Great Systems, Great Culture, Great Results.
Hi, my name is Seth Elliott. I help organizations and institutions of all kinds improve the human experience of their leaders, teams, clients, customers, and stakeholders.
Whether you're facing complex challenges, navigating change, or just needing some fresh perspective, I can help you reach your highest culture and system effectiveness goals.
Background and Experience
Seth Elliott, MBA | Principal Consultant and Owner of Seth Elliott Consulting
Seth's multifaceted expertise spans security and risk management, leadership, education, human services, and organizational development, allowing him to operate as a knowledgeable and innovative thought leader across sectors where physical and psychological safety underpin a larger body of work dedicated to elevating system-wide performance and human flourishing.
Recognized as a dynamic trainer, speaker, and published author, Seth imparts invaluable wisdom from years of practice and research. His diverse credentials form the foundation for broad and transformative insights into client needs.
Seth Elliott is a former K-12 behavior consultant, social services specialist, crisis intervention instructor, and corporate leadership development specialist. Seth has an MBA and an undergraduate degree in psychology. He is trained in mediation and certified in MBTI, DiSC, and as a facilitator of several Franklin Covey courses. His experience includes helping people navigate conflict and high-risk situations in the workplace, as well as published contributions in the fields of business and behavioral threat assessment and management.
Seth is the author of The Merlin Advantage 2nd edition: Rediscovering the Power of Collaborative Leadership (2023) and co-author of the nationally recognized book, Assessing Student Threats: A Handbook for Implementing the Salem Keizer System.
Background At-a-Glance:
- Co-author Assessing Student Threats: A Handbook for Implementing the Salem Keizer System
- Author The Merlin Advantage: Re-Discovering the Power of Collaborative Leadership
- Independent Organizational Consultant
- Leadership Development Specialist, Les Schwab
- Permanency Unit, ODHS Child Welfare
- 14 years K-12 Behavioral Consultant
- 5 years Higher Ed. Public Safety Administration
- MBA and B.S. Psychology
- Trained Mediator
- Former Crisis Intervention Instructor (CPI and Mandt)
- Certified Executive Protection Specialist
- Certified in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
- Krav Maga © Certified Instructor
- Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Member
- Past member of Salem Keizer Student Threat Assessment and Mid Valley Threat Assessment Team
