Jeff Ertel partners with senior executives and emerging leaders to accelerate performance, strengthen leadership impact, and drive meaningful organizational results—because the right leader truly changes everything.
With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience at global organizations including Nestlé and Victor Technologies International, Jeff brings a rare blend of real-world operating expertise and proven coaching insight. He understands firsthand the pressures, complexity, and expectations placed on today’s leaders—and how to help them succeed at the highest levels.
Jeff has coached executives across Fortune 1000 companies, private equity-backed organizations, and growth-oriented businesses spanning technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer products, manufacturing, retail, construction, and government contracting. His work is particularly impactful during critical inflection points—leadership transitions, organizational change, and high-stakes decision-making environments.
Known for his ability to quickly assess situations and get to the heart of what drives leadership effectiveness, Jeff serves as a trusted advisor, strategic thinking partner, and candid challenger. His approach is pragmatic and results-oriented—focused on identifying the one or two key shifts that unlock outsized impact for both the leader and the organization.
Jeff’s coaching engagements commonly focus on:
His philosophy is simple: great leadership is about making people and situations better. Through structured dialogue, thoughtful challenge, and practical application, Jeff helps leaders elevate their effectiveness while delivering measurable business outcomes.
Jeff is a certified coach through the International Coach Federation, holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin and a BBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Michigan, and is a certified Hogan Assessment interpreter.
Outside of his professional work, Jeff enjoys time with his family, international travel, outdoor activities, and continuous learning focused on leadership and personal growth.
