about Me

WHAT I BELIEVE

Leadership is deeply human work. The people driving our communities forward shouldn't have to do it alone.

MY MISSION

To elevate leaders and grow their Impact.

MY VISION

Thriving communities shaped by bold, purposeful leadership.

My VALUES

TESTIMONIALS

ABOUT CHAD

Chad Carlson, M.Ed., is the founder and lead coach of Alturas Coaching & Consulting, bringing nearly three decades of executive leadership, organizational strategy, and entrepreneurship to his work with mission-driven organizations.

His background spans roles as an educator, executive leader and director across several schools, co-founder of a nationally recognized independent school, founder of a learning solutions start-up, and board member for multiple community-based non-profits. This multi-dimensional perspective—spanning executive leadership, governance, and organizational design—gives him a grounded understanding of the operational tensions leaders face every day.

Chad’s experience has formed his belief that while great leaders reach their positions for a reason, without dedicated space for reflection and growth, immediate demands, daily routines, and reactive leadership inevitably take over, causing even exceptional leaders to plateau.

A CTA Certified Coach holding a Master’s in Leadership, Chad partners with leaders and teams who refuse to let urgency crowd out impact. Grounded in the belief that leadership is deeply human work, he helps leaders sharpen their focus, leverage their strengths, and build cohesive cultures—unlocking their organization’s full potential without the burnout.