About Us

Eric brings over 25 years of experience as a business executive, human resources leader, consultant, and executive coach, guiding organizations through critical transitions, cultural transformation, and strategic growth. As the founder of HR Consulting by Nelson & Associates, Eric partners with small to mid-sized businesses to align people, process, and purpose.

Certified in Unreasonable Hospitality Coaching and Extreme Ownership Leadership, Eric infuses his work with practical accountability, empathy-driven culture, and strategic clarity. He’s the published author of several leadership-focused articles, including:

• “Managing Transition: Why People Resist Change (and What to Do About It)”
• “Leadership Isn’t a Title: It’s How You Show Up”
• “From Chaos to Clarity: Aligning Strategy with Culture”
• “The Power of Unreasonable Hospitality in the Workplace”
• “Creating Momentum: How to Lead Change from the Ground Up”
   

Eric helps leaders:

• Accelerate execution of strategic initiatives
• Catalyze breakthrough transformation during times of change
• Increase team alignment, trust, and execution
• Build people-first organizations rooted in culture, clarity, and accountability

As a human capital strategist and executive coach, Eric helps organizations:

• Clarify and align on purpose and strategy
• Define the unique role of the executive team
• Create near-term wins that demonstrate progress
• Build cultures where employees feel ownership, value, and direction
• Resolve people challenges through practical, trust-based coaching

Eric’s coaching and consulting style reflects a deep belief in radical alignment, where leaders connect business outcomes with leadership behavior and cultural integrity.

• Executive Coaching with a focus on Extreme Ownership and strategic clarity
• Organizational design & workforce planning aligned with business strategy
• Culture development through Unreasonable Hospitality principles
• High-performance team development
• Leadership alignment & accountability
• Managing transition during growth, restructuring, or leadership changes
• Executive offsites, strategy sessions, and people-first interventions