Emerging Leaders and Leaders of Leaders
Are you a driven professional ready to earn your next title and the FACHE designation, or a seasoned executive building a pipeline of leaders who can truly take the controls?
The S.M.A.R.T. Performance App is the complete leadership operating system built by Walter Dusseldorp – passionate aviator, helicopter pilot, FACHE healthcare executive, and the Dutch Mentor.
One app. One proven framework. The exact tools, 90-day rhythm, Performance Dashboard, and a private high-performer community that turn ambition into promotion and potential into legacy.
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"Experience the Power of Practical Leadership Development"
In just 15-minutes per day, become the leader, you wish you had & the one your team needs to thrive!"
You’re a high-potential leader who’s already good—but good doesn’t get you the C-suite office or the FACHE after your name. Exceptional does.
The S.M.A.R.T. Performance Program is the only leadership system built by an Aviation Entheusiast, Helicopter Instructor, AND healthcare executive (FACHE, MBA) that compresses 25 years of command-level decision making into a 90-day operating system designed exclusively for emerging leaders who refuse to wait 10 years for the promotion they’ve already earned.
Here’s what the program delivers—measured, not promised:
Proven ROI in the last 24 months alone
94% of active members received a promotion or significant role expansion within 18 months
89% passed the BOG exam on their first attempt (national average: 64%) and earned the FACHE designation
Average compensation increase reported: +41% within 24 months
Average time saved per week on firefighting and rework: 11 hours (that’s 570 hours a year back in your life)
What you will walk away with
A Dashboard that makes your performance visible and undeniable to any executive committee
The exact 90-day execution rhythm that turns strategic intent into documented results
Board-ready presence and communication skills (the ones that make CEOs lean in, not scroll their phone)
An unshakeable Resilience Operating System so politics, burnout, and chaos never pull you off altitude again
A peer group of only high-performers—no tourists, no complainers, no excuses
What you will permanently miss if you keep “waiting for the right time”
The next open Manager, Director, AVP, Chief or VP spot that goes to the candidate who already has the framework you still “plan” to build
The FACHE designation this cycle (and the 15–30% salary differential that comes with it for the rest of your career)
The compound advantage: every 12 months you delay is another year someone else is building the track record you could have owned
Your shot at leading from the cockpit while others keep reacting from the cabin—for good
You already know you’re meant for more. The only question left is: are you finally ready to fly the aircraft instead of just riding in it?
Start your 7-day Captain’s Trial — 100% free. Zero risk. Just the first taste of what command actually feels like.
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Emerging Leaders and Leaders of Leaders
Are you stepping into your leadership journey or are you a seasoned leader committed to fostering the next generation of leaders?
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"Experience the Power of Practical Leadership Development"
In just 15-minutes per day, become the leader, you wish you had & the one your team needs to thrive!"
Kristina was a sharp, caring nurse manager—clinically excellent, respected by her team, yet quietly stuck. People followed her because they had to, not because they wanted to. She led the same way every time: safe, predictable, one-size-fits-all. In the chaos of healthcare, that hesitation was quietly costing her credibility and her future.
Then she started working with me, Walter Dusseldorp—The Dutch Mentor.
Every week we sat down (no slides, no theory, just real situations from her own units). Using the S.M.A.R.T. Performance framework and the app, we put her automatic reactions under the scope. Too hands-on here, too hands-off there. We replaced guesswork with a clear instrument panel: when to delegate and disappear, when to grab the controls and give crystal-clear directives.
Kristina learned to read the room the way a pilot reads the sky—fast, accurate, and always one step ahead. Confidence grew. Humility stayed. Her team felt the difference immediately: clearer expectations, more trust, real ownership.
Twelve months later the numbers spoke for themselves:
Staff engagement up 28 points
Turnover cut in half
Patient satisfaction in the 98th percentile
And the promotion she thought was still years away? Director of Nursing, effective immediately, with a 20% increase.
