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Purpose driven organization

Empactful Advisors is a strategy execution firm that drives results at the intersection of strategy, culture, leadership, and change.

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We specialize in helping busy, often misaligned leadership teams close their most important gaps-to-goal at speeds they often don't believe possible. We believe in the capacity and resourcefulness of our clients' people to effectuate demonstrable change, and we're here to unlock their full potential.

Achieving your strategy and building a thriving culture are not mutually exclusive; you can and should have both.

The 'e' is for empathy

We believe that empathy is the foundation for dynamic collaboration and even better results. It is an accelerator and critical enabler for leaders and organizations in an increasingly impersonal and technology-driven economy. 

Every organization's system has a reservoir of leadership potential that's unintentionally being held back. It's our role to respectfully help your team dream bigger about what's truly possible and achieve it while equipping them with new mindsets and capabilities to reset the performance bar. 

The hard-to-replicate differentiator

Our people are the experts behind the impact, helping our clients deliver results they didn't think were possible. 

We don't just hire talent; we cultivate it. Every member of our team is rigorously selected, meticulously trained, and purposefully coached to bring our approach to life and drive measurable value that exceeds expectations. 

It's not just what they do—it's how they do it that sets us apart. 

"Working with Empactful Advisors certainly changed the way we look at ourselves and what we are capable of achieving. They also helped us change the way we view how we achieve our strategic objectives." 

General Manager Operations

Global Energy Company

"We needed exponential growth by developing new approaches by our talent at the very top of the enterprise. Our previous agile approaches and other project management tools just weren't enough - it was just tracking vanity metrics. Empactful Advisors helped us leap over these issues and drive real results." 

Chief Executive Officer

Technology Company

"Empactful Advisors helped us deliver tens of millions of dollars in benefits in just 90 days, but more importantly, we had people come to the table for the first time with a stronger appreciation for what our different functions do - they truly understood how their work impacts others." 

Chief Operating Officer

National Hospital System

The 'e' is for empathy

We believe that empathy is the foundation for dynamic collaboration and even better results. It is an accelerator and critical enabler for leaders and organizations in an increasingly impersonal and technology-driven economy. 

Every organization's system has a reservoir of leadership potential that's unintentionally being held back. It's our role to respectfully help your team dream bigger about what's truly possible and achieve it while equipping them with new mindsets and capabilities to reset the performance bar. 

The hard-to-replicate differentiator

Our people are the experts behind the impact, helping our clients deliver results they didn't think were possible. 

We don't just hire talent; we cultivate it. Every member of our team is rigorously selected, meticulously trained, and purposefully coached to bring our approach to life and drive measurable value that exceeds expectations. 

It's not just what they do—it's how they do it that sets us apart. 

Experimentation is not just a step in the process—it's the cornerstone of our approach—in how we deliver results for our clients and how we operate as an evolving firm. We believe in acting fast, testing new ideas, and learning in real-time. 

It's not just about solving problems—it's about building a system for smarter, faster decision-making.

A culture of experimentation

Human empowerment

Execution is successful when people feel empowered to take ownership. Empathy—understanding their perspectives, challenges, and motivations—fuels engagement, while impact ensures they see tangible results from their contributions.

Intentional progress

Strategy execution thrives on forward momentum. A clear vision defines where we are going—not where we have been. The greatest opportunities exist in the unknown, while reliance on what is already known limits potential. Execution must embrace uncertainty, fostering adaptability and continuous advancement.

Perpetual evolution

Progress is never static. Stagnation signals failure, while continuous growth fuels long-term success. As organizations evolve, so must their execution strategies. Processes, tools, and technologies should be questioned regularly to uncover new efficiencies and opportunities. 

Adaptive execution

No one-size-fits-all approach ensures success. Execution must be flexible, adapting to each challenge and opportunity. Organizations must select the right methodologies to serve strategy, not dictate it. The goal is not adherence to frameworks but achieving results that are tangible and sustainable.

