Taylor Flake

Biography

Taylor Flake joined AIIR Consulting following a distinguished 21-year tenure at PepsiCo, one of the world's foremost talent academy companies. With a career characterized by excellence, Taylor has effectively coached more than 100 executives across the globe, catalyzing remarkable performance improvements and fostering career accomplishments in competitive and intricately structured organizational landscapes.

During his tenure at PepsiCo, Taylor assumed a pivotal role in talent development for the beverage division. His noteworthy contributions encompass the creation of the Critical Experience Career Model, now implemented by a global cohort of 40,000 professionals. Additionally, he spearheaded the establishment of an agile team practice that revolutionized operational paradigms within PepsiCo. This transformation engendered heightened innovation, streamlined processes, and empowered decision-making, substantiating his acumen for organizational enhancement.

Guided by the principles of ""awareness"" and ""choice,"" Taylor empowers his clients to cultivate sustainable behavioral transformations. His methodology entails fostering self-awareness through assessments like personality evaluations (Hogan) and Perception (360), and subsequently guiding clients in the strategic selection of critical behavioral shifts through prioritization and reinforcement mechanisms. This comprehensive approach bridges strengths, addresses gaps, and fosters enduring behavioral evolution.

Taylor's credentials encompass the successful completion of the Principles of Organizational Dynamics program at the University of Columbia, complemented by his certification as a Professional Coach from the esteemed College of Executive Coaches. His career trajectory boasts a wealth of international and domestic assignments, which lend him a profound global perspective. Taylor recently relocated from New York to a horse ranch in Utah, fortifying his dedication to embracing diverse experiences.

Niche Areas of Expertise

• Change Management
• Executive Presence
• Leaders in Transition
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Effectiveness

Languages

• English