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Allen Austin Allen Austin Global is an executive search and leadership consulting firm. TPL is a journey and a commitment.

Allen Austin is a Top 40 global management consulting firm specializing in retained executive search and leadership advisory, with more than thirty partners managing client engagements from offices in 20 cities in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and The Middle East. Allen Austin’s purpose to enhance the lives and effectiveness of our associates, clients and leaders of the world

means you come first. Allen Austin’s solutions are all based Total Performance Leadership�, our commitment to improving the global workplace. With 90% of the world’s workforce disengaged, and badly broken hiring processes, resulting in 50% failure, we have the ability and the responsibility to help. It is a battle-tested, research based architecture that combines Foresight� and Insight�, our Transformative Architecture, designed to help boards and senior leaders building high performance organizations that consistently outperform markets, deliver superior shareholder returns, have engaged workforces and exceptional leadership teams.

Leadership Lessons with Liz TownsendTrust isn’t measured on a dashboard—but it shows up in every part of an organization...
05/04/2026

Leadership Lessons with Liz Townsend

Trust isn’t measured on a dashboard—but it shows up in every part of an organization’s performance.

One of the patterns Liz sees most often in her work with leadership teams is this: organizations can have the right strategy, the right people, and the right resources—and still struggle to move.

Not because capability is missing.
Because trust is.

When trust erodes, everything slows. Decisions drag. Collaboration becomes surface-level. Information gets held back—not out of bad intent, but out of self-protection.

In the organizations that move fastest, trust isn’t assumed. It’s built deliberately—through consistency, transparency, and a willingness to have honest conversations, even when they’re uncomfortable.

And once it’s there, everything changes.

Teams move with clarity.
People speak up sooner.
Problems get solved before they become crises.

If things feel slower than they should, it’s worth asking: is trust actually there?

That’s often where the work begins.

🔗 https://www.allenaustin.com/

One of the most overlooked parts of a successful hire happens before the candidate ever walks through the door.Too often...
04/29/2026

One of the most overlooked parts of a successful hire happens before the candidate ever walks through the door.

Too often, organizations focus all of their energy on finding the right person without fully thinking through what happens once that person starts.

The strongest organizations approach hiring differently. They think beyond the offer letter and begin planning for onboarding during the search itself.

Clear expectations, defined priorities, and a thoughtful integration plan can make all the difference in whether a new hire succeeds long-term.

At Allen Austin, we believe successful placements start with more than finding the right candidate—they start with creating the right foundation for that candidate to thrive.

Our Senior Partner, Edie Bartlett, works closely with organizations to help ensure every search is structured for long-term success, not just placement.

If this resonates, connect with Edie directly or book time with her here:
https://calendly.com/ebartlett-forallenaustin/introduction-call

Candidates begin forming opinions about an organization long before an offer is ever made.From the first conversation to...
04/22/2026

Candidates begin forming opinions about an organization long before an offer is ever made.

From the first conversation to the final interview, every step of the search process shapes how candidates perceive leadership, culture, and brand.

That’s why search processes should be intentionally designed to reflect the organization behind the opportunity. A collaborative culture may call for a more relational approach, while a fast-paced environment may require a process built around agility and decisiveness.

At Allen Austin, we tailor each search to reflect our clients’ unique culture and leadership style—because finding the right candidate starts with creating the right experience.

Our Senior Partner, Edie Bartlett, works closely with organizations to design search processes that align with who they are and how they lead.

If this resonates, connect with Edie directly or book time with her here:
https://calendly.com/ebartlett-forallenaustin/introduction-call

We are so excited to welcome Nick McQuarry back to the Allen Austin team as a partner. Nick’s career journey has come fu...
04/20/2026

We are so excited to welcome Nick McQuarry back to the Allen Austin team as a partner.

Nick’s career journey has come full circle—returning to the firm where it began, now with broader experience, perspective, and leadership. His path reflects both personal growth and a strong alignment with the values and culture that define Allen Austin.

At Allen Austin, we believe great careers are built with intention—and sometimes, they lead exceptional people back to where they can make an even greater impact.

We’re excited to have Nick back on the team and look forward to what’s ahead.

Welcome home, Nick.

Leadership Lessons with Liz TownsendMisalignment at the top doesn’t stay at the top.It shows up everywhere else.One of t...
04/20/2026

Leadership Lessons with Liz Townsend

Misalignment at the top doesn’t stay at the top.

It shows up everywhere else.

One of the patterns Liz sees most often in her work with leadership teams is this: leaders leave a conversation believing they’re aligned—but the version each person carries forward is just different enough. As that filters through the organization, those small gaps widen into something much harder to untangle.

Misalignment rarely announces itself directly.

It looks like shifting priorities.
Ex*****on that slows without a clear reason.
Teams working hard—but in different directions.
A culture that feels inconsistent depending on where you sit.

