Testimonials

I had the privilege of reporting to Cole Dolny for 17 years during my time as Vice President of Sales & Marketing at ASL Distribution Services. Having worked closely with Cole for that many years, I saw firsthand the qualities that make him such an exceptional leader, mentor and business advisor. Cole is a strategic thinker who has a unique ability to see the bigger picture while still understanding the details that matter, and he brings a level of energy and perspective that consistently moves conversations and businesses forward. One of the things that stands out most to me was Cole’s commitment to developing our executive leadership team. He introduced us to Patrick Lencioni’s “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” and, in particular, the “First Team” concept, the idea that as an executive, your first responsibility is to the leadership team as a whole, rather than to your individual department or functional area. It had a lasting impact not only on how we thought about leadership, collaboration and decision-making as an executive team, but also on how we performed and held ourselves accountable as a team. Cole’s leadership had a significant impact on my own growth as a leader. During the years I reported to him, he trusted me with greater responsibility, encouraged my professional growth, and challenged my thinking in ways that took me outside my comfort zone. His coaching, honest feedback and willingness to have the difficult conversations helped me become a more effective leader. Looking back, I can see how much of my own leadership approach was shaped by the example Cole set and the opportunities he gave me to grow. Cole has a genuine ability to build strong relationships. He leads with integrity and is an excellent listener. He is also a bold leader who is not afraid to challenge conventional thinking, take calculated risks and pursue opportunities others may overlook. His combination of business acumen, strategic thinking, courage, accountability and genuine care for people is rare. After 17 years of working alongside Cole, I have tremendous respect for him and confidently recommend him to any organization looking for experienced, practical and strategic leadership. I believe the experience and perspective he brings through 6S Advisory can make a meaningful difference for business leaders and organizations looking to grow, navigate change and reach their next level.

I have been working with Cole for the past year, meeting regularly to discuss the challenges that come with leading and growing a small to medium-sized business. Before each session, I bring an agenda of ideas, problems, and opportunities that I want to work through with someone who truly understands the realities of executive leadership. Running a business can often feel isolating, and having Cole as a trusted thought partner has been invaluable. He consistently challenges my thinking, helps me evaluate solutions from different perspectives, and connects me with the right people and resources when specialized expertise is needed. Over the past year, Cole has helped me become more organized, implement key components of an operating system within my business, and thoughtfully expand my team. Most importantly, he has helped me become a better problem solver by challenging my assumptions, encouraging more structured thinking, and providing practical guidance drawn from his years of executive leadership experience. Beyond his professional expertise, Cole is simply a good person and someone I genuinely enjoy working with. His approachable style and sincere interest in helping others succeed make our sessions both productive and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Cole to anyone in a similar position who is looking for the right coach to help them grow as a leader and become more effective in running their business.

I worked under Cole’s leadership for 20 years at ASL Distribution Services, and he is one of the most impactful leaders I’ve encountered in my professional career. He’s a results-driven leader who knows how to build strong teams and help people grow. His coaching style is clear, practical, empowering, and grounded in accountability. Cole didn’t just manage, he coached. His leadership style was grounded in practical guidance and direct, constructive feedback that helped people grow. I credit much of my development as a confident, capable manager to the environment he created and the high expectations he held. Cole fostered a culture of development and trust within our team and encouraged a mindset of continuous improvement and lifelong learning, which became a core part of how we worked. One of the most notable examples of Cole’s leadership was during a critical project where we faced challenges meeting aggressive operational expectations for a new client. Rather than relying solely on internal efforts, Cole made the strategic call to bring in outside expertise specializing in process improvements. While our team already had strong experience, Cole believed in enhancing our strengths by integrating expert insight to ensure we left no stone unturned. His decision showed true commitment to excellence, our clients, and our team. Thanks to his vision, the project revealed key areas for improvement and ultimately led to measurable gains in efficiency and performance. That outside perspective brought fresh insights we wouldn't have had the bandwidth to uncover ourselves. Under Cole’s direction, we implemented data-driven solutions that helped us exceed our objectives, improve key processes and adopt improved KPI practices that became part of how we operated going forward. Cole doesn’t just get meaningful and lasting results—he helps others do the same. I learned a lot from working with him, and I’d recommend him to any leader or team looking for a transformative leader who knows how to deliver.

I had the privilege of working with Cole Dolny during a transformative period in my career. From the very beginning, he placed his trust in me, which allowed our professional relationship to grow quickly and meaningfully. What stood out most was Cole’s leadership style, he never micromanaged. Instead, he demonstrated a deep understanding of both people and business behavior, and he knew exactly how to bring out the best in those around him.

Cole is more than just a boss, he’s a true mentor. He believed in building strong, authentic cultures and had a remarkable ability to read people and situations with empathy, clarity, and purpose. His consistent encouragement, recognition, and sincere appreciation fueled my drive. He made me feel genuinely seen and valued, something I hadn’t experienced before in my professional life.

His leadership gave me energy, motivation, and a real sense of purpose. I was inspired to go above and beyond, not because I had to, but because I wanted to. That’s the kind of leader Cole is, he empowers people from within.

Cole Dolny is truly a leader of a different kind. I’m grateful to have worked with him and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking transformational leadership and mentorship.

Testimonial for Cole Dolny

I had the privilege of working under the leadership of Cole Dolny for over 20 years at ASL Distribution Services Limited, and I can say without hesitation that he has been the most impactful mentor of my professional career. Cole challenged me, coached me, and provided opportunities that shaped not only my career path but also my personal development.

Cole leads by example, combining his engineering background with an MBA to bring a thoughtful, data-driven, and people-first approach to leadership. He is a true student of life—constantly learning, reading about best practices, and generously sharing his knowledge with his team. His relentless focus on people, process, and discipline wasn’t just theoretical—it was lived out every day, driving a culture of operational excellence throughout the organization.

What has always stood out to me is Cole’s strong sense of purpose. He consistently sought to create meaningful, sustainable impact—not just for the business, but for the people within it. He has an exceptional ability to blend strategic thinking with tactical execution. Whether setting long-term vision or diving into the day-to-day operational challenges, he maintained clarity, composure, and focus. This balance allowed him to lead with both foresight and precision, ensuring that strategy translated into real, measurable results.

One of the most defining experiences of my career was working alongside Cole to conceptualize and launch a new courier division: Precision Home & Office Deliveries. Together, we built it from the ground up, establishing industry-leading benchmarks in quality and performance for some of the world’s largest retailers and eCommerce brands. Our success wasn’t accidental—it was the result of out-thinking, out-designing, out-working, and out-performing the competition, all of which stemmed from Cole’s vision and leadership.

Through this growth, Cole entrusted me with increasing levels of responsibility, coaching me through multiple roles until I eventually became Vice-President and General Manager of Precision Home & Office Deliveries. His mentorship was instrumental in that journey. He consistently modeled ethical leadership, operational discipline, and a commitment to continuous improvement—always seeking to eliminate “muda,” the Japanese term for waste.

Cole Dolny is not just a great leader; he is a builder of people, a strategist with a tactical edge, and an ethical force in business. I am deeply grateful for his guidance and proud of what we accomplished together.