Business Details
Leadership Coaching & Executive Search Services in Fargo, ND
Sagency is a leadership coaching and executive search firm dedicated to helping organizations multiply greatness through science-backed strategies. Our mission focuses on closing leadership gaps and driving business performance by targeting five key areas of opportunity. We offer services including Dynamic Board Development, Executive Coaching, Executive Search, Leadership Development, Organizational Strategy, and Team Coaching. Our team combines decades of experience with a scientific approach to provide tailored solutions that align with each client's unique needs.We prioritize trust, curiosity, and accountability in all our engagements, ensuring measurable results and sustainable growth. Our clients benefit from customized leadership development programs, strategic talent acquisition, and organizational alignment initiatives designed to enhance team dynamics and achieve strategic objectives. With a presence in Fargo, ND, we serve organizations nationwide, empowering them to navigate complexity and unlock their full potential.
Services
Executive Coaching
Leadership Development
Board Assessment
Talent Acquisition
Organizational Alignment
Team Coaching
Succession Planning
Cultural Transformation
Strategic Planning
Performance Optimization
Highlights and features
- We implement science-backed processes for leadership development and talent acquisition.
- Our team has decades of combined experience in executive coaching and organizational strategy.
- We provide tailored solutions aligned with each client's unique business objectives.
- We guarantee measurable improvements in leadership effectiveness and team performance.
- Our services integrate continuous assessment and optimization for sustained results.
What people say
Measurable leadership improvements
Science-based methodologies
Experienced consultants
Tailored solutions
Strategic insights
Services
Executive Coaching
Our executive coaching services develop leaders through personalized guidance, science-based assessments, and actionable growth plans. We help executives enhance decision-making, improve team dynamics, and achieve strategic objectives. Clients gain clarity on leadership gaps and receive structured support to optimize performance and organizational impact.
Leadership Development
Leadership development programs build future-ready leaders through competency assessments, skill-building workshops, and succession planning. We align leadership capabilities with business goals to ensure sustainable growth. Clients benefit from measurable improvements in managerial effectiveness and organizational resilience.
Executive Search
Executive search services identify and recruit top-tier leaders who align with organizational values and strategic vision. Our process combines behavioral assessments and industry expertise to ensure cultural fit. Clients gain access to high-impact executives who drive performance and innovation.
Board Assessment
Board assessment services evaluate governance effectiveness through research-based diagnostics and performance benchmarks. We help boards strengthen strategic oversight and ethical leadership. Clients receive actionable insights to enhance decision-making and long-term organizational success.
Organizational Strategy
Organizational strategy consulting aligns business operations with long-term objectives through clarity workshops and execution frameworks. We help leadership teams overcome alignment challenges and improve operational efficiency. Clients achieve measurable ROI through optimized processes and unified team objectives.
People
Mike Meagher
Founder and CEO
Mike Meagher founded Sagency to help executives build high-performance teams. With over a decade of leadership coaching experience, he specializes in simplifying complex team dynamics. He has authored insights featured in Forbes and Prairie Business Magazine.
Tom Iverson
Partner
Tom Iverson brings 35+ years of strategic planning and executive coaching experience. Certified by the Hudson Institute, he specializes in succession planning and organizational development. He helps clients create replicable strategies for sustainable business growth.
Jackie Payne
Director, Leadership & Talent Development
Jackie Payne has 25+ years of leadership development experience. She partners with organizations to strengthen cultures and drive transformational growth. Her expertise includes talent strategy and behavioral change management for enterprise clients.
Matt Skoy
Partner and Head of Leadership & Talent Development
Matt Skoy, Ph.D., designs leadership programs for organizations of all sizes. He combines dynamic facilitation with psychometric tools to unlock team potential. His background includes learning and development roles at Aldevron and North Dakota State University.
Kathy Thornton-Bias
Senior Advisor
Kathy Thornton-Bias advises CEOs and boards on growth strategies and organizational transformation. With 30+ years of executive leadership experience, she specializes in aligning people and purpose. She has held senior roles at Bang & Olufsen and the Museum of Modern Art.
Questions
What leadership development services do you offer?
We provide executive coaching, board assessments, succession planning, and team coaching to enhance leadership capabilities and organizational alignment.
How does your executive search process work?
Our process combines behavioral assessments, industry expertise, and cultural fit analysis to identify leaders who align with your strategic goals.
Do you work with organizations outside Fargo?
Yes, while based in Fargo, ND, we serve clients nationwide through virtual engagements and on-site consultations.
What makes your coaching methodology unique?
We use science-backed assessments and continuous optimization frameworks tailored to each client's specific leadership challenges and business context.
Can you help with organizational culture change?
Yes, our cultural transformation services include diagnostics, alignment workshops, and implementation support to create high-performance environments.
Reviews (4)
Doug Rogness
Feb 17, 2021
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We recently needed to fill a high-level position in our organization. We had the privilege of working the the crew of Sagency and were blown away by the diligence of the team. They listened to us, guided us, and challenged us all while driving towards a very successful end. They removed the intimidation of the hiring process and gave us the confidence we needed to extend an offer.
North Dakota Dental Foundation
Jun 04, 2018
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Ne plus ultra! Sagency is hands down the most professional, committed, and effective talent agency I've worked with... period. I would highly recommend them to anyone searching for top quality talent and/or wanting to create clarity among their board of directors. They are good people doing high quality work.
High Impact Institute
Jan 20, 2016
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Sagency is an invaluable partner for any organization. When it comes to finding the right person for a role, succession planning, or leadership coaching to achieve greater results, Sagency delivers. I have worked with Sagency for a number of years and with several of our partner organizations. Their team is always professional. They have a strong track record helping clients grow value and impact. If you're looking to hire great people, build a winning strategy, or grow leadership capacity, I recommend you call Sagency.
Scott Holdman
Director of Operations and Innovation
Impact Foundation
Scott Holdman
Director of Operations and Innovation
Impact Foundation
John Olson
Jan 20, 2016
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I have had the opportunity to work with Sagency as a recruiting candidate, hiring manager and partner in strategic consulting. As a candidate Sagency was professional, welcoming and was very well informed about the hiring company and role. I now work with Sagency as a hiring manager and appreciate the detail and rigor that Sagency provides to clarify the professional roles and identify qualified candidates that are both a skills fit and a culture fit. Sagency has also provided strategic consulting services and training to our leadership team and was the highlight of our planning retreat. Sagency