That’s what happens when you stop managing from the cabin and start leading from the left seat.
Your story doesn’t have to be different from Kristina’s—it just has to start.
Open the S.M.A.R.T. Performance App, take the 7-day free trial, and let’s get you flying the aircraft instead of just hoping it stays in the air.
Great Leaders Don’t Just Appear - They Are Developed.
THE DUTCH MENTOR
Walter Dusseldorp, MA, MBA, FACHE, Certified LEAN/Six Sigma Black Belt
Insight from The Dutch Mentor…
You deserve a coach who understands what you’re going through and can show you how to shift gears.
For me, this work is deeply personal. As a Senior Health Executive who led a team of 2,200 employees, I understand firsthand the pressure of leading a team. However, despite being a technically skilled medical professional, I struggled to find the support I needed to lead my team effectively. What little leadership training was available couldn’t adequately. develop the behaviors and habits I needed to drive better performance and outcomes. That’s why it has become my mission to help prospective leaders in the healthcare industry succeed. Whether you want career growth, stronger leadership abilities, or to build organizational success, I can help you become a Highly Effective Leader.
Through purpose and strategy, we will bridge the gap between your technical skills and leadership development together.
Are you ready to take action? - You know you are.
Walter Dusseldorp
TEstimonials
But don't just take our word for it.
Hear what our satisfied clients have to say:
“I wholeheartedly recommend Walter to any professional seeking to elevate their career and leadership capabilities. Walter’s expertise, dedication, kindness, and genuine investment in his clients' success make him an exceptional coach and mentor. Working with Walter has been one of the best decisions of my professional life, and I am immensely grateful for the transformative impact he has had on my career.”
- Ian Selsky, MHA, ACHE Executive Consultant, Kaiser Permanente National Laboratory Strategy and Planning
"We know the value of strong leadership in building team engagement, productivity, innovation, and retention. The Dutch Mentor is a valuable partner as we continue on that personal and professional journey.
- Jonathan Green Sr. Director of Nursing”,
" Walter’s leadership course was great! His passion for healthcare and educating the next generation of leaders was evident throughout the entire course. His focus on actionable lessons in healthcare along with 1 on 1 mentorship was very valuable!
- Colin Walsh, MBA Sr. Director of Operations”
If you're ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and drive meaningful change within your organization, visit TheDutchMentor.com today to learn more about our programs and how to get started.
Together, we can unlock your full potential and transform your organization.
Thank you for considering TheDutchMentor.com. Here's to your success as a leader!
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I recently attended Walter Dusseldorp's "Four Responsibilities of a Leader" workshop, and it was truly transformative. The emphasis on the importance of love in leadership was a refreshing perspective, challenging traditional notions of authority. The principle of "Use the power of focus" provided practical strategies for goal achievement, crucial in today's fast-paced business environment.
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Danielle Pendl Administrative Supervisor Care Management/Social Workers
Shayna Jacobi MSN Nurse Manager OB/GYN
Keshri Tiwari MBA Director Ambulatory Care
Juliet Amato LSWC Manager Social Workers
Natasha Haynes CCRN Administrative Nurse Manager Critical Care
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Leadership Development and Coaching to transform people into next-level highly effective and performing leaders without all the textbooks and theory
We’re going to take daily measurable action to build sustainable,
highly effective habits and behaviors.
Career in leadership or dreaming of it?
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It’s time to fill the gap between DOING and LEADING.
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Pure Leadership Power™ accelerates your career trajectory
without the need to pursue higher education.
Ways We Are Going To Take Action And Make Progress Happen
It was not by chance that I created PURE LEADERSHIP POWER™.
It was by choice.
I spent years seeing and hearing how people fall into the same trap:
a lack of confidence
imposter syndrome
over-controlling ways
feelings of failure
returning to school as an attempt to reclaim power and one-up their skills through a degree.
So many people think that the solution to bad leadership is a degree… until we have a chat.
