Meet Your Coach

Erich Schlenker

Professional headshot of Erich Schlenker of ACV Coach in a grey suit and white shirt

After 30 years in business and coaching, I have developed a proven set of tools to help executives and entrepreneurs achieve next-level goals personally and professionally. I work with clients to gain clarity on what they want, the resources they need, and the challenges they are likely to face. With those elements identified I am able to create a detailed, custom plan to achieve their goals, and the accountability to stay on track.

Success Stories

Navigating Complex Mergers –

We led the strategic planning process for a $700M merger in the senior living sector, aligning stakeholders, refining the mission, setting priorities, and positioning the organization for long-term growth and innovation.

Strengthening Leadership Teams –

We coached the full C-suite at a digital marketing agency to optimize workflows, improve collaboration, and refine client acquisition strategies, enhancing operational efficiency and driving sustainable growth.

Supporting High-growth Startups –

We guided the founder of a SaaS startup in the automotive sector on investor readiness, leadership development, and scaling strategies, ensuring operational efficiency amid increasing demand.

Empowering Emerging Leaders –

We worked with a middle manager at a national nonprofit to optimize performance, refine leadership presence, and explore entrepreneurial ambitions for career growth and supplemental professional development.

Preparing Executives for Advancement –

We coached a senior healthcare leader through strategic visioning, leadership presence, stakeholder alignment, and extensive interview prep leading to his successful appointment as CEO of a regional hospital system.

Driving Business Transformation –

We provided strategic coaching to a startup, increasing its valuation from $130K to $14M in two years by refining its business model, accelerating revenue growth, and achieving financial sustainability.