Russ Katzman
Business and innovation coach for owners, founders and executives
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Startups and foundersOperations and systemsLeadership and team buildingScaling and growthLeadership developmentStrategy and decision making |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives, Lawyers, Veterans and Athletes |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | Certified Business Coach; Certified Change Management Professional; Certified Lean Practitioner; Certified Six Sigma Black Belt; PMP; MBA |
| Practice | Progeny |
Russ Katzman is a business and innovation coach who works with owners, founders and executives through his practice, Progeny. He brings over 25 years in integrated systems and human behavior. In the past five years he taught and mentored more than 1000 business professionals. He holds a Six Sigma Black Belt, a PMP and an MBA. He also shares books and articles that fit each owner's situation.
What Russ helps with
Russ works with business owners on strategy, innovation and change. He helps them build roadmaps for the business they want to leave behind.
- Building innovation roadmaps and business strategy
- Leading change inside an organization
- Improving processes and operations
- Growing a startup
- Developing leadership skills
Who Russ works with
Russ coaches founders, business owners, partners and seasoned executives. His client list also includes startups, lawyers, real estate agents, veterans and former athletes. He has worked with organizations of all sizes and industries.
Background and qualifications
Russ draws on over 25 years in integrated systems and human behavior. His roles have grown in coaching, mentorship, project management, change management and process optimization. He has worked as a strategic business leader, building innovation roadmaps and strategies. He has taught and spoken around the globe with organizations of all sizes and industries. His credentials include Certified Business Coach, Certified Change Management Professional, Certified Change Management Trainer, Certified Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, CGEIT, CISA, CSM and an MBA.
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The CoachVouch take
Combines Six Sigma, change management and project management training with business coaching, and shares books matched to each owner's situation.
Best for business owners and executives who want help with strategy, innovation and change.
Common questions
How much does Russ Katzman charge?
Coaching with Russ runs $80 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Russ Katzman help with?
Russ Katzman helps with building innovation roadmaps and business strategy, leading change inside an organization, improving processes and operations and growing a startup.
Is Russ Katzman certified?
Russ Katzman lists: Certified Business Coach; Certified Change Management Professional; Certified Lean Practitioner; Certified Six Sigma Black Belt; PMP; MBA.
Does Russ Katzman coach startups and founders?
Yes. Founders and startups are among the groups he works with. He also coaches owners, partners and seasoned executives.
How do I contact Russ Katzman?
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