Doug Sundheim is a consultant and executive coach with over 15 years of experience in growing businesses and helping others do the same. He works with leaders and teams of Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial firms to help them maximize their effectiveness. No stranger to the firing line of business, Doug started a 100-person catering company in his early 20's, followed by several years in the marketing consulting field where his clients included Sony, M&M/Mars, Mattel, and Motorola among others. In 2000, Doug co-founded Clarity Consulting to help leaders and their teams break through the barriers that stifle performance in themselves and their organizations. Doug draws on his experience as a leader and entrepreneur to help clients find practical solutions in complex situations. He co-creates each of his engagements with his clients to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Common areas of focus include leading effectively, driving change, and delivering measurable impact. A frequent speaker on a variety of business topics including leadership, organizational culture, & strategy, he has delivered talks at Columbia University, New York University, The Society for Human Resources, and The World Research Group conference. In 2005, Doug co-authored The 25 Best Time Management Tools and Techniques which has been translated into 5 languages and continues to be a bestseller. Doug’s clients include Time Warner, The Chubb Corporation, University of Chicago, Harvard Management Company, SAP, Barclays, International Baccalaureate Organization, Prudential Douglas Elliman, Altria Group Inc, Bertelsmann, & DoubleClick & WisdomTree among other companies. Doug holds a BS in Environmental Psychology from Cornell University and an MA in Adult Learning & Leadership from Columbia University.
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Owner / Partner, Clarity Consulting
Private, 21-50 employees, Consulting industryClarity Consulting helps organizations break through barriers that stifle execution and performance. Our focus is people – improving how leaders and teams think, interact, & work together to get things done. Our experience with companies throughout the world has shown that the most powerful context in which to strengthen leaders and teams is “on the court” alongside them; together addressing their toughest challenges. A cornerstone of our approach is identifying Critical Areas for Momentum (CAM’s) – strategic initiatives that must show progress in short time frames (90-120 days). We use these as springboards, taking clients through rapid cycles of planning, action, & learning designed to simultaneously deliver results AND build capability. Results serve as catalysts to shift what people in the organization see as possible to achieve, awakening untapped potential and creating a powerful energy to drive future growth.
Cornell University, New York, United States
Bachelor’s degree, 1995.
Areas of study: Environmental Psychology
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, United States
Master’s degree, 2005.
Areas of study: Adult Learning & Leadership
