Connect The Dots

What Connect The Dots does

Connect The Dots is a boutique management consulting firm founded in 2006 by Brenda Hampel and Erika Lamont, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. The firm specializes in three service pillars: executive coaching (on-target® and quickconnect® methodologies), team effectiveness consulting (using the team-connect® survey process), and leadership onboarding (the building connections® technology platform spanning pre-Day 1 through the first 90 days, plus the are you connected?® 27-question 360° assessment). Revenue is generated primarily through professional services engagements supplemented by technology-enabled recurring onboarding solutions, with pricing ranging from $275-295 per quickconnect® session to $10,500 for the Academic Medicine Leadership Mastery Program and quote-based enterprise on-target® engagements of 6-12 months.

The go-to-market motion is sales-led and consultative, targeting Fortune 500 enterprises and academic medicine institutions through direct outreach, thought leadership content (whitepapers, video series, blog), industry conference speaking, and a self-serve online booking channel. Customer segments include enterprise organizations in automotive, financial services, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, alongside a deepening vertical focus on academic medicine (medical schools, hospitals, Deans, Chairs, Division Chiefs). Notable disclosed clients include General Motors, GM Financial, Volkswagen Group of America, Washington University School of Medicine, and a national full-service bank. The firm's growth strategy emphasizes deepening the academic medicine vertical through partnerships with Washington University and AMIA, expanding cohort-based programs (Leadership Lab, Academic Medicine Leadership Mastery Program), and codifying proprietary methodologies through seven registered trademarks.

Connect The Dots is privately held with no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or parent company. Ownership and operating control remain with the two co-founding Managing Directors, supported by a team of approximately 11 professionals including seven Directors of Client Services and one Manager of Executive & Strategic Operations. Key partnerships include Washington University School of Medicine, AMIA, Inside Higher Ed, Korn Ferry (former affiliations), and High-Performance Leadership by HBK.

Name

Connect The Dots

Legal name

Connect The Dots

Website

https://connectthedotsconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Connect The Dots is a Dublin, Ohio-based boutique management consulting firm founded in 2006 that delivers executive coaching, team effectiveness consulting, and leadership onboarding solutions to Fortune 500 enterprises and academic medicine institutions through proprietary methodologies and a small team of credentialed coaches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Executive Coaching Services: Professional coaching engagements delivered through two primary products: on-target® coaching (6-12 month structured engagements with defined ROI) and quickconnect® coaching (1-3 targeted sessions for immediate needs). Revenue is generated through hourly rates and session packages, with coaching conducted virtually or in-person.
2. Leadership Development Programs: Structured multi-module programs including the Academic Medicine Leadership Mastery Program ($10,500 tuition) and Leadership Lab modules. Programs combine facilitated learning sessions, cohort work, and 1:1 coaching over extended periods (4-10 months).
3. Technology-Enabled Onboarding Solutions: Web-based onboarding platforms (building connections®) that can be customized with client branding. Flexible delivery covering pre-Day 1 through first 90 days with technology modules and human touch components.
4. Team Effectiveness Consulting: Team development engagements including team sessions, culture analysis, facilitated workshops, and ongoing team coaching. Typically structured as 3-4 team sessions per 12-month engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Connect The Dots is a boutique management consulting firm that sells executive coaching, team effectiveness, and leadership onboarding solutions to enterprise organizations. Their core offerings include the on-target® 6-12 month executive coaching engagement, quickconnect® targeted 1-3 session coaching, team-connect® based team development, and the building connections® technology-enabled onboarding platform. They also deliver structured multi-module development programs such as the Academic Medicine Leadership Mastery Program ($10,500 tuition) and the Leadership Lab series.

Product overview

Connect The Dots is a specialized boutique management consulting company offering a portfolio of leadership development solutions organized around three core service areas: executive coaching, team effectiveness, and leadership onboarding. The core coaching products include on-target® Coaching (a 6-12 month full-service engagement) and quickconnect® Coaching (1-3 targeted virtual sessions). The onboarding suite consists of building connections® technology with two modules—quickstart® for pre-Day 1 preparation and the first 90® for Days 1-90 support—alongside the are you connected?® 360° assessment tool. Team solutions leverage the team-connect Survey for culture analysis. Additional offerings include the Leadership Lab (brief learning modules with coaching) and the Academic Medicine Leadership Mastery Program (a $10,500 four-module certificate program). All solutions incorporate assessments such as MBTI, DiSC, CliftonStrengths, EQ-i, and Hogan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• on-target®: Full-service leadership onboarding coaching program, typically a 6-12 month engagement integrating stakeholder input for real business results.
• quickconnect®
• building connections®
• are you connected?®
• quickstart®
• the first 90®
• Academic Medicine Leadership Mastery Program
• LEADERSHIP LAB
• team-connect Survey

