Strategic Business Consulting

Empower Your Business. Elevate Your Operations.

In today’s competitive landscape, sustainable business success depends on more than hard work. It requires clarity of vision, effective leadership, and smooth operations. Whether you are leading a private practice, managing a growing healthcare group, running a construction business, or scaling a small company, I help leaders build strong foundations that drive consistent revenue, effective operations, and a thriving culture.

As a clinical psychologist and ICF-certified executive coach with extensive consulting experience, I guide organizations through strategic planning, leadership development, and operational improvement. My goal is to help you move from reactive problem-solving to leading a focused, high-performing business.

Consulting Services

Strategic Planning and Business Clarity

I lead organizations through targeted strategic planning sessions using both a SWOT Analysis and my proprietary Strategic Clarity Assessment. Together, we identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and blind spots, then build an actionable roadmap for growth and sustainability.

Leadership Audits and Development

Through leadership audits, I assess how effectively your leaders are performing and where they can elevate their impact. I provide actionable feedback and coaching to help leaders strengthen confidence, communication, decision-making, and team influence.

Operational Streamlining and Process Improvement

I help organizations establish and refine key policies, protocols, and workflows to ensure that the business operates smoothly. This reduces friction in daily operations and allows leaders to focus on strategy and growth.

Revenue Generation Strategies

I help business owners and leaders discover new revenue opportunities, optimize pricing and service models, and streamline marketing and client acquisition efforts.

Hiring, Firing, and Team Building

I support leaders in making smart hiring decisions, developing clear performance expectations, and navigating difficult conversations or transitions when needed, with the goal of building strong and cohesive teams.

Building an Autonomous and Sustainable Business

I help business owners design operations, leadership structures, and processes that allow the business to thrive without constant owner involvement. Together, we build systems that reduce owner bottlenecks, increase team accountability, and allow leaders to focus on strategic growth rather than day-to-day firefighting.

Why Clients Work With Me

In today’s fast-paced business environment, both operational clarity and leadership excellence are essential for sustainable success. As both a psychologist and business consultant, I bring a rare blend of deep insight into human behavior and practical experience helping organizations succeed.

I have worked with leaders and teams across healthcare, therapy group practices, construction, and professional services. I help them:

  • Gain clarity on business direction and priorities

  • Increase revenue through targeted strategy shifts

  • Build stronger leadership pipelines

  • Improve hiring outcomes and reduce team turnover

  • Streamline operations and improve team efficiency

  • Navigate difficult leadership decisions with confidence

If you are ready to elevate your business and reduce the hidden friction holding your team back, I would be honored to partner with you.

Training and Workshop Topics

In addition to consulting and coaching, I provide tailored trainings and workshops to support leadership development and team performance. Example topics include:

  • This practical training helps therapists build a sustainable practice by improving client retention and mastering consultation calls. You'll learn how to retain clients long-term, prevent common causes of attrition, and conduct 30-minute consult calls that convert. Topics include:

    • The financial impact of client retention

    • Core principles for building lasting therapeutic relationships

    • Proven scripts and techniques for following up with cancellations and re-engaging inactive clients

    • How to lead effective consultation calls that turn inquiries into intakes

    • Practice and roleplay opportunities to solidify your skills

    Ideal for therapists in group practice or private practice who want to strengthen both their clinical work and the business foundation of their caseload.

  • This workshop is designed to tackle common time management challenges that hinder productivity and contribute to workplace stress. Many employees struggle with feeling overwhelmed by their workloads, constantly shifting priorities, and battling distractions. These issues not only decrease overall efficiency but also lead to burnout and disengagement. Without the proper tools, teams often find themselves working harder without seeing the results they desire.

    In this session, we will dive into proven strategies that help individuals work smarter, not harder. Participants will learn how to effectively prioritize tasks, ensuring that critical work is tackled first and with the necessary focus. We will explore how to identify and eliminate distractions that slow down productivity, from managing emails and meetings to setting boundaries with colleagues. Additionally, we will address procrastination, why it happens and how to overcome it, so that your team can stop putting off important tasks until the last minute.

    By the end of the workshop, attendees will walk away with actionable tools to help them organize their workloads more efficiently and consistently meet deadlines with less stress. We will also discuss strategies for balancing personal goals with team objectives to create a more collaborative and supportive work culture. The ultimate aim is to help your team not just get through the workday, but to do so in a way that sustains long term productivity and promotes a healthier, more balanced work environment.

