Who We Are

Leading and Growing in a World in Motion

We are a professional services firm dedicated to a single, urgent mission: helping organizations and the people within them move through friction to reach their next level of success. Founded by Dr. Darren G. Franklin, our firm operates at the intersection of deep academic research and decades of real-world executive experience.

In a world that is in constant motion, we believe that simply "getting by" isn't enough. We don't focus on "bouncing back" to how things were; we partner with our clients to bounce forward into a more capable, steady, and effective future.

Our Core Values

  • Integrity: We lead with honesty and transparency in every partnership.

  • Collaboration: We work alongside you, not just for you.

  • Inclusivity: We believe the best solutions come from a wide range of voices and experiences.

  • Measurable Impact: We focus on results that can be seen, felt, and tracked.

The Scholar-Practitioner Model

What sets us apart is our dual-lens approach. Our work is powered by a dedicated research arm that builds on Dr. Franklin’s doctoral research into how individuals and organizations remain steady under and even thrive despite challenges. This ensures that every consulting strategy and every coaching session is informed by the latest science-backed frameworks, creating a cycle in which research enhances practice and practice validates research.

What We Do: Systems & People

Service Pillars: Strategic Consulting & Transformational Coaching

D.G. Franklin Consulting operates two specialized pillars designed to build a foundation for long-term growth. Whether we are strengthening an organization's systems or partnering with an individual on their personal path, our goal is the same: to help you find your "steady" in the noise.

Pillar 1: Bespoke Consulting (Systems & Strategy)

We help organizations build the infrastructure they need to handle the weight of modern challenges. We provide customized expertise and solutions across the public, for-profit, higher education, and nonprofit sectors.

  • Organizational Strategy & Transformation: We assess your current health, identify gaps in your structure, and design a culture that is built to last.

  • Strategic Planning & Change: We facilitate clear, realistic plans and guide your team through the human side of transition so your goals actually become reality.

  • Higher Education Advisory: We help colleges and universities navigate the unique challenges of institutional stability and operational efficiency.

  • Nonprofit Capacity Building: We strengthen the internal guts of mission-driven organizations—from governance to infrastructure—so they can do more good, more effectively.

  • Featured Program: The Resilient Leader: Our signature strengths-based journey is a comprehensive, research-backed methodology designed to help leaders find their voice and command their space without shouting.

Pillar 2: Transformational Coaching (The Human Element)

We provide a safe, high-level space for individuals who are ready to stop reacting to the world and start steering their own ship. Backed by training aligned with the International Coaching Federation's global standards, our coaching is built for the whole person.

  • The Corporate Leader: We focus on your ability to hold the room and stay clear-headed when the stakes are at their highest.

  • The Small Business Owner: We move you past the "survival mode" of running a business alone and help you find a sustainable path forward.

  • The Parent (Moms & Dads): We help you find your internal anchor so you can lead your family with peace and clarity, even when life feels loud.

  • The Life Pioneer: For anyone navigating a major shift—a move, a new role, or a change in career, life, or perspective—we help you use that change as a launchpad to evolve.

Our coaching services are offered both as part of our organizational consulting work or as a standalone service to individuals and businesses.

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