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For over 60 years, FPC National has helped companies identify and hire top-tier executive talent. Today, with the launch of FPC Elevate, we take an important step forward, bridging the critical gap between hiring and long-term talent development.

Co-founded by Dr. Nancy Ford, a Clinical Psychologist, recruiter, trainer, and executive coach, FPC Elevate is redefining how organizations optimize and support talent and leadership development within the manufacturing sector.

A Natural Evolution of FPC’s Legacy
FPC Elevate is built on the deep-rooted expertise that FPC National has honed over six decades. Having supported countless companies through successful recruitment efforts, the team recognized a growing need to support talent well beyond the hiring process to increase success and health of the company and employee.

“FPC Elevate is a continuation of what FPC has always done—helping companies build high-performing teams,” says Dr. Ford. “We’re taking our insights from decades of recruitment and applying them to develop, strengthen, and retain top talent.”

This new chapter focuses on the full employee lifecycle, guiding leaders and their teams through onboarding, promotion, performance optimization, and personal development.

Expertise That Goes Beyond Business
What sets FPC Elevate apart is the distinct background Dr. Ford brings to the executive performance coaching space. Before entering the corporate world, she spent over a decade working as a Clinical Psychologist—helping individuals identify behavioral patterns, reduce symptoms, and thrive in their personal and professional lives.
When she transitioned into recruitment in 2016, she brought this clinical lens with her. Now, as a performance coach, she blends psychology with real-world business strategy to offer a personalized, impactful coaching experience.

“There are a lot of coaches out there,” she notes. “But few combine clinical training, recruiting experience, and corporate insight. This combination allows us to tailor coaching to each individual’s needs in a way that drives meaningful change.”

Coaching for Real-World Leadership
FPC Elevate focuses largely on senior executives in manufacturing, helping them navigate high-stakes transitions, develop leadership presence, and adjust to the challenges of complex operational environments.
Examples of recent coaching scenarios include:

• A Director being groomed for a VP role, needing to develop a more assertive leadership style and scale their team effectively.
• A production floor employee struggling with micromanagement dynamics, whose coaching led to smoother interpersonal relationships and improved production line performance.
• A newly hired executive undergoing a 90-day onboarding coaching program to ensure smooth cultural assimilation and early impact.

FPC ELEVATE coaching is highly individualized, never “cookie-cutter” It is grounded in practical outcomes which include increased self-awareness in order to make better decisions and drive increased success with their teams.

The Business Case for Coaching
As conversations about mental wellbeing, burnout, and employee engagement dominate workplace discourse, performance coaching has never been more relevant.
“Employees who feel supported and developed perform better,” Dr. Ford explains. “They’re more self-aware, communicate more effectively, and are more engaged. Coaching not only improves leadership and performance—it directly impacts a company’s bottom line.”
Studies consistently show that organizations investing in coaching see higher retention rates, stronger internal leadership pipelines, and improved organizational culture.

A Strategic Investment in Long-Term Success
FPC Elevate offers companies a strategic way to align talent development with business goals. Whether it’s helping new hires transition smoothly, supporting promotions, or developing leadership capabilities, the coaching process is customized to each organization’s needs.
“It starts with a conversation,” says Dr. Ford. “We work closely with each company to understand their goals and challenges and design a coaching program that fits.”

Learn More
For organizations seeking to turn great hires into great leaders, FPC Elevate offers the tools and expertise to make it happen. To learn more or to schedule an introductory consultation, visit www.fpcelevate.com.