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High-impact solutions.

Distinctly human approach.

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About Us

We’re EDC: a modern leadership consulting firm trusted by the world's most well-known companies. Our distinctly human approach balances strategic alignment with practical action to help leaders realize sustainable, transformative success.

Our Capabilities

At EDC, we’re committed to addressing the real challenges that keep business leaders awake at night—growth, talent, leadership alignment, and culture. ​

From working one-on-one with executives to designing organization-wide programs, we craft custom solutions to meet your unique challenges. 

See some of our work below and contact us to explore a solution that will meet your needs. 

Widely experienced.

Specifically creative.

​Our custom solution helped a Fortune 100 company pivot their top 200 leaders to a new revenue model.

ENTERPRISE LEADER DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

We transformed a client’s leadership development strategy when 40% of their key executives were retiring at once.

LEADERSHIP 
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

We created an Emerging Leader Program people wanted to attend and united an inefficient organization.

EMERGING LEADER 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

OUR CLIENTS

Our Clients

Organizational perspective.

Individual attention.

Our past and present clients see us as trusted advisors with proven results across a wide variety of industries. 

 

We’re known for our distinctly human approach. Along with traditional data and metrics, we prioritize authentic relationships, fostering a strong sense of partnership in each engagement. 

 

Here’s what some of our clients say about working with us. 

“Now more than ever, leadership development is a never ending commitment and critical craft. Excellence in this space requires reflection, curiosity, agility, and willingness to be coached and guided. The defining difference of EDC is their commitment to delivering highly effective counsel with a deep appreciation and expertise in human chemistry and connection.

—CEO, RETAIL INDUSTRY

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MEET THE TEAM

Meet the Team

Our unique team is grounded in the latest science on effective leadership and we have real-world experience leading teams at some of the world’s most well-known brands. 

EDC’s Managing Partners: Adam Ortiz, James Brooks, Stacey Philpot, and Cade Cowan have been working together since 2011. They bring not only a profound body of leadership knowledge to each engagement, but also a true sense of camaraderie and shared vision. 

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EDC’s broader team includes leadership experts with diverse backgrounds, skills, and experience. Learn more about our team and read their bios.

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