Janet Polach, Ph.D

Executive Coach and Consultant

"I believe all leaders can enhance their leadership effectiveness. They do this by gaining deep self-awareness into how they lead and how they are perceived by others. My experience working with leaders across the globe has taught me that there are common leadership capabilities regardless of where leaders are leading in the world. "

Janet is a distinguished executive coach, speaker, and author with over 30 years of diverse experience. Her illustrious career includes serving as a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps and two decades as a global leadership coach. Janet has collaborated with new, emerging, and executive leaders across various industries in the U.S., China, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Puerto Rico, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. She is the author of “Seven Mistakes New Managers Make” and the founder of “In the Lead, Inc.” Janet believes that true leadership is built on a commitment to the mission, clear expectations, and the ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome obstacles. Her mission is to empower leaders and teams to make a positive impact and bring their bold visions to life. Janet holds a Ph.D. in Organization and Leadership Development from the University of Minnesota, an M.S. in Education from East Carolina University, and a B.S. in Education from the University of Wisconsin – Stout.