  • High achievers often face the challenge of overwork, pushing themselves to their limits in pursuit of success. In this workshop, we’ll explore effective strategies to sustain high levels of performance while avoiding the burnout that comes from overextending yourself. You’ll gain practical tools for setting healthy boundaries, prioritizing key tasks, and maintaining motivation for long-term success.

    Overworking your teams can quickly lead to diminished morale and productivity. Rather than pushing employees too hard, there are strategies that can help maximize their potential without causing unnecessary stress. For instance, regular check-ins with your team are vital to understand the impact of your leadership and ensure workloads are manageable. Clear, measurable performance metrics help everyone stay aligned and focused without overloading anyone. Moreover, fostering a culture of gratitude ensures that hard work is recognized and celebrated, keeping motivation high.

    It’s also crucial to shift the perspective from viewing employees as replaceable cogs in a machine to recognizing them as valuable long-term assets. By nurturing and investing in your team’s well-being, you not only avoid burnout but also build a more resilient and high-performing workforce. This session will provide actionable steps to create a work environment where people can thrive without sacrificing their health or happiness.

  • Stress is inevitable in high-pressure environments, but how you manage it or fail to can significantly impact your team’s performance, productivity, and overall morale. Poor stress management leads to burnout, disengagement, and a toxic work culture. When stress is left unchecked, it not only reduces individual well-being but also damages collaboration, decision-making, and long-term success.

    In this workshop, we’ll focus on practical strategies to address and manage stress before it takes a toll. You’ll learn how to maintain a healthy work-life balance, ensuring your team has the space to recharge and avoid burnout. We’ll also discuss the importance of constructive outlets like physical activity or hobbies that help release tension in healthy ways. Instead of relying on quick fixes like unhealthy coping mechanisms, we’ll focus on sustainable strategies such as mindfulness practices that build resilience over time.

    By incorporating these proven techniques, your team can thrive under pressure, stay focused, and work more effectively, all while preserving their mental and physical health.

  • Leadership isn’t just about managing teams; it’s about inspiring and driving positive change. This session is designed to help you cultivate the skills necessary to make a meaningful impact both within your team and across your organization.

    We’ll focus on helping you communicate effectively, ensuring your message is clear, concise, and understood. When you can explain what needs to be done, when it should be done, and how it should be achieved without unnecessary details, it saves everyone time and energy.

    Additionally, you’ll learn how to set realistic expectations and timelines that motivate your team, rather than micromanage them. It’s about providing direction that fosters a sense of ownership and accountability.

    You’ll also develop the ability to maintain composure, even in stressful situations, ensuring your leadership is steady and reliable. By recognizing the importance of managing your own emotions and consistently making time for leadership responsibilities, you’ll create a calmer, more focused work environment.

    By the end of the session, you'll have actionable tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and a sense of calm that inspires productivity and success in your team.

  • Perfectionism and imposter syndrome often hold high achievers back from reaching their full potential. This workshop is designed to help participants recognize these challenges, understand how they affect their performance, and build the confidence needed to tackle new challenges without fear of failure or self-doubt.

    Perfectionism can cause people to focus on tasks that provide minimal results, often at the expense of more impactful work. In this session, we’ll explore how perfectionism shows up in both daily life and the workplace, and provide strategies to manage its consequences. You'll learn how to shift your mindset from striving for perfection to aiming for progress, allowing you to maximize your time and energy.

    Additionally, we’ll address the impact of imposter syndrome, a common barrier for many high achievers. When people feel like imposters, they tend to hold back their insights, second-guess themselves, and waste time on insignificant details. We’ll discuss practical strategies to overcome these feelings of inadequacy, helping you build the confidence to trust your abilities and make more effective decisions.

    By the end of this workshop, you’ll have actionable tools to reduce perfectionism and overcome self-doubt, enabling you to focus on what truly matters and confidently move forward in your work.

Schedule a free phone consultation to explore how we can work together.

Phone: (615) 802-6493

Email: Joe@joerustumtherapy.com

Address: 762 East Argyle Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 and

1604 Westgate Circle Suite 150, Brentwood, TN 37027