Josh Damigo, MA, IUC
Founder / CEO
I help leadership and strategic teams cultivate their leaderness—the essence of effective leadership—to enhance cooperation, drive innovation, and accelerate bottom-line profits.
- Speaking Engagements
- Leadership and Strategy Team Consulting (1 or 2-Day Trainings Available)
- Fractional Learning and Development Manager
Leadership and Strategy Teams Fail for These Six Reasons:
1) Lack of Clear Plans, Strategies, Tactics, and Their Implementation
2) Inconsistent Decision-Making Frameworks
3) Ineffective Communication Skills with Difficult Personalities
4) Lack of Accountability in Project Execution
5) Low Employment Engagement and Morale
6) Inability to Adapt to Change
Keynote Speaking
Energize your next event with impactful, engaging talks that challenge conventional thinking and inspire your audience to take action. With a focus on practical insights and real-world application, these keynotes address the most pressing challenges facing leaders today, providing strategies to enhance team performance and align vision with execution.
Leadership and Strategy Team Consulting
Drive your leadership team toward greater clarity, cohesion, and results. My consulting sessions focus on refining communication, aligning strategic goals, and building accountability across your organization. I work with leadership teams to streamline decision-making, foster a culture of collaboration, and implement effective strategies that translate into measurable outcomes.
Fractional Learning and Development Management
Elevate your team’s capabilities with ongoing, customized learning and development support. As your fractional L&D manager, I create tailored programs that foster continuous growth and skill development, ensuring your team is equipped to handle both current challenges and future opportunities. This service is ideal for businesses seeking to improve employee engagement, retention, and overall performance without the need for a full-time role.
Return on Investment (ROI) for Leadership Training: According to a Study by the Center for Creative Leadership, organizations that invest in leadership training see a 114% return on their investment.
Employee Engagement Impact on Profitability: Research from Gallup shows that highly engaged teams are 21% more profitable.
Impact of Learning and Development on Retention: A Study by Linkedin Learning found that 94% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their career development.
Strategic Planning and Execution Success Rates: According to the Harvard Business Review, companies that effectively align their strategy with execution are 70% more likely to achieve their objectives.
Testimonials
I met Josh while studying with InfluentialU, where his mentoring and coaching was a game-changer to my study.
Josh’s coaching style seamlessly blended encouragement with challenge. He coaxed me to participate in ways that stretched my comfort zone while also encouraging me to broaden my perspective and approach to the course.
Josh’s coaching went beyond simple knowledge transfer; always listening and seeking to understand the essence of my questions. He really figured me out but did it in a non-threatening way. We explored real-world challenges, with Josh never settling for generic solutions but demonstrating his deep understanding of personality types to empower me in finding solutions that were the best fit for me.
I am immensely grateful for Josh’s invaluable support and the significant impact he has had on my development.
“I would consider Josh an enthusiastic asset to any team or initiative, especially those requiring a capacity for revenue generation, network expansion, customer management, and business growth.”
“I have had the pleasure of Josh’s support as my client manager while studying through Influence Ecology. And wow – what support! Always available. Always inspiring. Josh has a unique way of cutting through issues with grounded advice backed up by so much learning. ”
”Josh is very thorough, conscientious, and diligent in his work. We have worked together on and off over the past 6 years. I admire his ambition and fortitude. He has a way with people that shows them he cares for them personally and professionally. I have seen him perform his music in an evening, and the very next day he is coaching a business professional to set up habits for success. I highly recommend coaching with Josh, but allowing him to provide training to develop practices that will secure success both professionally and personally.”
”Working with Josh has not only been super professional, accommodating and educational – but fun. I really enjoy having him in my network and continuing to work with him into the future.”
I have known Josh since 2018 and in that time I have watched the rapid development of Josh’s expertise and skills. As both a faculty member and client manager at Influential U Josh is a person you love to be around because he’s smart, engaging, humorous, caring, skillful, and passionate.
Most striking of all, Josh works hard to be the very best version of himself for the benefit of both himself and those around him.
I always look forward to any time I spend with Josh because I know I am going to learn something, have a good time, and leave the conversation inspired to be a better version of myself.
“Josh and I met 9 months ago and IMMEDIATLY when I met this guy I was like, “He’s brilliant! Next time I attend a networking meeting, I want to show up like this guy!” He and I have been friends ever since and I soon thereafter made my way into the InfluentialU program, Fundamentals of Transaction (FOT). Needless to say, Life Transformation ✅✅✅! Not only has Josh been a great coach & mentor for me on my personal & professional journey, the education I’ve received through this curriculum is cueing me up for the best year of my life! 2022, here I come! Thank you, Josh, for entering my life at the perfect time and supporting me in my growth. You are a huge asset to any human on Earth that has ambitious goals and needs support achieving their aims.”
“It has been a pleasure to work with Josh for nearly two years now. First in his role at Cumulus and now in his role at Discovery. He brings a great deal of skills to each position. Not only does he excel at sales, but he is a team player. He values relationships and works to grow and maintain them, all the while making it seem effortless. He is also a very natural public speaker, blending humor and professionalism perfectly with a result that makes guests feel like he was speaking to them personally. Josh has mastered the art of business networking and frequently pays it forward with referrals to others in his network. I would highly recommend Josh, he is the type of person who not only rises to the occasion, but helps to lift others up with him as well.”
Schedule a Call:
In a complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call, we'll dive into what's holding your team back and explore your vision for growth. This conversation is designed to understand your specific needs, challenges, and goals, setting the foundation for a tailored plan that aligns with your business objectives.
Get a Customized Plan:
Based on our call, you'll receive a personalized plan outlining how we can work together to elevate your team's performance. This plan will detail actionable steps for your team to master Planning, Strategizing, setting Tactics, and Implementing effectively.
Enjoy a Growing Business:
With our plan in place, you'll see tangible improvements within the first six months. Your team will shift from good to great, equipped with the skills and strategies they need to thrive. As your team gains confidence and cohesion, your business will experience sustainable growth, leaving you free to focus on what matters most.
Building a Business Isn't Just About Great Ideas
It's about building the people and processes that make those ideas work. I specialize in turning ambitious goals into measurable success, guiding leadership and strategy teams to move from good to great. Most teams struggle with the same challenges: unclear goals, inconsistent decision-making, and the frustration of plans that never quite turn into action. I understand how to transform those challenges into strengths, helping teams align, communicate effectively, and execute with precision.
When you work with me, your leadership and strategy teams gain the clarity, skills, and accountability they need to excel. The result? More engaged employees, stronger decision-making, and a strategy that turns into real growth -- Often 45% more than expected in the first six months. If you're ready to see your team perform at its best, let's start a conversation.
Schedule your intake call today, and let's craft a plan that gets results.
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About Ambitious Adulting 101
Josh Damigo, MA, IUC, is a Senior Faculty Member and the Podcast Host for Influential U, The Leading Business Education in Transactional Competence. With extensive experience as a talented recording artist and an impressive track record of success in business, Josh has a gift for connecting with audiences of all shapes and sizes.
In addition to his career accomplishments, Josh is an active and influential member of the local business community and has been recognized as the “Young Professional of the Year” by The Ventura Chamber of Commerce and was named to the “40 under 40” list with the Greater Conejo Chamber of Commerce. He was appointed to the General Plan Advisory Committee for the City of Ventura and has received his Master’s Degree in Organizational Management. Lastly, and most importantly he is a certified Influential U Consultant and the Host of the Influential U Podcast. (Spotify)
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