Clarity + Alignment = Velocity.

Everyone is asking leaders to do more with less.
No one is teaching them how to do less to accomplish more.

In an era of AI and accelerated complexity, focus wins.

Radical Reduction

Radical Reduction is the disciplined process of ruthless prioritization. It turns chaos into execution.

It’s driven by a simple equation:

  • Organizations don't need a new strategy, more QBRs, or a additional status updates.

    They need leaders who can sharpen the spear.

    Radical Reduction develops leadership skills to solve the organizational complexity that is overwhelming their teams.

  • We help organizations achieve Radical Reduction by measuring their Velocity Quotient — a diagnostic that isolates where the drag is coming from. Then we work together to reduce chaos and find clarity.

    It’s the discipline of ruthless prioritization, combined with proven approaches for effective leadership in this moment.

  • Learn how we are able to help you move forward faster with ease and enjoyment, including:

    • The hidden “Chaos Tax” that slows every organization

    • Why AI makes subtraction more important than ever

    • Tools to identify what to stop, simplify and delete

    • How to effectively reduce meeting load

Leaders Who Grow.
Teams That Flourish.

Seattle-based Empyrean Group supports the rapid evolution necessary to succeed in today’s complex business environment. Our work includes:

  • Executive coaching

  • Leadership intensives and off-sites

  • Keynote speaking

  • AI strategy and workshops

To learn more, visit Our Work or schedule a 15-minute chat to speak with our founder, Mark Briggs.

You can also join the journey through Mark’s Substack newsletter, The Next Gear below.

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Moments that matter

  • A professional man with short light brown hair and a white shirt, wearing a navy blue suit, smiling in an office setting with glass walls and windows.

    “The leadership workshop was awesome. It massively affected the team and certain individuals in a very positive manner.”

    Bob Kruse | CEO | Arms Cyber

  • Tracy Samantha Schmidt

    "Mark says things kindly, brilliantly, and without judgement. He's bringing AI to the mix - unlike anything I've seen from other executive coaches."

    Tracy Samantha Schmidt | Founder | The PR Accelerator

  • Tanya Durand, Former CEO, Greentrike

    "Our team is excited about the clarity we've achieved. We know where we are heading and how to get there as a cohesive team."

    Tanya Durand | Former CEO | Greentrike

We have worked with

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