Amy is passionate about helping entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, and philanthropists build their businesses, reach their potential and create their legacies. As CEO of Traction Specialists and a Professional EOS Implementer, Amy empowers her clients to get more of what they want from their businesses and lives with simple, practical, and effective tools that make it possible for them to crystallize their vision, strengthen their core, gain traction, and build healthy and cohesive teams.
An energizer with an innate ability to motivate people and organizations to develop their potential to the fullest, Amy brings a passionate, practical, no-nonsense approach to her work.
While serving as a leader and consultant in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors for the past 20 years, she has created and implemented powerful growth strategies for companies, with a focus on strong P&L performance, sound fiscal accountability, and building and energizing impactful teams – producing tens of millions of dollars in annual revenues.
A passionate advocate for Israel and the Jewish people, she was named one of the Jerusalem Post’s “50 Most Influential Jews” in 2016.
A few of the companies Amy has helped turn into leaders:
Party City: Owned, operated, and transformed a local party store chain into Party City’s largest franchise, generating more than $75 million in sales annually.
OpenDor Media: Catapulted the organization from a fledgling nonprofit into a highly successful media company distributing films in 26 countries, partnering with over 1,200 organizations, and building 10 months of working capital.
Mosaic United: Launched and developed a joint venture between the Government of Israel and Diaspora Jewry, including negotiating a deal that infused $66 million into Jewish education on college campuses.
Jewish Future Pledge: Co-founded a movement to secure the Jewish future by leveraging the largest wealth transfer in history.
Testimonials
Amy Holtz introduced the EOS methodology to my organization and it has transformed the way we conduct our business at every level. Due to Amy’s extensive business background she was able to help us create structure while staying true to our vision. If you want to transform your business, institution or organization, and achieve heights you only dreamed of, you must reach out to Amy. Really one of the most dynamic leaders I have ever worked with.
Rabbi Steven Burg, Director General, Aish Global
As a teacher and coach, Amy provided the advice, guidance, and connections that transformed my business and my life for the better. She always gives more than she receives. You would be wise to benefit from Amy’s energy and commitment – now.
Michael Prell, Founder of AGNC Group, Advisor to 300 world leaders
Amy Holtz is an exceptionally talented leader. She is professional, honest, and a clear communicator with a strong drive for excellence. She sees the big picture but is very grounded and detail-oriented. She has sound judgment on people and business. She also has an uncanny ability to cut to the core of problems and figure out a fair solution. She is always a pleasure to be with as she emanates a powerful, positive energy.
Raphael Shore, OpenDor Media, Founder and Executive Chairman