James  Osterhaus

James Osterhaus


As a senior partner with TAG, Jim Osterhaus is a dynamic executive coach, focused on helping individuals move through change, conflict, and reorganization. He brings a depth of understanding of systems and relational network thinking to his work developed from years practicing as a highly respected psychologist.
Jim was a member of a special commission on the emotional effects of government downsizing. He has created the Gettysburg Leadership Experience, taking teams to the battlefield discussing leadership principles. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times.
Jim has also taught graduate level classes on organizational systems, communication and conflict management. He has authored eleven books. His latest, The Secret Sauce, details how world class organizational cultures are created.
Jim holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from American University, degrees in counseling from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Catholic University.