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Executive advisor & business strategist

Build an organization ready for what comes next.

I help CEOs and leadership teams navigate growth, change, and consequential decisions - aligning people, leadership, and organizational structure to strategy and risk so the business can move forward.

Through strategic advisory & coaching, executive facilitation, and fractional executive support, I help you understand what is getting in the way and take practical steps to address it.

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WHEN TO BRING ME IN:

Growth, leadership transitions, and organizational change put new demands on your people and your business. You may see the symptoms before you can clearly identify the cause.

  • Your business has outgrown its structure, creating bottlenecks, unclear decision-making, or barriers to growth.

  • Your leadership team needs alignment on strategic priorities, accountability for results, or a path through consequential decisions.

  • You need a succession strategy that protects business continuity and prepares the organization for what comes next.

  • An executive transition has created a gap in HR leadership, putting critical decisions and business priorities at risk.

  • You are navigating an acquisition, restructuring, or significant change and need to identify risks, assess trade-offs, and guide execution.

  • You or your executives need to sharpen strategic judgment, strengthen influence, and translate business priorities into results.

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What My Clients Say

  • “Claudia's guidance has not only strengthened our leadership team but has also directly contributed to the success of our broader organizational initiatives. Claudia is a catalyst for positive change and innovation.”

    Jason Fralick, President & CEO - Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.

  • “What stands out to me about Claudia is her ability to to quickly understand what an organization needs. she brings strong organizational judgment, practical leadership, and a genuine commitment to developing others. she left our organization stronger because of her involvement.”

    Jennifer Pyrz, President & CEO, IndyGo

  • “Would highly recommend her if you want to get a precise external read of your organization's internal temperature to include suggestions for addressing issues uncovered.”

    Anthony Misitano, Founder & CEO, PAM Health

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER

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    Strategic Advisory & Organizational Effectiveness

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    Executive Offsites & Facilitation

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    Fractional & Interim Executive Support

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BUSINESS JUDGMENT. A SHARP EYE FOR RISK. HUMAN INSIGHT.

A TRUSTED PARTNER.

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I work with you to identify the underlying issues, make informed decisions, and move from discussion to action.

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My work sits at the intersection of business strategy, risk, and human dynamics. Before founding The Human Zone, I was an attorney, serving first as an equity partner in private practice and then as Associate General Counsel, Global HR & Litigation, at The Hershey Company.

That experience shapes how I advise leaders today: I am curious, I look beneath the surface, and I consider business goals and needs, as well as the people who will make change happen. It is also my job to be curious about what others might miss because they are too busy running the business to think about the business.

Clients bring me into conversations that require trust, perspective, and practical judgment. I help them see the issues clearly and consider their options so they can decide how to move forward.

If you are navigating growth, a leadership transition, or an organizational challenge, let’s talk about what is happening and where I can help.

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On From Pumps to Power Moves, I talk with CEOs, executives, and other leaders about the choices, challenges, and turning points that shape their careers and businesses. Explore the podcast for practical perspectives on business, leadership, people, and growth.