Products and services

• on-target® Coaching Full-service executive coaching engagement (typically 6-12 months) integrating stakeholder input from hiring managers, HR partners, and key stakeholders through a structured Discover-Define-Implement-Measure process to deliver measurable business results and defined ROI. Targeted at senior leaders in enterprise organizations.
• quickconnect® Coaching Affordable, targeted virtual coaching (typically 1-3 sessions) for specific leadership development needs. Offered via online self-service booking, with individual sessions priced at $295 first session and $275 per additional session, and the ability to purchase blocks to 'bank' sessions for use with one or more team members. For individuals, mid-market organizations, and enterprise supplemental use.
• building connections® Onboarding Platform Technology-enabled onboarding solution providing an engaging, automated, branded learning experience for new hires, covering offer acceptance through the first 90 days. Includes the quickstart® module (pre-Day 1 preparation with customizable branding, videos, and interactive features) and the first 90® module (Days 1 through 90 with interactive dashboards, roadmaps, pulse surveys, and milestone tracking). For enterprise talent acquisition, HR, and hiring manager teams.
• on-target® Leadership Onboarding Coaching Comprehensive new leader onboarding program of up to 12 months incorporating the are you connected?® 360° survey and structured coaching to position new leaders for success from pre-start through long-term career integration. Targeted at newly hired or transitioning senior leaders in enterprise and academic medicine settings.
• Team Effectiveness Consulting Team development consulting built around the team-connect® survey-based diagnostic, including team sessions, culture analysis using assessments and interviews, facilitated workshops, and ongoing team coaching. Typically structured as 3-4 team sessions over a 12-month engagement. For leadership teams in enterprise organizations.
• Leadership Lab Series of brief learning sessions for leaders of leaders covering Intentional Leadership Profile, Courageous Conversations, and Decision-making in a Firefighting Environment modules. Each module includes a 4-hour group learning session, personality assessment, pre-work, participant guide, resources, and three individual coaching sessions. For individual leaders, high-potential talent, and enterprise talent development cohorts.
• Academic Medicine Leadership Mastery Program Comprehensive four-module, six-month leadership development certificate program (April-October curriculum) specifically designed for academic medicine leaders including Deans, Chairs, Vice Chairs, Center/Program/Institute Directors, and Division Chiefs. Covers Leadership Identity, Team Leadership, Negotiations, and Leading Change, combining in-person and virtual workshops with four 1:1 coaching sessions. Total tuition $10,500 inclusive of course materials and session meals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seven times ROI for companies investing in coaching (Forbes survey cited)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Washington University in St. LouiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Washington University School of Medicine collaborated with Connect The Dots on the Academic Medicine Leadership Mastery Program. Brenda Hampel participated in panel discussions with Washington University colleagues at MEDINFO 2023 in Sydney and Digital Universities US 2024. Philip Payne, Ph.D. and colleagues Andrea Kressel and Cynthia Marich collaborated on academic medicine leadership topics.
• Inside Higher EdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Inside Higher Ed co-created the Digital Universities conference series with Connect The Dots' participation. Sessions curated by editorial team including Doug Lederman (co-founder) and Colleen Flaherty (senior editor) to ensure coverage of digital transformation topics in higher education.
• American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMIA partnership referenced in navigation, suggesting collaboration on healthcare informatics and leadership development content or programs for medical professionals.
• Korn FerryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarbara Beggs served as a core member of Korn Ferry's Leadership Development practice, delivering coaching and executive assessment globally, as well as design leadership development programs. Also worked with Korn Ferry's Diversity and Inclusion practice.
• High-Performance Leadership by HBKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaria Stevens serves as Senior Consultant with High-Performance Leadership by HBK, indicating a partnership arrangement for delivering leadership development services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Center for Creative Leadership: Research-driven leadership development organization offering executive coaching, leadership programs, and team effectiveness services to senior leaders across industries. Highly comparable model to CTD's boutique for-executives positioning and similar focus on evidence-based practice.
• RHR International: Boutique firm specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, and team effectiveness for senior leaders and executive teams. Closest direct peer in size, methodology, and target buyer profile to CTD.
• BTS Group: Strategy and leadership consulting firm focused on developing business leaders through simulations, coaching, and experiential learning for Fortune 500 enterprises. Comparable in combining leadership development with measurable business outcomes for senior leaders.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with a major Leadership Development and Executive Coaching practice that directly overlaps with CTD's offerings. CTD's Barbara Beggs previously served in Korn Ferry's Leadership Development and Diversity & Inclusion practices, indicating direct competitive and talent overlap.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global leadership advisory and executive search firm that has expanded into leadership assessment, coaching, and on-demand talent. Overlaps with CTD's executive onboarding and C-suite coaching offerings at the senior leader tier.
• The Ken Blanchard Companies: Leadership training and consulting firm known for Situational Leadership and related frameworks, serving enterprise learning and development buyers. Comparable in the training-and-coaching-bundled delivery model.
• DDI (Development Dimensions International): Global leadership development firm with deep practices in leadership assessment, frontline-to-executive training, and selection. Overlaps with CTD's coaching, team effectiveness, and leadership onboarding at scale.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with strong practices in leadership assessment, executive coaching, and team effectiveness. Comparable in serving CEOs, boards, and senior executives at large enterprises.
• FranklinCovey: Large established leadership and organizational performance firm with training content, coaching, and enterprise leadership programs (including the '7 Habits' franchise and Leader in Me). Comparable in delivering structured leadership curricula to large enterprise buyers.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm operating a Leadership Advisory Services practice comparable to CTD's team effectiveness and onboarding offerings for senior executives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ConnectTheDotsConsulting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connect-the-dots-consulting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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