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People Problems? Process Gaps?
We Transform Chaos into Clarity

From compliance to culture—we solve the problems keeping you up at night.

What We Offer

Welcome to Strategic Synergy Consulting Group (SSCG)

At SSCG, we help organizations thrive through world-class coaching, consulting, and training. Our work is powered by the collective expertise of more than 18 doctoral-level professionals, combining rigorous research with real-world application. We partner with HR and business leaders to unlock potential, accelerate growth, and deliver measurable results that create lasting impact.

Ways We Can Help

Ways We Can Help

Whether you're facing retention issues, leadership gaps, or organizational change, Strategic Synergy Consulting Group (SSCG) has the expertise, tools, and insights to deliver people-first solutions that drive results.

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Employee Retention Challenges?

We help uncover root causes of disengagement and implement people-first retention strategies that reduce churn and build lasting loyalty.

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Gaps in Leadership?

Whether emerging or executive, we train, coach, and certify leaders to lead with clarity, character, and confidence using our proven frameworks.

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Leadership Not Aligned?

We align people, process, and purpose through change management, workforce planning, and strategic execution rooted in analytics.


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Over 100 Types of Issues, Such As:

  • Lack of Succession Planning

  • Difficulty Attracting Talent

  • Poor Leadership Transition

  • Ineffective Middle Management

  • Leadership Ineffectiveness in Crisis

  • Workplace Deviancy & Misconduct

  • Risk of Employment-Related Claims

  • Inconsistent Training & Competency

  • Lack of Data-Driven Decision Making

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Our Approach

Our Full-Cycle Mastery Approach

Our Training, Coaching, & Consulting Solutions

In three structured phases, we move professionals and organizations from capability development to personalized skill refinement to strategic implementation, ensuring measurable growth and sustained impact.

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DEVELOP

Workforce & Leadership Development

Live Online & In-Person Training

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We establish foundational knowledge, performance standards, and practical frameworks required for excellence across the workforce.

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• Individual Contributor & Leader Training
• HR & Compliance Development Programs
• Baseline Knowledge & Risk Assessments
• AI-Integrated Learning Tools
• Practical Job Aids & Implementation Guides

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Outcome: Participants gain clarity on expectations, documentation standards, accountability practices, and operational best practices.

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REFINE

Skill Reinforcement & Application

Group & Individual Coaching Plans

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We transition from group learning to individualized development, sharpening skills through guided feedback, applied scenarios, and performance calibration.

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• 1-on-1 Coaching & Performance Feedback
• Live Role-Play & Simulation Labs
• Real-World Scenario Challenges
• Peer Insight Circles
• Collaborative Problem-Solving
• Structured Reflection & Skill Calibration

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Outcome: Skills move from knowledge to consistent behavior. Supervisors lead with confidence. HR professionals document with precision. Employees apply standards with accountability.

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IMPLEMENT

Organizational Alignment & Strategic Execution

​Consulting & Advisory Services

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We partner with organizations to inplement capability into systems, processes, and strategic initiatives within the work center.

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• Strategic Advisory & Consulting Guidance

• Organizational Diagnostics & Risk Audits
• Policy & Documentation Architecture
• Performance Management System Design
• Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
• Culture Alignment & Change Management

 

Outcome: Organizations operate with aligned systems, measurable performance improvement, and reduced compliance exposure.

How We Deliver

How We Deliver Services

Flexible, Engaging & Accessible Delivery Options

We offer all our consulting, training, and coaching solutions both online and on-site, ensuring maximum convenience for your team’s location and schedule. Our live-virtual sessions employ interactive tools and real-time collaboration to replicate the energy of in-person events. Meanwhile, our on-site offerings allow for immersive workshops and hands-on facilitation right at your workplace. No matter which option you choose, our focus remains on delivering practical, results-driven services tailored to your organization’s goals. Call us today at 813-924-3853 to get started.

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Live-Online Accelerated Certifications

Interactive online programs leading to recognized credentials.

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Custom Live-Online & On-Site Group Training

Tailored sessions at your location or via virtual platforms.

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Workshops, Retreats & Conferences

Facilitated offsite events for deeper learning and strategic planning.

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Lunch N’ Learn (Virtual & In-Person)

Short, engaging workshops for skill-building during work breaks.

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One-on-One & Team Coaching Sessions

Individual executive coaching and group coaching for teams.

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Public Speaking Engagements & Keynotes

Expert talks and presentations to inspire and educate large audiences.

Ca​ll us today for a free consultation

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Our Clients

Organizations We’ve Served

At Strategic Synergy Consulting Group, we’re proud to deliver leadership training, professional development, and consulting solutions to professionals from a variety of industries. Our sessions have included participants from organizations such as:

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Business & Professional Services

  • Nestlé & Nestlé Purina

  • 1st Class Roofing, Inc.

  • Bartow Ford Company

  • Central Florida Truss, Inc.

  • CORE Wealth Advisors, Inc.

  • CPS Investment Advisors

  • Bartow Chamber of Commerce

  • Minibranch

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Healthcare & Wellness

  • Central Florida Health Care, Inc.

  • Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center

  • Ignite the Fire Inside Wellness

  • Watson Clinic

  • Florida Children’s Museum

  • FWH and Associates

 

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Government & Public Service

  • U.S Air Force

  • Bartow Executive Airport

  • Citrus Connection

  • Florida Industrial & Phosphate Research Institute

  • Polk County Sheriff’s Office

  • Sutton Law Firm

  • PWH Realty

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Hospitality & Community

  • Faith & Family Realty

  • SEMCO Construction

  • Hampton Inn by Hilton Bartow

  • Front Page Brewing Co.

  • Florida Children’s Museum

  • Tampa Life Church

  • The Rock Church

  • 7 Eagle Group

Client Testimonials

Real Testimonials. Real Results.

"My experience with his consulting firm has been one of the high points of my personal and professional life. My chief reason for using this incredible service was to work on the main area that I felt needed improvement. This area was the ability to follow through with my goals and to envision the highest possible plateau that I could reach. In actuality, working with my counselor has enabled me to reach a professional level higher than I ever imagined. I have been given the tools to trust my own judgment in all aspects of my life. I highly recommend them to anyone wishing to enhance their personal and professional quality of life."
 
- Deborah S.
Our Credentials

Strategic Synergy Consulting Group is an approved HRCI Recertification Provider, offering HR professionals access to structured, high-quality learning opportunities that support ongoing credential maintenance. Our approved programs award eligible general, business, and ethics credit hours applicable to aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™, and SPHRi™ credentials. Each course and learning event is intentionally designed to strengthen practical expertise, reinforce ethical and compliant practice, and support continuous professional development in an evolving HR landscape.

2026 Approved HRCI Recertification Provider

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Who We Are

Who We Are

OUR TEAM

Our team is composed of doctoral-level experts and seasoned industry leaders in industrial-organizational psychology, strategic leadership, and applied behavioral science. With experience spanning corporate America, government, education, and mission-driven organizations, we bring research-backed insight and real-world execution to every engagement.

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WHO WE SERVE

We partner with organizations at every level, serving as trusted advisors to HR leaders and executives while delivering hands-on coaching for supervisors and frontline professionals. Our focus is aligning strategy, leadership, and operations to produce measurable, sustainable results.

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WHY CHOOSE US

We combine rigorous research with practical implementation. Our approach is structured, data-informed, and tailored to your organization’s unique challenges. At Strategic Synergy Consulting Group, we do more than deliver training or consulting—we help you build clarity, capability, and lasting performance.

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Congratulations Dr. Lunsford!

Dr. George D. Lunsford
Recipient of the 2025 Who’s Who of Top Executives honor by Marquis Who’s Who

Strategic Synergy Consulting Group (SSCG) proudly congratulates our very own, Dr. George D. Lunsford, PhD, Co-founder of SSCG, on his selection to the 2025 Who’s Who of Top Executives—Marquis Who’s Who’s prestigious annual series from the century-old biographical publisher profiling leaders who shape their fields. Read more about Dr. Lunsford’s achievements via the link below.

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Our Credentials

Our consultants and coaches hold credentials from recognized professional and academic institutions, reinforcing the rigor and credibility behind our work.

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Books by Our Experts

Best-selling and peer-recognized works by SSCG consultants, turning research-driven insight into real-world leadership impact.

Beyond Emotional Intelligence

NEVER HAVE ANOTHER BAD DAY!​​​​​​

by Drew Gold, Ph.D.

We’re proud to celebrate the latest release from one of our very own SSCG experts, Dr. Drew Gold. Dr. Gold introduces a powerful new framework—Emotional Dexterity—that empowers you to:

  • Proactively manage your emotional state, rather than simply reacting

  • Apply dozens of real‑world examples and skill‑building exercises to cement new habits

  • Flip your emotional “switch” on demand, so you can stay productive, positive, and focused even under pressure

This unique, hands‑on approach complements our SSCG coaching philosophy of combining research‑backed theory with practical tools you can use immediately. Ready to transform how you navigate stress, conflict, and high‑stakes conversations?​

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👉 Available now on Amazon — add Beyond Emotional Intelligence to your library today!

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The Sharp Edge of Strategy

PSYCHOLOGY, LEADERSHIP AND RESULTS-DRIVEN EXECUTION

by Dr. Miguel A. Ingle

The Sharp Edge of Strategy: Psychology, Leadership, and Results-Driven Execution is a bold playbook for leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs who want more than inspiration—they want transformation. This book blends cutting-edge psychology, real-world leadership lessons, and proven business strategies to help you think sharper, lead stronger, and execute with confidence in the moments that matter most.​

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  • Master the cognitive habits that drive high achievement

  • Make smarter decisions under pressure and uncertainty

  • Harness the psychology of influence and negotiation

  • Develop emotional intelligence to lead with clarity and empathy

  • Translate vision into disciplined execution

  • Build high-performance teams that thrive in complexity

  • Lead through crisis with confidence and composure

  • Scale without losing focus, agility, or culture

  • Institutionalize excellence to play—and win—the long game

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From the psychology of decision-making to the discipline of systems and processes, from crisis leadership to scaling organizations with agility, The Sharp Edge of Strategy equips you with actionable insights to drive measurable impact. Whether you are scaling a startup, leading a Fortune 500 team, or pursuing personal transformation, this book provides the tools to sharpen your edge and achieve results that matter.

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👉 Available now on Amazon — add The Sharp Edge of Strategy to your library today!

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