The 2021 Top 25 Consultants: Jonathan Fitzgarrald

Jonathan Fitzgarrald is Managing Partner of Equinox Strategy Partners, providing service professionals and firms with strategic counsel to drive revenue and increase market visibility. For nearly two decades and prior to founding Equinox Strategy Partners, Jonathan directed the sales and marketing at three, top business firms.

Prior to his focus in professional services, Jonathan held senior-level sales and communications positions at various public and private companies within the high-tech, telecommunications, electronics, health care, and consumer products industries. Jonathan's proprietary approach adapts a Moneyball strategy by recognizing and coaching traditionally overlooked, highly skilled professionals in legal, financial, accounting and professional services firms.

He leveraged his communications degree to land a spot anchoring news broadcasts in San Francisco, where he learned to stay cool in the spotlight—a skill put to the test when he later transitioned to several public and private companies in Silicon Valley.

What does winning this award mean to you?

"Empowering others to succeed –even despite setbacks and disruptions like COVID-19-related issues, relationship challenges, or skillset limitations–can be motivating to all professionals. Using this opportunity as a way to remind others as to their potential will be great."

What's been the biggest factor in your success?

"Resiliency! Life is about how you deal with the unexpected–not about what you've planned. Being flexible and nimble in the face of whatever life throws your direction separates 'the men from the boys'."

What has motivated you to excel over the course of your career?

"My parents gifted me an incredible spirit of 'work.' My first job was at Arby's at the age of 14 and 1/2. I couldn't wait to start "producing" and making my own money. I loved the ability to be able to shape my own future."