About Us
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Why We Exist
We believe organizations thrive when leaders inspire trust, teams work in alignment, and everyone is accountable for meaningful results. Too many companies struggle with unclear priorities, inconsistent execution, and a lack of engagement. We’re here to change that – because we’ve seen what happens when people, purpose, and performance come together.
Turning Ambition into Aligned Action –
and a Story That Started Half a World Away
Our Story
Turnkey Strategic Relations was born in an unexpected place – halfway across the world in South Africa. A mentor had invited our founder, Jim Ponder, on a trip that changed everything. During a quiet moment, that mentor asked, “What do you want to do next?”
A Trusted Mentor
“What do you want to build next?”
From day one, the vision was clear:
Help organizations and their leaders perform at their highest level by combining the human side of leadership with the discipline of execution.
– Jim Ponder
President and Chief Executive Officer
“A company with relationships at its core.”
That single question became the spark for Turnkey…
We’ve weathered economic downturns,
navigated through COVID’s disruptions, and embraced technology as a way to make performance development easier, faster, and more effective. Through it all, we’ve stayed committed to doing what’s in our clients’ best interest, even when it meant challenging the status quo.
our framework
How We Work
We combine decades of leadership and organizational expertise with powerful, intuitive technology to help companies not only set the right goals but achieve them predictably.
Our approach is built on our proven P.A.C.E. framework – Performance, Alignment, Clarity, Execution, and delivered through:
P.A.C.E.™ Framework
Facilitated Leadership Experiences that drive real change
Practical, Measurable Strategies tailored to your business
Technology-Enabled Solutions like the Turnkey Goal System to ensure focus and accountability
Ongoing Coaching & Development to strengthen culture and capability
What We Do
We help organizations build high-performance leadership and teams through a powerful blend of workshops, consulting, and our proprietary technology.
Our core solutions include:
Turnkey Goal System (TGS)
Predictive goal management for leaders and teams
Organizational Performance System (OPS)
Integrated performance, culture, and learning platform
Leadership Development & Coaching
Build leaders people want to follow
Strategic Planning & Facilitation
From vision to execution with measurable outcomes
“We help organizations build high-performance leadership and teams through a powerful blend of consulting, workshops, and our proprietary technology.”
– CEO, Top Tier Specialty Contractor
The Turnkey Difference
Proven Frameworks
Tested in diverse industries from construction to technology to healthcare
Technology-Enabled
Tools that make clarity, alignment, and execution simple
No Surprises
Continuous feedback loops that keep performance on track
Relationship-Driven
We become a trusted ally™
