Jim Osterhaus

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ABOUT JIM OSTERHAUS

Dr. Jim Osterhaus is a dynamic executive coach and public speaker with extensive experience in helping individuals move through change, conflict, and reorganization. He brings a depth of understanding of systems and relational network thinking to his work developed from years practicing as a highly respected psychologist in Northern Virginia in addition to consulting. He has worked extensively with the FAA, coaching managers and leading workshops and seminars on various aspects of leadership. He was recently interviewed by Sam Donaldson (ABC News) as a leading expert in organizational issues. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, and many other leading publications. He has facilitated groups and taught seminars in numerous settings including the University of San Francisco, Georgetown University and American University. He has also taught graduate level classes on four continents on various subjects ranging from organizational systems, to communication and conflict management. Jim has authored eleven books and written articles for magazines and trade journals around the country. He co-authored with Kevin Ford The Thing in the Bushes… Turning Organizational Blind Spots into Competitive Advantage (Pinon Press). This book was listed among Amazon’s top 900 in sales in June 2002 and was featured by Bill Hybels in Willow Creek’s leadership conference as one of the 10 best leadership books of that year. Jim is a well-respected leader in many circles. He has demonstrated achievement as an entrepreneur and has the unique ability to bring a group of people to a deep sense of personal ownership. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from American University, degrees in counseling from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Catholic University.