Janet Polach

Former coach and advisor at Korn Ferry, CH Robinson, The Leadership Development Group, Women in the Lead. Retired Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps 

 

Janet Polach
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Leadership is not about doing more. It’s about creating greater impact through clarity, confidence, and strategic thinking.

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Education/Experience

With more than three decades of leadership experience spanning military service, global consulting, and executive coaching, Janet Polach is a trusted advisor to senior leaders navigating complex organizational challenges.

Their career includes leadership and advisory roles with Korn Ferry, Deloitte, CSC, CH Robinson, The Leadership Development Group, and Women in the Lead. A retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, they have coached executives across more than 20 countries, bringing deep expertise in leadership effectiveness, organizational development, executive assessment, and team performance.

They hold a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Leadership, are an ICF Certified Executive Coach, were recognized as an Inc. Top Coach to Watch 2024, and are an award-winning author and international keynote speaker.

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Biography

Janet Polach is a respected executive coach, leadership strategist, and organizational development consultant dedicated to helping leaders achieve meaningful business and personal growth. Throughout her career, she has partnered with executives and leadership teams to strengthen strategic thinking, improve communication, and build organizations that thrive during periods of change.

Working with executives at every level, they help leaders shift from reactive execution to intentional, strategic leadership. Their coaching framework combines executive assessment, psychometrics, leadership science, and team effectiveness to improve decision-making, strengthen leadership capability, and build high-performing organizations.

Drawing from decades of leadership in the U.S. Marine Corps, global consulting, and executive advisory roles, they have coached hundreds of leaders across multinational organizations in over 20 countries. Their practical, results-oriented approach enables executives to navigate complexity with confidence while developing resilient, high-performing teams.

They held senior consulting and leadership positions with Deloitte, Korn Ferry, CSC, and several nationally recognized leadership development organizations. Their military experience as a Retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps continues to shape their disciplined, mission-focused approach to leadership development. In addition to coaching, they are a sought-after keynote speaker and award-winning author, regularly sharing insights on transformational leadership, strategic thinking, executive effectiveness, and organizational performance. Their work has earned recognition as an Inc. Top Coach to Watch 2024, reflecting their commitment to developing leaders who create lasting organizational impact.

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