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Black Swan Consulting, Inc.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FOR LEADERS

Turn Complex Challenges Into Clear Strategies and Measurable Results.

We align your people, processes and programs, then give you the data to prove it worked. Serving San Jose, Reno, Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale and organizations nationwide.

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Years Supporting Strategic Decisions

20 +

Organizations Supported

20 +

Long-Term Client Relationships

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Projects Delivered as Contracted

20 %

Turning Strategy Into Measurable Impact and Lasting Results

Meet Sydonie Neysmith

Sydonie founded Black Swan Consulting to help organizations align their people, processes and programs, and measure what matters. She works directly with leaders to turn strategy into results their boards, funders and communities can see.

Sydonie Neysmith, MBA

CEO & Chief Strategy Officer, Black Swan Consulting

I have worked with many, many consultants over the last 25 years. I have never worked with such a responsive and thoughtful agency. The outcome of our engagement will drive my business for years to come. Special shout out to Sydonie!!!

Highly Recommended for Forward-Thinking Leaders!
As a corporate leader, I highly recommend Black Swan Consulting. We engaged them for a leadership development program, and it was exceptionally well-structured and deeply relevant to the unique challenges my department faces.
What truly sets them apart is their focus on tangible results: the program provided measurable outcomes that I have already integrated into our departmental KPIs. These frameworks will be invaluable as we navigate upcoming organizational transitions, team evolutions, and succession planning.

Organized, Collaborative, and Public-Sector Savvy!
As a public sector leader, I highly value Black Swan Consulting. In government, we deal with a lot of red tape—but Black Swan buckles up, meets the requirements, and collaborates instead of complaining.They are excellent at needs assessments, strategic planning, and facilitating focus groups. They just "get it." It is refreshing to work with consultants who are this organized, easy to work with, and truly have it together.

If you are looking to grow your business and need help moving in the right direction, Black Swan Consulting is who you need in your corner. Sydonie is dynamic in providing professional service, financial balance and innovative ideas to help make your business top notch. My small business wouldn't even have such a great name without Sydonie! You can't go wrong when choosing Black Swan Consulting.Tanya Philyaw, 9 Hats Consulting Positive Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

I’ve had a front-row seat to work with Black Swan Consulting on several initiatives. If I had to distill their value into a single phrase, it would be "Precision by Design."
Black Swan takes a refreshingly different path. Sydonie has a remarkable gift for ensuring that the leaders they work with see their own organization reflected authentically in the work.
If you are looking for a consulting firm that values deep intellectual work as much as high-impact results, you won't find a better partner. They don't just provide answers; they build the systems that allow organizations to thrive long after the engagement ends.

Black Swan Consulting, Inc. is a top notch consulting firm that provides excellent service to its clients. I worked directly with the owner; received valuable information, workshops, collaboration opportunities needed to pivot and scale my business during the pandemic. They provided monthly follow-ups zoom calls that kept me accountable for pushing through difficult tasks. I would not have been able to scale my business without the assistance and guidance provided by Black Swan Consulting. If you are just starting out or trying to scale your business to the next level working with Black Swan will save you time and money in reaching your goals.
Positive Professionalism, Value

Sydonie Neysmith

A message from Founder

Hear from our founder how Black Swan Consulting helps organizations align their people, processes and programs, and measure what matters.

Sydonie Neysmith, MBA CEO & Chief Strategy Officer, Black Swan Consulting

Six Ways We Help Leaders
Deliver Measurable Results

From strategic planning to data-driven evaluation, we help organizations address complex challenges, make informed decisions, meet stakeholder and funder expectations, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Data Analytics & Impact Reporting

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Needs Assessments

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Strategic Planning & Implementation

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Program Evaluation & Technical Assistance

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Training, Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement

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Advisory, Business Strategy & Capacity Building

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20 +

years helping leaders plan, measure and deliver

A Practical Partner for Your Organization's Next Step

Every organization faces different challenges. We help you understand what’s holding progress back, identify the right opportunities, and build a practical path forward that fits your goals, resources, and mission.

A Clear Path Forward

We help you move from competing priorities and unanswered questions to a focused plan with defined responsibilities and actionable next steps.

We combine research, stakeholder perspectives, and data analysis to help your team make decisions grounded in evidence rather than assumptions.

Our approach considers your organization’s unique needs, operating environment, resources, and long-term objectives

We help translate ideas into practical action, giving your team the frameworks, tools, and guidance needed to move forward confidently.

Supporting Organizations Where Results Matter Most

Every organization has different priorities, stakeholders, and responsibilities. We help teams navigate complex decisions, strengthen their operations, and develop practical solutions that create lasting value.

Government & public sector

Support better public services through evidence-based planning, resource allocation, and performance improvement.

Foundations & Grantmakers

Evaluate funded initiatives, understand community needs, and assess whether investments are achieving their intended goals.

Healthcare & Human Services

Use research, data, and program evaluation to identify service gaps and improve organizational effectiveness.

Education & Workforce Initiatives

Assess program outcomes, understand participant needs, and identify opportunities to improve learning and workforce development

Businesses & Organizational Leaders

Assess program outcomes, understand participant needs, and identify opportunities to improve learning and workforce development.

Nonprofits & Community Services

Strengthen program delivery, demonstrate outcomes to funders, and make better use of limited resources

A Clear Path From
Challenge to Impact

Our collaborative process helps you identify priorities, develop practical solutions, and turn strategic goals into measurable outcomes.

1

Discovery Call

We discuss your organization's challenges, objectives, and expectations to understand where support is needed most.

2

Research & Assessment

We analyze existing data, processes, and stakeholder needs to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.

3

Strategy Development

We establish clear priorities, define success measures, and develop an actionable roadmap tailored to your goals.

4

Implementation & Evaluation

We support execution, monitor progress, and assess results to help you understand outcomes and identify next steps

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Success story: M&G Associates

Net synergies realized above the
initial target in the first year

What Our Clients Say

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Insights for leaders

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Mitigating financial risk when federal funds stall: a guide for nonprofits

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