Real Expertise,
Right When You Need It

Sometimes, what you need isn’t coaching. It’s experienced perspective, sharp analysis, and someone who’s done this before. That’s where our advisory work comes in.

We bring decades of executive experience to help leaders and teams move faster, make smarter decisions, and avoid the pain of figuring it all out the hard way. Whether you’re navigating big growth, big changes, or just big questions, Back Deck Partners offers strategic support that meets the moment—and maintains momentum.

Who We Work With

Our advisory services are best suited for:

  • Founders or CEOs scaling fast and needing a strategic partner
  • Executives leading through complexity or transformation
  • CHROs or People leaders aiming to strengthen themselves or their org
  • Operators solving for growth, structure, or momentum gaps
  • Boards seeking perspective on talent and culture issues

What We Offer

We work as advisors across a wide range of topics—and we know when to jump in, when to listen, and when to bring in trusted experts from our network to help get it done.

People & 
HR Strategy

  • CHRO Coaching
  • Scaling HR in High-Growth Environments
  • HR Effectiveness Assessment
  • HR Technology Planning (including AI)
  • Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
  • HR Operating Models & Org Design
  • Culture & Engagement
  • Succession Planning
  • People Team Structure & Leadership

Business Building & Operations

  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Early-Stage Org Design
  • Meeting and Offsite Facilitation
  • Scaling Infrastructure
  • Founder/Exec Team Alignment
  • Internal & Executive Communication
  • Integrating Acquisitions or New Leaders
  • Operating Cadence & Rhythm

(Wondering about our HR Effectiveness Assessment? This blog post breaks it down.)

How It Works

We tailor every engagement to your needs—but here’s what it usually looks like:

  • A free exploratory call to clarify your goals
  • Advisory hours or structured retainers for executive support
  • Optional consulting add-ons to handle scoped project delivery

Let's make the hard parts easier and clear the way for what matters most.

Curious about working with us? Book a complimentary call to talk through what’s on your mind and see if Back Deck is the right fit.