What works today won’t cut it tomorrow. The leaders of the future need to be ready for anything—equipped with the skills to thrive in complex, uncertain, and unpredictable environments. That’s where we shine. 

About Bjorn

I've spent years in the trenches with C-suite and senior leaders, building global talent development strategies for organizations that refuse to settle for the status quo. What I've learned: leadership capacity is built through embedded partnership, working shoulder-to-shoulder with teams to transform how they lead, connect, and grow.

My philosophy:

The organizations that win today aren't the ones with the best talent strategy on paper. They're the ones who treat human capital transformation as core business strategy, not an HR initiative. My mission is to help leaders expand their capacity when it feels like there's nothing left to give — to challenge them beyond what's comfortable and help them discover what's truly possible.

Why leaders work with me:

My clients describe me as calm, intentional, radically candid, and always grounded in 'real life' talk — a human-centric approach that's as practical as it is powerful. I don't show up with a one-size-fits-all methodology. I show up as a partner who's committed to understanding your specific context, challenges, and aspirations then building the transformation that fits.

If you're ready to move beyond the conventional playbook, let's talk.

The other important stuff…

  • M.A. Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Board-Certified executive leadership coaching credentials

  • Certified facilitator of CliftonStrengths, Hogan Leadership Inventory, CCL's 360-Feedback Suite, and Conflict Resolution

Named as a “Top Executive Coach in 2025” by Real Leaders Magazine

What Clients Say

  • "Bjorn reframed challenges into manageable narratives and helped me see my compassionate nature as a strategic tool. He challenged my assumptions through questions that led me to strategies customized to my own style. Now I'm incorporating his approach with my own team."

    Sara Miller
    Director of Sales, Brasada Ranch

    ★★★★★

  • “Beyond his extensive knowledge, Bjorn has a unique way of framing questions that push my creative thinking. He balances candor with humor, and ideation with commitment and accountability.”

    David Bartholomew
    VP Deputy General Counsel, Tenable

    ★★★★★

  • “Having recently completed the Leadership Lab with Bjorn Bonholzer, I strongly recommend him to organizations and leaders wanting to develop a human-centered leadership culture.”

    Ben Gordon
    Executive Director, Central Oregon LandWatch

    ★★★★★

  • “I appreciated his style and ability to push me to think outside the box. He is very easy to work with and has an uncanny way of uncovering potential blindspots and he can help you work through these types of issues very quickly and efficiently.”

    Patrick Ramseier
    Director Security Engineering, Tenable

    ★★★★★