Josh Broward, Ph.D.

Experience

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  KNU International English Church

  Jul 2004 - Feb 2013

  Senior Pastor

  * Managed staff of 6 and volunteer team of 50* Guided strategic vision development* Established international strategic partnerships* Designed and implemented leader development program and workshops on culture shock, addiction, and mental health* Recruited, onboarded, trained, evaluated, and guided multicultural staff teams* Consulted Korea Nazarene University president* Planned and led staff and board meetings

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  Korea Nazarene University

  Jul 2004 - Feb 2009

  English Professor
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  Duneland Community Church

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2017

  Pastor

  District missions leader—leading international partnerships, guest speaking, consulting regional executive on strategy and leader development* Cultivated local vision, strategy, and culture * Guided innovative programs and experimentation* Developed leaders one-on-one and in small groups* Facilitated partnerships with parallel organizations* Guided organizational culture development

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  Olivet Nazarene University

  Aug 2013 - Oct 2016

  Adjunct Professor
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  Free The Girls

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  International Program Manager

  Leader of international services development and expansion* Guided international development, including entrance into new countries* Consulted overseas partners on program and organizational design, strategy development, and workforce planning.* Designed and led workshops on human trafficking prevention and survivor support.* Cultivated relationships with domestic donors and partner organizations.

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  Indiana Wesleyan University

  Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

  Adjunct Professor
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  Northern California District Church of the Nazarene

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2019

  Director of Missional Development

  Regional Leadership Team, supporting community development and outreach* Developed long-term strategy based on contextual and demographic trends* Consulted local nonprofits on strategy, workflow, outreach, and community development* Designed and implemented leader development programs, including workshops and coaching experiences* Developed partnerships with external trainers to prepare workforce for adaptive growth* Developed communications for regional executives* Consulted regional executives and local nonprofit boards on talent acquisition Show less

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  Adaptive Partners

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  Principal Consultant

  Founder and principal consultant at Adaptive Partners, offering organizational consulting and leadership coaching. Specialized in helping people and organizations get unstuck by overcoming stubborn problems.

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  The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.

  Mar 2020 - Nov 2021

  Senior Managerial Consultant

  Supported regional executives in deployment of critical HR operations and strategy decisions*Served as local expert for new HRIS implementation across 42,000 employees. Facilitated training sessions, developed solution systems, redesigned multifunctional task force. Significantly reduced errors and sped hiring. Led trouble shooting for complex system errors. Designed multiphase talent acquisition program, including analysis of hiring trends and cost projections.* Developed talent acquisition dashboard for executives and leaders, from concept toward final product, enabling executives to make informed decisions relative to the recruitment pipeline.* Guided roll-out of prioritized COVID-19 vaccines for over 50,000 employees and physicians, ensuring rapid deployment and legal compliance.*Led and collaborated on workshops for coaching skills and agile leadership for hybrid teams.Facilitated focus groups with diverse stakeholders, from executives to front-line leaders. Show less

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  Kaiser Permanente

  Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

  IT Business Operations Consultant

  Strategic consultant and cross-functional problem solver supporting VPs and their direct reports.* Initiated, designed, and led successful 7-month curriculum on Organizational Change Management.* Co-led pilot to help executives redefine the value of their services from the perspective of the customer in terms of cost, quality, and user experience.* Empowered cross-functional innovation and collaboration.* Improved application process for innovation credits and helped secure outside investment in through vendor consulting agencies Show less

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  Wisdom Partners

  Aug 2023 - now

  CEO and Co-Founder

  We help high impact leaders make their dent in the universe. First, we pair them with a community of like-minded leaders and partner them with a coach. Then, we share paradigm-shifting content and game-changing tools. Finally, we add accelerators and build out the leadership team. All of this cultivates Ownership Culture and creates an organization that is continuously evolving.

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  SV Venture Group

  Jun 2024 - now

  Venture Partner