TEAM SYLVESTER Building Stronger Teams to Support the Special Needs Community

AT THE HEART of every thriving organization is a strong, unified team. For Team Sylvester, a leadership and organizational development consultancy, helping businesses of all sizes— Fortune 100 companies, startups, and small family-run clinics—build high-performing, cohesive teams is not just their expertise. It’s their mission.

With decades of experience guiding leaders through organizational change, behavioral coaching, and team alignment, Team Sylvester brings proven tools and insight to the table. But in recent years, the company has taken a bold, intentional pivot toward serving a very specific and deeply personal mission: helping special needs clinics operate more effectively to better serve children and families. “Clinics often deliver excellent therapy for kids,” says Paul Sylvester, founder of Team Sylvester. “But behind the scenes, the business infrastructure—communication, leadership, culture—can sometimes struggle. That impacts the families.”

Paul’s decision to focus on special needs clinics wasn’t born from market research. It came from the heart. When one of his ten grandchildren was diagnosed with autism early in their development, he experienced firsthand both the compassion and the chaos that families can face in navigating care. That experience exposed a gap—and revealed how his professional expertise could make a real difference.

Today, a smaller percentage of clients, which is no different then other vertices Team Sylvester has engaged with early on and has found great success in growing new verticles. Leadership, Team development is pretty much the same in any vertical. Paul works directly with leadership to strengthen communication, improve accountability, and create positive team dynamics—so that providers can focus on what matters most: the kids and families they serve.

A LIFE OF LEADERSHIP WITH A HEART FOR SERVICE

Paul’s career spans two powerful chapters. The first half was spent in corporate America, where he rose to a C-level role in a Fortune 250 company. The second half has been devoted to consulting—helping leadership teams across industries improve performance and drive meaningful, lasting change. His approach is hands-on, tailored, and focused on real behavioral transformation, not surface-level solutions. “What sets Team Sylvester apart is our ability to go deep,” Paul explains. “We build trust, address conflict, and help teams align around purpose. That’s where real change happens.”

And that passion doesn’t end at work. Outside of the business, Paul is a proud father of three and grandfather of ten. He and his wife love traveling, and Paul dedicates time to mentoring business leaders, giving back to university students, and supporting nonprofits. As a survivor of four open-heart surgeries, he also speaks to middle-aged professionals about the importance of health screenings and supports the American Heart Association.

A Personal Mission, A Community Impact

Now semi-retired, Paul has found renewed purpose in helping clinics improve their internal operations—because he’s lived through the system as both a grandfather and a business leader. “So many clinics have great therapists. But without strong leadership and team cohesion, families experience inconsistency and burnout,” he says. “That’s where I can help.”

Paul’s work is deeply rooted in empathy. He understands the stress families face and believes providers deserve strong support too. By helping clinic owners and directors lead more effectively, he helps ensure that care is not only excellent but also consistent, supportive, and sustainable.

That’s why Paul supports Special Needs Living. “This publication uplifts families and connects them to providers and businesses that truly care. It’s a bridge-builder, and I’m proud to be part of that.”

Contact Team Sylvester

9800 Crosspoint Blvd, Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46256

317.691.9000

www.teamsylvester.com

Paul.Sylvester@teamsylvester.com

Team Sylvester is more than a consultancy. It’s a missiondriven partner helping the special needs community grow stronger—one team at a time.