Joel Swanson
EOS Implementer for business leadership teams
| Hourly rate range | $85 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthLeadership and team buildingOperations and systemsStartups and foundersTeam performanceLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesConflict and difficult conversations |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | EOS Implementer; EOS Speaker's Bureau Member |
Joel Swanson is an EOS Implementer who helps business leaders and their leadership teams run stronger companies. He comes from an operations background with project management, lean and process design. He has facilitated more than 750 sessions since becoming an implementer in 2014. He has worked with tech startups and large institutions, and with both for-profit and nonprofit teams. He has also spoken at three EOS conferences.
What Joel helps with
Joel works with leadership teams that want more focus, trust and accountability. He also supports companies through big changes.
- Rebuilding trust on a fractured leadership team
- Guiding a company through a founder transition
- Preparing an organization for a merger
- Setting clear accountability for each seat on the team
- Keeping quarterly goals on track
- Improving operations and processes
- Adding focus and traction to a growing business
Who Joel works with
Joel works with high-functioning leaders who are tired of pretending everything is fine. His clients range from tech startups to multi-million-dollar institutions with hundreds of employees. He serves both for-profit and nonprofit teams, and he works with owners, executive directors and their full leadership teams.
How Joel works
Joel uses the EOS framework to run sessions with leadership teams. Tools include the Accountability Chart and quarterly Rocks. He focuses on lifting the whole leadership team, not only the top leader. He tells clients they will not remember everything he teaches, so they can reach out any time for help.
Background and qualifications
Joel Swanson has an operations background with experience in project management, lean and process design. He has run and consulted for dozens of organizations. He became an EOS Implementer in 2014 and has led hundreds of sessions for for-profit and nonprofit teams, with more than 750 facilitated in all. He is a member of the EOS Speaker's Bureau and has spoken three times at the EOS Conference.
Joel Swanson pricing
Programs and services
- EOS leadership team sessions
- Public talks and workshops
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The CoachVouch take
An EOS Implementer with an operations, lean and process design background who has facilitated more than 750 sessions.
Best for owners and leadership teams who want EOS to bring focus and accountability, or who face a founder transition or merger.
Common questions
How much does Joel Swanson charge?
Coaching with Joel runs $85 to $160 an hour. Message Joel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joel Swanson help with?
Joel Swanson helps with rebuilding trust on a fractured leadership team, guiding a company through a founder transition, preparing an organization for a merger and setting clear accountability for each seat on the team.
Is Joel Swanson certified?
Joel Swanson lists: EOS Implementer; EOS Speaker's Bureau Member.
Does Joel Swanson work with nonprofits?
Yes. He has led sessions for both for-profit and nonprofit teams.
Has Joel Swanson helped with mergers or founder transitions?
Yes. He has guided companies through founder transitions and helped prepare organizations for high-stakes mergers.
How do I contact Joel Swanson?
Send Joel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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