I’m Chris Hagood, founder of AstutEdge. My role is not traditional HR, and it’s not just leadership coaching. I have 15+ years leading executive searches, coaching leaders, and consulting with organizations across sectors. I'm a Gallup-certified Strengths coach, experienced in translating behavioral science into business outcomes.

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I function as a performance consultant, the person leaders call when their strategy looks strong on paper but stalls in execution.

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• What I Do: I fix systemic misalignment by aligning people, systems, and structure to the strategy you need to deliver.

• How I Do It: Using tools like role scorecards, invisible work audits, operating rhythm design, and decision rights mapping, I help leaders create clarity and discipline in execution.

• What It Delivers: Organizations work faster, leaders make clearer decisions, and strategy translates into measurable results, growth, productivity, and organizational health.

 

Leaders don’t tell me, “You improved our HR.” They say, “You helped us execute our strategy better.” That’s the difference.

 

Before becoming the CEO of AstutEdge, I served as an executive-level trusted advisor to C-suite and board members, senior leaders, and client teams. I have been responsible for millions in growth and revenue for global leaders, including Dell, Gallup, Press Ganey, Prime Executive Office (fka Prime Chief of Staff), and PSP Metrics.

 

If your strategy is stalling, it’s rarely because you lack a plan. It’s because your people, systems, and structure aren’t aligned to deliver it. That’s where I come in.