J. Eric Williams

Most leaders don't lack strategy - they lack the human clarity and connection that turns strategy into results.

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J. Eric Williams helps leaders and teams shift from "stuck" to stride - aligned, energized, and prepared to achieve ambitious goals with confidence. As the founder of OutStrides Consulting, he partners with executives and organizations to accelerate performance by centering leadership around people, purpose, and emotional intelligence.

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With 26 years of leadership experience spanning commercial performance, sales growth, organizational learning, and executive coaching, Eric brings a rare combination of business rigor and human insight. His career is defined by shaping high-performing teams and driving measurable results across complex, dynamic environments, including global commercial operations, sales leadership, and enterprise transformation.  At Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Eric served in senior leadership roles where he led sales organizations, developed commercial strategy, and guided cross-functional teams through growth and change. His leadership consistently delivered year-over-year performance gains, improved engagement scores, and strengthened bench talent. He has a proven track record in building sales capacity, developing scalable learning solutions, and translating strategy into execution excellence.

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As an ICF Certified Executive Coach  and Certified Genos Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, Eric is recognized for helping leaders maximize human performance through people-first leadership.He builds capability at the individual and team level — helping leaders deepen self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and act with intentional impact. His coaching and facilitation are practical, grounded, and transformational, driving lasting improvements in leadership effectiveness and organizational outcomes.

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Eric is also a compelling facilitator and keynote speaker. His signature themes - especially

"Connected, Curious, and Courageous Leadership" - inspire audiences to embrace deeper collaboration, lead with inquiry, and move boldly in times of uncertainty. His facilitation style creates safe, engaging, and action-oriented spaces where leaders gain clarity and commitment to change.

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Through OutStrides Consulting, Eric works with senior executives, high-potential leaders, and teams to design custom leadership experiences, executive coaching engagements, and transformational programs that reinforce growth mindsets and real-world performance.

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Outside of his professional work, Eric is the Co-Founder and Vice President of G.O.L.F. 3:16, a nonprofit focused on empowering at-risk youth and families - reflecting his lifelong commitment to service, mentorship, and community impact. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and is a co-author of A Dose of Inspiration.

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Eric Williams helps leaders HIT THEIR STRIDE  - and take each step with purpose, courage, and clarity toward acheiving their bold audacious goals.