Something’s off with your team — and it’s slowing everything down.
Most SMB leaders feel the drag long before they can pinpoint the cause.
I diagnose what’s really behind team misalignment so you can fix problems fast and get results sooner.
You can’t scale what you don’t understand — especially when your team isn’t working together.
As the founder of Strategic Talent Rx, I help growing companies uncover the real reasons things feel harder than they should: mis-hires, unclear roles, leadership blind spots, team friction, and stalled execution.
You see the symptoms every day: missed expectations, fuzzy responsibilities, slow decisions, constant fire-fighting, and that feeling that you’re playing referee instead of leading.
Whether you’re preparing for a key hire, trying to get your team aligned, or dealing with growing tension in the leadership ranks, I help you:
Stop costly hiring and promotion mistakes before they spiral.
Reduce team friction and decision drag so execution moves faster.
Build a leadership and talent strategy you can trust — because it actually fits your people.
Because the real roadblocks aren’t motivation or morale.
They’re misalignment, avoidance, and unclear expectations.
Fix those at the root, and everything else starts working better.
Your business isn’t stuck because of a strategy problem. It’s stuck because of a people pattern.
Fix the human friction first.
You can’t grow faster than your people can execute.
But when they’re aligned? You become unstoppable.
Whether you’re hiring your next key leader or trying to fix a team that’s stuck, your leadership, team dynamics, hiring decisions, and culture will either move your business forward — or quietly hold it back.
When those pieces align, growth accelerates.
When they don’t, you lose time, money, momentum, and trust.
I help SMB leaders lead with clarity, hire with confidence, and build teams that actually work — so you can scale without burning out or wasting resources.
Is your business struggling with people problems that slow growth?
These common symptoms show up when performance slips, trust frays, or roles get fuzzy.
Your team keeps missing the mark, but the reason isn’t getting addressed.
Your best people are leaving… and you’re not sure why.
You can’t afford another bad hire or mis-fit in any role.
You’re leading but no one’s really following.
You’re seeing burnout, blame, or disengagement, and it’s infecting the whole system.
No one’s quite sure who’s in charge of what.
Tension between leaders or departments is draining focus and slowing decisions.
Clients are slipping through the cracks, and your reputation’s taking the hit.
If these sound familiar, let’s fix them at the root.
Ready to get your people strategy working?
Michelle Arentz | Your Workforce MD
Workforce Development Strategist for SMB leaders, and their trusted advisors
Scaling your team? Making a key hire? Stuck in leadership friction or stalled momentum?
When something’s off in your people strategy, execution slows — or breaks down completely.
As Your Workforce MD, I help you diagnose and treat the root causes behind team friction, hiring misfires, leadership breakdowns, and culture drift — so your people can get aligned and perform at the level your business needs.
I don’t offer fluff or generic advice. I bring data, insight, and proven frameworks that fix the patterns quietly dragging your business down.
You don’t have to lead through uncertainty alone. Whether you’re scaling fast or stabilizing after disruption, I’ll help you lead smarter, hire better, and build teams that actually work.
Why leaders trust Strategic Talent Rx
Real Expertise: 20+ years helping leaders solve the people problems that quietly choke business performance.
Data-Driven Clarity: Predictive Index and CoEfficient analytics replace guesswork with actionable workforce intelligence.
Trusted Advisor: Strategic partner to SMB founders, executives, and leadership teams navigating growth and change.
Proven Process: Diagnose → Treat → Optimize = a structured approach designed for lasting results.
Real Business Results: Clients reduce friction, hire smarter, and build aligned teams that scale sustainably.
Not sure what you need? Let’s figure it out together.
I’ll help you pinpoint what’s really going on and map out your next best move.