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Josh Allan Dykstra
Toluca Lake, CA
Principal, Strengths Doctors
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About Me

I'm a consultant, author, and agent of change. I speak and write about the changing world of work, and help leaders re-design their company culture to succeed in the new economy.

Work History

  • Strengths Doctors
  • Principal & Founder / Consultant
  • June 2010 to Present
  • • Provides strategic consulting to Executive Teams in order to maximize human systems through optimal organization design structures and innovative development and learning solutions.
    • Catalyzes organizational development and change management by designing progressive learning experiences for department teams, managers, and employees.
    • Helps leaders reorganize talent and human resources systems to facilitate a more efficient and productive organization, including change management and strategic planning.
    • Author of The Mosaic Mind: Understanding the Emerging Mentality That Will Destroy or Propel Your Business (nonfiction business philosophy book to be released in 2011).

  • Josh Allan Consulting
  • Organizational Change Specialist / Consultant
  • January 2009 to June 2010
  • • Assisted business owners, leaders, and managers in executing positive organizational culture change and transformation projects.
    • Guest presenter and speaker for Azusa Pacific University’s 2009 Industrial/Organizational Psychology program.
    • Trained leaders and managers on how to maximize their personal leadership abilities by leveraging unique talents and strengths, increasing team productivity and engagement.

  • Oaktree Associates, Inc.
  • VP, Strengths & Talent Development / Consultant
  • December 2007 to December 2009
  • • Served on Board of Directors, maximizing business strategy and organizational structures to increase profitability by streamlining and standardizing core service processes.
    • Utilized assessments such as StrengthsFinderTM, Myers-Briggs (MBTI), Benchmarks 360 Reports, Strong Interest Inventory, FIRO-B, and TKI in leadership development.
    • Coached high-potential leaders in the discovery and leveraging of natural strengths in order to increase team productivity and engagement.

  • Journey
  • Manager - Talent Resources & Communication / Internal Coach
  • March 2006 to December 2008
  • • Personal strengths coach to leadership team and entire volunteer base (200+ individuals).
    • Led leadership team of Board of Directors through a company reorganization: corporate rebirth, name change, brand shift, and company restructuring.
    • Managed all talent and human resources in order to facilitate a more efficient and productive organization, including change management and strategic planning.
    • Created, organized, and published all internal and external communication (branding/logos, job descriptions, websites, etc.).

  • Firefly Coaching
  • Branding Consultant & Talent Coach
  • January 2004 to March 2006
  • • Coached and trained individuals on how to leverage unique strengths and talents to project a powerful personal brand in the marketplace.

  • CBS Broadcasting / Viacom
  • Project Manager & Producer
  • August 2002 to November 2004
  • • Managed various projects and teams, assisting with on-air production, music direction, internal communication, local promotions, and the college intern program.

Education

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • MBA, Executive Leadership, Human Systems
  • 2008 - 2009
  • Exclusive twenty-student international program focused on Executive Leadership and Human Systems. The only public-private partnership of its kind for graduate education, pairing the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and The Gallup Organization.

  • Colorado Christian University
  • Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts, Leadership, Music
  • 1999 - 2003
Goals
  1. Find publisher for my new book this year (2011).
  2. Average one speaking engagement per month.
  3. Double Strengths Doctors revenues from 2010.
Favorite Quote
"The greater danger for most of us is not that we aim too high and miss it. Rather, it is that we aim too low and reach it." — Michelangelo
Specialties
Helping organizations become more vibrant, healthy, and fun places to work. -—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—- Helping explain the implications of social trends, cultural movements, and technology on the world of work.

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