I work with owners and leadership teams in small businesses that are growing, stabilizing, or navigating people-related pressure.
My clients are often dealing with unexpected turnover, underdeveloped leadership, unclear talent structure, or employee issues that keep pulling leadership back into the weeds.
This is not traditional HR support. This is strategic leadership and talent advisory for business owners who need clarity, direction, and practical next steps.
Every business does not need the same level of support. Some need clarity first. Some need ongoing leadership guidance. Others need a full reset around retention, management, and team stability.
Choose the level of support that fits where your business is right now.
2–3 Week Focused Engagement
Best for leaders who know something is off but need clear insight before making major staff, leadership, or structural changes
Includes:
👉 Leadership and stakeholder interviews
👉 Frontline staff insight where appropriate
👉 Leadership and talent risk assessment
👉 Identification of pressure points
👉 Priority roadmap
👉 Executive summary of findings
👉 Optional follow-up advisory recommendations
3-Month Minimum Advisory Engagement
Best for owners and leadership teams who are actively making people decisions and want experienced guidance before problems escalate.
Includes:
👉 Monthly leadership strategy sessions
👉 Real-time decision support
👉 Leadership and talent guidance
👉 Retention and manager alignment recommendations
👉 Strategic people-planning support
👉 Practical next steps after each session
90-Day Strategic Reset
Best for organizations that need more than a diagnosis and are ready to address leadership gaps, retention issues, and team instability with clear action.
Includes:
👉 Full leadership and talent assessment
👉 Retention and engagement strategy
👉 Manager capability alignment
👉 Leadership communication recommendations
👉 Before-and-after outcome review
👉 Practical roadmap for long-term stability
We are a professional Business and Management Consulting firm committed to helping businesses achieve their goals. Our team of experts has years of experience in the industry and is dedicated to providing tailored solutions to each client. Explore our website to learn more about our services and how we can help your business grow.
At 4th Degree Consulting, we don’t just solve HR problems—we transform your workforce from the inside out. Led by by a 4th Degree Black Belt and strategic HR powerhouse, we bring discipline, focus, and clarity to the skilled labor industries that keep our economy running. From recruitment to retention, we help your business operate at its highest potential—because strong teams build strong futures.
With over 15 years of HR leadership experience and a 4th Degree Black Belt in martial arts, we founded 4th Degree Consulting to bring discipline, structure, and measurable results to the people side of business. Based in Charlotte, NC, we serve clients both virtually and onsite across the Eastern and Central time zones. We specialize in workforce optimization for field-based industries, including construction, manufacturing, trucking, and repair, offering NAICS-certified expertise. Our no-nonsense approach combines sharp analytics, human insight, and the precision of a fighter to help businesses attract, develop, and retain the right talent.
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