execute strategies while navigating the complexities of today's rapidly changing business environment. His work focuses on empowering teams to thrive amid ambiguity while fostering a culture of continuous learning.