Walter Dusseldorp

EXPERT ON:

◉ Decision-Making & Emotional Intelligence
◉ Effective Communication
◉ Goal Setting & Achievement
◉ Leadership Development
◉ Team Building & Collaboration

EXPERIENCE:

◉ Healthcare executive with deep clinical roots — Walter Dusseldorp, MBA, FACHE brings over 20 years of executive leadership in ambulatory and patient care services, combining frontline emergency medical experience with high-level healthcare administration.

◉ Transformational leader and proven change agent — As Associate Executive Director at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, he oversees large-scale operations serving roughly 500,000 annual visits and has driven measurable outcomes, including major improvements in population health metrics and behavioral health integration.

◉ Author, mentor, and leadership coach — Founder of The Dutch Mentor and creator of the Pure Leadership Power™ methodology, Walter coaches emerging leaders and high performers, speaks nationally on leadership and innovation, and has authored multiple books on career growth and leadership in healthcare.

About Walter Dusseldorp

Walter Dusseldorp, FACHE, MBA, is a seasoned healthcare executive and leadership mentor known as The Dutch Mentor.

With over two decades of experience in high-stakes environments, Walter has led transformative initiatives in healthcare operations, drawing parallels from his aviation expertise as a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) for both helicopters and airplanes. His unique perspective blends the precision of piloting with strategic leadership, helping professionals navigate complex challenges with clarity and resilience.

As an Adjunct Professor and Lecturer at Rutgers University, Walter educates emerging leaders on executive development, organizational dynamics, and performance optimization.

He is the creator of the SMART Performance App, available in the Apple Store, designed specifically for emerging leaders and those pursuing their Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credential. This innovative tool empowers users to build sustainable habits through a structured framework focusing on Self-Care First, Mindful Growth, Adaptive Problem-Solving, Rhythmic Operations, Thriving Community, and measurable Performance KPIs in areas like Safety, Quality, Growth, Cost, and Transformation.

Walter’s passion lies in democratizing leadership excellence, encapsulated in his slogan: “In just 15 minutes per day, you too can be….” He emphasizes that the key is to take action, measure progress, and hold yourself accountable by leading from the upper brain—harnessing higher-level thinking to overcome limiting behaviors and achieve lasting success.

Through his app, coaching, and speaking engagements, Walter inspires professionals to turn ambition into actionable, high-impact results.