Nice to meet you! I’m Lindsey. As the founder of Lakelin Consulting, my passion is helping mid-sized private companies build and implement strategies that truly work – with their people, for their people.
My background combines a deep understanding of business operations with a passion for people. As an Industrial Engineer, I once focused purely on efficiency. But a pivotal moment during an internship, seeing the human impact of process changes, taught me that true business success hinges on genuinely understanding and engaging people. This led me to pursue Organization Development, bridging the gap between numbers and human dynamics.
At Lakelin Consulting, I partner with mid-sized private companies to turn their strategic visions into tangible value. My approach is holistic: I see your organization as an interconnected system, ensuring that every strategic plan is not just well-designed, but also realistically implemented with your team's full ownership.
With experience as a Director of Strategic Planning and an Organizational Development leader at large private enterprises, I've led transformations that significantly boosted profits, generated notable savings, and successfully guided major company-wide initiatives. I specialize in guiding leadership through strategic planning, organization design, and corporate development. In other words, I can help you be successful with organization change and/or transformation.
Let's work together to achieve your most important goals and build a thriving, strategic future for your business.
Testimonials
Curt Baily, Retired EVP Ziegler Companies
“I worked with Lindsey and she reported to me for several years. Lindsey is exceptionally talented. She has a rare skill to analyze a complex business problem, break it down into understandable pieces and transform the process into a materially more effective an efficient solution. She is able to successfully interact with all levels of an organization due to her exceptional written and oral communication skills. Lindsey also is a consistent “winner”. That is, if she’s involved, the end result will be outstanding. She possesses a rare professional combination of high motivation, intelligence, communication skills and works cohesively with others. I recommend Lindsey at the highest level for any business project or problem. She is really good.”
Ann LaPorte - VP Human Resources Ziegler Companies
“I had the pleasure of working with Lindsey at Ziegler. No matter her role, Lindsey brought passion, creativity, and well-thought-out solutions time-after-time. Lindsey was never one to settle; she always thought about what’s next or what else can we be doing to continue to move the needle. During her time, I observed her lead multiple initiatives that were new and required a significant amount of work. Her organization, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail were consistent characteristics in her work. A few examples include her building out the Talent & Development function, launching an organization-wide culture initiative, creating a new function on Innovation & Project Management, and leading multiple initiatives around organization design and cross-functional team alignment. Those are just a few examples of some of the great work I’ve seen Lindsey take on.”
Georgine Madden - GEORGE: Purpose, People, Performance, Ltd.
“I’ve had the privilege of knowing Lindsey Schlangen for many years through our local professional Organizational Development Network, where she held a leadership role. I later hired her to support me on a variety of projects as an independent consultant. She has been an invaluable partner.
Lindsey is a visionary and her ability to think strategically, critically assess situations, and identify actionable solutions is a testament to her expertise. She has a natural ability to build strong, genuine relationships that are centered around shared understanding and mutual respect. Furthermore, her communication style is clear, logical, and tailored to ensure all stakeholders are on the same page.
I’ve found Lindsey’s work to be of the highest quality and incredibly efficient. She consistently delivers outstanding results within the hours budgeted for a project, making her not only effective but also highly productive.
Lindsey is, without a doubt, one of the best in our field. Her knowledge and skill, combined with her collaborative mindset, makes her an invaluable asset to any organization or team.”