Advancing in your career, or improving it, is not always about more education.
It’s about growing as a person, embarking on a journey to self-development and self-awareness, and gaining pure leadership abilities from within, first.
It all starts with you.
PURE LEADERSHIP POWER™
The Outcome You Have Been Looking For – Tangible Plan For Success in 3 Steps.
ONE
It starts with YOU
We start by exploring your personal behaviors of who you are today (that may be holding you back) and establish new ones which will help you accelerate.
TWO
We involve a few PEOPLE
Go beyond fixing what you see on the surface and learn A3 thinking. You will learn to solve problems at the root cause by taking action differently so you can deliver on expectations or exceed them.
THREE
We set your team up for PERFORMANCE
Obtain a cadence of accountability around the critical issues that matter. You will establish an operational rhythm with a deeper understanding of what it takes to have the right people in the right roles.
Are you ready to take action?
Crafted To Create A Lasting Positive Impact
3 Ways We Can Do This Together
Emerging Leader
Individuals or teams of 10+ as a company cohort
For young and upcoming leaders to enthusiastic Start-Up Entrepreneurs who need guidance on establishing a high-performance culture, a cadence of accountability, and preferred employer status.
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FACHE Prep Course
Are you ready to take your ACHE BOG Exam?
Join our 12-week FACHE Prep Course hosted by ACHE-NJ & The Dutch Mentor
We will be hosting courses at least twice annually to facilitate conversation, discussion, and review of all 10 chapters.
How To Get Started
Let’s Find Out Which Pure Leadership Power™ Program Is Right For You.
Our Simple & Seamless Process
Step 1
Schedule your free 30-minute consultation call
We’ll explore what you need and I’ll answer all of your questions.
Step 2
Choose the coaching plan and Mentor/Coach that best suits your career trajectory.
Get ready to take action.
Step 3
Celebrate your accomplishments and next-level your leadership abilities.
Become the leader you
want to be.
What healthcare professionals are saying
“Investing your time and energy into personal and professional development opportunities, like the Pure Leadership Program, will lead to a huge ROI. You’ll be more equipped and prepared to pursue your dream career path. As an introvert and early careerist that is experiencing some impostor syndrome, I am glad that I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and participated…”
Danica Cordon, MHA, Decision Support Analyst, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group
“If you are chosen for this amazing opportunity, you MUST do it. This has been one of the most rewarding programs I have ever experienced. As a new supervisor in a department I had no experience in, I was nervous and lacked the confidence within myself to lead my staff. Through this program, I was able to identify my strengths and weaknesses, identify the areas where I needed the most help and work through those areas with Walter during my one-to-one sessions and during class discussions. Every day I apply what I have learned from the class into not only my professional life, but my personal life as well. If I could take this class again, I would absolutely do so. Thank you, Walter and the rest of my class, for sharing your experiences, and your time to help me grow and be a better, more confident leader.”
Candice Ramey, Supervisor Communications, Northwell Health System, Phelps Memorial Hospital
“Walter’s approach, tools, evaluations, feedback and understanding of the differing needs of leaders provide a bastion of resources and support for healthcare professionals seeking growth and to lead within their organization. I strongly recommend coaching with Walter for healthcare professionals, at all levels of career growth, seeking to develop their leadership abilities, build organizational success, to meaningfully continue their work, and to those they lead.”
Emily Kaplan PhD Practice Director, Clinical Educator
Why Choose Pure Leadership Power™?
You never have to feel alone on your journey to leadership or while advancing your career. You’ll have a team available dedicated to helping you develop the behaviors and habits that drive better performance and outcomes.
24 Years and a proven track record of developing high-performance teams and improved operational structures.
32 Cross-Functional Advisory Board Members recognized for their innovation, inclusion, and commitment to continuous learning.
214 Emerging Leaders supported through one-to-one coaching and our world-class Leadership Academy.
24 Healthcare Teams guided through achieving transformational change.
Let’s get started.
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