These aren’t frontline issues. They’re signals from the top.

When leadership teams are truly aligned—on strategy, on priorities, and on how decisions get made—that clarity carries. Ex*****on sharpens. Teams move faster. People stop guessing.

Alignment isn’t about agreeing on everything.
It’s about being clear enough, together, that the rest of the organization doesn’t have to interpret what matters.

If something feels off, it’s worth asking: is the leadership team actually aligned?

That’s usually where the work begins.

🔗 https://www.allenaustin.com/

Not every search partner is the same. And the difference matters more than most organizations realize.A recruiter fills ...
04/15/2026

Not every search partner is the same. And the difference matters more than most organizations realize.

A recruiter fills a role. A strategic search partner finds the right leader for where your organization is going.

That distinction shows up long before a single candidate is introduced. It's in the questions that get asked, the assumptions that get challenged, and the alignment that gets built before the search ever begins.

Without that foundation, even the most talented hire can fall short. Not because of the candidate — but because the search wasn't grounded in what the organization truly needed.

Our Senior Partner Edie Bartlett brings that strategic perspective to every search she leads. If you're navigating an executive search and want to make sure it's built on the right foundation, reach out to Edie directly or book a call with her here:
https://calendly.com/ebartlett-forallenaustin/introduction-call

Executive search doesn't start with candidates. It starts with clarity.When stakeholders aren't aligned on the role, the...
04/01/2026

Executive search doesn't start with candidates. It starts with clarity.

When stakeholders aren't aligned on the role, the culture, or what success looks like, even the strongest searches can stall. Conflicting feedback, shifting priorities, and delayed decisions are almost always symptoms of misalignment — not a talent problem.

At Allen Austin, every search begins with a needs analysis. It's a structured process designed to surface differing perspectives, establish shared criteria, and get decision-makers aligned before the search ever begins.

The result is a process that's faster, more focused, and built to identify leaders who will succeed long-term.

Our Senior Partner Edie Bartlett works closely with organizations to build that foundation before a search begins. If this is a challenge you're navigating, reach out to Edie directly or book a call with her here:
https://calendly.com/ebartlett-forallenaustin/introduction-call

Every struggling organization I’ve worked with had a strategy deck.Every single one.Smart slides.Ambitious targets.Marke...
03/25/2026

Every struggling organization I’ve worked with had a strategy deck.

Every single one.

Smart slides.

Ambitious targets.

Market analysis.

Three-year roadmap.

What didn’t they have?

Alignment.

High-performing organizations don’t win because their PowerPoints are smarter.

They win because their senior teams are unified.

Aligned leadership creates:

• Clear priorities

• Faster decisions

• Fewer political side conversations

• Consistent messaging

• Trust across the organization

When the top team is fragmented, the organization fragments.

When the top team is cohesive, clarity cascades.

And clarity drives speed.

Speed drives ex*****on.

Ex*****on drives performance.

It’s not complicated.

It’s just rare.

The most elite leadership teams I’ve seen debate hard in private and commit fully in public.

No triangulation.

No shadow agendas.

No competing narratives.

Just alignment.

The best leaders and coaches have mastered accountability.And the secret? It has nothing to do with pressure.I've spent ...
03/23/2026

The best leaders and coaches have mastered accountability.

And the secret? It has nothing to do with pressure.

I've spent years working with executive teams, and the ones who get accountability right all have one thing in common. They lead with clarity. Clear expectations. Clear decision rights. A shared understanding of what success looks like.

When people know exactly what's expected of them and why it matters, accountability doesn't feel like something being done to them. It feels like something they own.

Think about the leader or coach who has had the greatest impact on you. I'd be willing to bet they didn't lead with pressure. They led with clarity. They believed in you before you believed in yourself. And that made you want to show up accountable.

That's the kind of leadership that changes people.

If accountability in your organization feels forced or reactive, ask yourself: do people have the clarity they need to actually succeed? That's usually where the work begins.

Who is that leader or coach for you? Drop their name in the comments. I'd love to hear about them. 👇

Internal teams know their organizations better than anyone. That insight is invaluable.But when it comes to executive se...
03/18/2026

Internal teams know their organizations better than anyone. That insight is invaluable.

But when it comes to executive search, being close to the role can sometimes limit perspective.

I have seen situations where assumptions go unchallenged because they feel familiar. Where internal dynamics shape the profile more than future strategy. Where credentials look impressive on paper but do not align with what the business truly needs next.

An external search partner should do more than introduce candidates. The value is in bringing objective perspective, real-time market insight, and a disciplined evaluation process that challenges thinking when necessary.

The strongest searches balance deep internal knowledge with informed outside perspective.
That combination leads to better decisions and, ultimately, stronger long-term leadership outcomes.

Learn more at www.allenaustin.com

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