Outcome-driven focus

Execution is about impact, not activity. Many organizations track outputs and processes rather than focusing on real, measurable transformation. Strategy must be purpose-driven, ensuring that every action moves the organization toward meaningful, lasting value. Success is not about checking boxes—it is about delivering results that matter.

Relationship centricity

Trust and connection drive execution. Execution succeeds when leaders deeply understand the needs of those executing it and provide the right conditions for them to succeed. Sustainable impact comes from relationships, not just processes.

The execution experts

Our team of advisors

Jimmy Leppert

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Justin Wasserman

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Douglas Williams

Co-Founder

Chris Cappy

Business Development

Lucas Barrowman

Chief Financial Officer

Alyssa Lowe

Manager of Finance and Operations

Alex Kaminski

Director

Kristin Oberdorf

Director

Cameron Welter

Director

Mandy Dye

Principal

Darcy Winslow

Executive in Residence

Bill Lucia

Client Advisor

Katy Paul-Chowdhury

Client Advisor

Evan Smith

Client Advisor

Beverley Wright

Client Advisor

Sara Roberts

Client Advisor

John Pancoast

Client Advisor

Kristi Dooley

Client Advisor

Devon Brown

Client Advisor

Nauman Islam

Client Advisor

Rhonda Waters

Client Advisor

Jim Mayhall

Client Advisor

Cree Scott

Client Advisor

Reggie Carney

Client Advisor

Michael Feyen

Client Advisor

Katie Beavan

Client Advisor

Alan Cabello

Client Advisor

Catherine Ach

Client Advisor

Scott Boston

Client Advisor

Jennifer Welty

Client Advisor

Brent Snow

Client Advisor

Tom Dougherty

Client Advisor

Michelle Ridgley

Client Advisor

John Parker

Client Advisor

David Bloom

Client Advisor

Latest

Healthcare

Turning strategy into margin: how one hospital system mobilized a $12M turnaround

By focusing efforts and moving before all answers were known, the system accelerated margin recovery—cutting waste, improving throughput, and capturing millions in missed revenue.

Energy

Digitizing IT so the business could move at the speed of the market

In three months, we turned a cost-laden IT group into a cash engine—saving 250,000+ hours, cutting vendor spend by 22%, and adding USD 50M EBITDA—by tying every sprint to outcomes, not activities.

Mining

Rescuing iron ore profits, retaining $450 million in revenue, and boosting throughput, quality, and safety

In three months, we converted a contract-killing quality crisis into a $486 million swing—proving that disciplined, human-centered execution can turn “continuous improvement” into quantum leaps.

Turning aspirational strategy into achievable results

We've spent decades guiding global leaders to drive measurable value that fundamentally changes their organization's growth trajectory.

 

Are you ready?

Industries

Empactful Advisors has helped busy, often misaligned leaders across practically every industry, close their most important gaps-to-goals. Industries within which we have helped leaders, in many cases, drive record performance, build more competitive and engaged organizations

  • We partner with healthcare leaders to close their most important gaps-to-goals. Gaps-to-goals we have helped our clients close have ranged from realizing a nine-figure improvement in margin without cutting costs to driving record improvements in patient outcomes and experience.  Our approach transcends conventional healthcare consulting by operationalizing strategic visions into measurable outcomes that enhance patient care as well as the bottom line.

  • Our energy and utilities consulting services provide strategic guidance and operational insights to transform traditional practices into improvements in efficiencies, sustainability, and resilience models. We assist companies in implementing innovative solutions for lasting success in a constantly evolving market.

  • We help companies navigate manufacturing challenges, capitalize on technological advancements, and optimize production processes for competitive advantage in the global marketplace.

  • The technology sector demands a unique blend of innovation and operational excellence in order to capitalize on technological advancements and optimize production processes for a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.

  • We help natural resources companies transform in a way that balances economic objectives with environmental stewardship. Our strategic interventions are designed to ensure that our clients are industry leaders and pioneers in responsible resource management.

  • We bring a unique blend of strategic acumen and empathetic understanding to help clients achieve unprecedented growth and innovation. Our collaborative approach has enabled leading pharmaceutical companies to streamline operations post-acquisition and accelerate clinical trials and market entry.

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