Growth doesn't always go in a straight line
Strategy, operations, and people development for business owners, CEOs, and leadership teams across North Jersey and NYC.
Who we work with
You might be one of us
Most of our clients are running businesses they've built or inherited — and doing it largely alone. They're good at what they do, but the higher up you go, the fewer people there are to think out loud with.
Owners of established small and mid-sized businesses
You've gotten the business to a good place, but growth has plateaued, the team isn't performing the way you need, or you're carrying too much yourself. You need a thinking partner and a room full of people who get it.
CEOs and founders navigating inflection points
A new opportunity, a difficult hire, a market shift, a succession question. The decisions that matter most are the ones you can't easily talk through with your team. That's what we're here for.
Leadership teams that need to get on the same page
Strategy sessions that don't stick, meetings that go in circles, priorities that shift without buy-in. When the team isn't aligned, execution suffers. We create the conditions for real clarity and shared commitment.
Why this works
The research backs it up.
Peer advisory and coaching aren't feel-good concepts—they're backed by rigorous research. Dr. Roman Terekhin's work at George Washington University and Case Western Reserve University demonstrates that structured peer advisory participation produces measurable improvements in business performance and leadership effectiveness. TAB members consistently outperform their peers, achieving revenue growth 2.5 times the national average. The methodology draws on Intentional Change Theory and Appreciative Inquiry, two evidence-based frameworks developed at Case Western Reserve and applied here in every board session, coaching conversation, and leadership workshop.
2.5x
Revenue growth over the national average
Consistently reported by TAB members
How we work together
The Alternative Board - TAB Gateway
A business advisory practice helping owners and CEOs grow and scale through peer accountability, strategic tools, and individualized support. Offerings include peer advisory boards, executive coaching, HI-MAP manager development, and StratPro strategic planning workshops.
Learn more at www.tabgateway.com
Strategic Consulting Services
Serving as a fractional CHRO and hands-on HR/ops consultant, auditing what's in place, fixing what isn't, and building the systems that let companies run and scale.
Let's find out if this is a fit
No pitch, no pressure—just a conversation to see if what we do matches what you need.