Turning potential into power. Powering the human side of business.
Building Better Organizations Through Science and Strategy
At Watt Talent Solutions, we help organizations make better people decisions — from hiring the right talent to developing strong leaders and building cultures that drive performance.
Rooted in industrial-organizational psychology, we bring science, data, and strategy together to help business leaders strengthen their most valuable asset: their people. Our evidence-based approach transforms potential into measurable results, ensuring every decision you make about talent creates lasting organizational impact.

We partner with organizations across industries, delivering customized solutions that align talent strategy with business goals. Whether you're scaling rapidly, transforming your culture, or developing the next generation of leaders, we provide the expertise and tools to make it happen.
Our Core Services
We offer comprehensive talent solutions designed to address your most pressing people challenges. From selection to development to culture transformation, our integrated approach ensures every element of your talent strategy works in harmony.
Hire Smarter
Science-backed assessments that identify the right talent and reduce costly hiring mistakes.
Develop Leaders
Coaching programs that transform managers into high-impact leaders at every level.
Build Strong Cultures
Data-driven insights that measure and enhance the invisible drivers of organizational success.
Learn and Grow
Practical training programs that turn knowledge into actionable business impact.
Hire Smarter: Make Confident Hiring Decisions
Make confident hiring decisions with our personality and ability assessments. Our scientifically validated tools go beyond resumes and interviews to reveal the capabilities, motivations, and cultural fit that predict real-world success.
What You Get
  • Identify candidates who truly fit your roles and culture
  • Reduce turnover and eliminate unconscious hiring bias
  • Choose between pay-per-test or unlimited monthly subscription options
  • Comprehensive setup, training, and a free review of your first assessment

Results You Can Trust
Our assessment process provides clear, objective insights — helping you select the right people and set them up for success from day one. Organizations using our tools report 40% faster time-to-productivity and 30% improvement in retention.
Develop Leaders: Unlock Leadership Potential
Transform Managers Into High-Impact Leaders
Unlock leadership potential at every level with our evidence-based coaching programs. Using our 5-step SOAR Coaching Model, we help leaders clarify goals, build self-awareness, and drive meaningful growth that translates directly to team and organizational performance.
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Tailored Coaching Packages
Choose from 3 to 12-month engagements designed to match your timeline and development objectives.
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Multi-Level Impact
Programs specifically designed for emerging managers, mid-level directors, and senior executives.
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Performance-Focused
Concentrated on accountability, strategic communication, and measurable performance improvement.
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Sustainable Results
Whether developing emerging leaders or supporting your executive team, we turn self-insight into lasting behavioral change.
Build Strong Cultures: Your Competitive Edge
Your culture is your competitive edge. We help organizations measure and improve the "invisible assets" that fuel engagement, retention, and performance. Through sophisticated people analytics and targeted interventions, we make culture tangible, measurable, and actionable.
Employee Engagement & Culture Surveys
Comprehensive diagnostics that identify strengths, uncover hidden challenges, and benchmark your organization against industry leaders. Our surveys go beyond satisfaction scores to measure the drivers that truly matter.
360-Degree Feedback Programs
Multi-rater assessments that provide leaders with honest, actionable feedback from all perspectives. Our process ensures psychological safety while delivering the insights needed for genuine development.
People Analytics That Connect Culture to Results
Advanced analytics that reveal the relationships between culture, talent practices, and business outcomes. We help you understand not just what's happening, but why it matters and what to do about it.
With our data-driven insights, leaders can align strategy, talent, and culture for long-term success. We don't just measure culture — we help you build it deliberately and strategically.
Our Approach: Building Organizations Intentionally
We believe that great organizations don't just happen — they're built intentionally, with purpose and precision. Our approach combines rigorous science with practical wisdom, ensuring every recommendation is both evidence-based and implementable.
Evidence-Based
Grounded in behavioral science and organizational psychology. Every tool, assessment, and recommendation is backed by decades of research and validated in real-world settings. We bring academic rigor to practical business challenges.
Collaborative
Customized to your unique goals, culture, and context. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we partner closely with you to understand your challenges and co-create strategies that fit your organization.
Outcome-Focused
Designed to deliver measurable business impact. We establish clear success metrics upfront and track progress throughout our engagement. Your success is our success, measured in retention rates, engagement scores, and bottom-line results.

Your Trusted Partner
When you partner with Watt Talent Solutions, you gain more than a vendor — you gain a trusted advisor who helps you build stronger teams, more effective leaders, and a healthier organization from the inside out.
Why Organizations Choose Watt Talent Solutions
25+
Years of Experience
Deep expertise in I-O psychology and talent strategy
200+
Organizations Served
From small and mid-sized companies to Fortune 500 enterprises
40%
Faster Onboarding
Average time-to-productivity improvement with our assessments
30%
Better Retention
Typical improvement in employee retention rates

What Sets Us Apart
  • Scientific Rigor: Every solution is grounded in validated research and best practices from industrial-organizational psychology
  • Business Acumen: We understand that HR serves the business, and translate psychological concepts into business outcomes
  • Customization: No cookie-cutter approaches — we tailor every engagement to your specific needs and culture
Our Leadership Team
Gary Kustis, PhD
Partner
Kristin Smith, MBA
Partner
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Ready to Strengthen Your People Strategy?
Let's talk about how Watt Talent Solutions can help your organization hire smarter, develop stronger leaders, and build a culture that drives sustainable performance. Whether you're facing a specific talent challenge or looking to transform your entire people strategy, we're here to help.
Our team is ready to discuss your needs, share relevant case studies, and explore how our evidence-based approach can deliver measurable results for your organization.

2025 Watt Talent Solutions — Turning potential into power. Powering the human side of business.