About Dr. Josh Elmore

Dr. Josh Elmore isn’t your average consultant. As an organizational scientist and founder of Court Street Consulting, he’s spent his career figuring out how people and organizations really tick. With a PhD in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, where he is also an adjunct assistant professor, Josh brings a scientist’s rigor to the messy, human side of business. He’s about cutting through the noise to help leaders make smarter, more human-centered decisions that actually stick.

This core expertise precisely allows Josh to effectively guide leaders, especially those stepping into new, high-stakes roles, toward truly confident and impactful starts. He advises executives through critical transitions, supports leadership teams with insightful facilitation and development, and unearths crucial insights from across organizations to inform strategic and sustainable direction. His client work spans diverse industries, from fast-paced tech and vital healthcare to human services and consumer goods. Whether it’s untangling complex team dynamics or helping leaders gain clarity amidst chaos, Josh’s approach is rooted in partnership, robust research, and thoughtful, practical action.

What truly sets him apart is his deep expertise, forged in both startups and Fortune 500 environments, enriched by his academic career, and evidenced in his global publications on organizational change, data science, and leadership.

Clients often describe Josh as a trusted partner who blends intellectual rigor with practical insight. As one remarked, “I strongly recommend Josh’s services to other businesses looking to successfully adjust to organizational change.” Simply put, Josh helps build organizations that truly work, drawing on data and a profound understanding of what makes people–and systems–truly thrive.