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Leveling up Project and Organizational Leaders from ‘Blah’ to ‘Badass’ through Career Coaching and Training.

Our personalized coaching sessions provide clear strategies to overcome career roadblocks, navigate workplace dynamics, and achieve your leadership potential – all with a focus on inclusivity and engagement.

  • "I have been working with Erik over the last year and through his coaching I have been able to believe in myself and be more confident in my decisions. I have been able to see new challenges as opportunities instead of blockers. In addition, I have been able to help those around me by being more focused and intentional in my actions."

    Matt D.

  • "Erik is empathetic and inclusive in his coaching style. His curiosity and human-centered design approach guides his clients to dig deep within themselves to make new discoveries and then translate that into tangible actions."

    Hallie T.

  • "I was fortunate to take a workshop on human-centered design led by Erik. I was so impressed and intrigued I decided to sign up for his coaching services. His dedication, empathy, relatability, and warmth perfectly combine for a successful coaching experience. Anyone would benefit from working with him."

    Robin L.

  • "Mr. Rueter is an excellent instructor, with strong, relevant material that is presented in a clear, straight-forward manner. Thank you for such an inclusive and timely program!"

    David D.

  • "Erik's presentation illustrated in a clear, dynamic, unique, and fun way the need of the integration of diversity equity and inclusion into the vision and business strategy to sustain and growth the organization. If you need to articulate your DEIB with the company strategy I recommend you contact Erik."

    Marta B.

  • "Excellent training. I will be putting this into practice in my current role. Very solid, concise, helpful and practical content. One of the most important PMI training sessions I have ever attended. Seriously. Thank you!"

    Corin D.

Our Services

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    Coaching

    Human-Centered Coaching is like hitting the ultimate power-up in your life! Imagine leveling up with a killer combo of Co-Active Coaching skills, Positive Intelligence boosts, and design thinking strategies. We're here to help you spot those sneaky in-game traps where you might be sabotaging your score and then switch those up for epic loot—turning challenges into high-score opportunities. Ready to unlock your achievements and blast past those boss battles to your goals? Game on!

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    Consulting

    Human-Centered Consulting is like unlocking the ultimate team boost in your organization's epic quest! Imagine power-leveling through your toughest challenges and scoring big on your goals with a heroic blend of design thinking power-ups, wicked problem-solving strategies, and agile plus predictive project management skills. We join forces with your team to co-create innovative and lightning-fast solutions to those boss-level project, operational, or organizational challenges. By rallying the troops and getting everyone in on the action, we spark a sense of ownership and commitment that transforms into legendary, lasting results. Ready to level up your organization's game? Let's roll!

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    Training and Speaking

    Human-Centered Training and Speaking is like unlocking a secret level where your organization's culture and processes level up through epic inclusion and innovation quests! Both our training and speaking are like multiplayer adventures in human-centered design, focusing on the needs, values, and epic experiences of your team members at every level.

    Think of it as an interactive gameplay experience where every employee gets to co-create and strategize new ways of working that perfectly align with your organization's ultimate quests and objectives. Get ready to power up your team and transform your workspace into a realm of unstoppable innovation and collaboration! Ready, player one? Let's dive in!

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Unleashing Badass Leadership Through Human-Centered Design, Positive Intelligence, and Empathy
Want to learn about my philosophy and the tools I use? I had an amazing conversation with Eddie Francis this year on his podcast “I Wanna Work There.”