
Many business owners spend so much time keeping operations moving that they rarely have space to step back, see the bigger picture, or make confident, strategic decisions. They’re juggling too many demands, struggling to prioritize, or feeling alone at the top — and that can keep growth stalled and vision out of reach.
At The Alternative Board (TAB) True North, we help business owners move from reaction to direction. Through peer advisory boards, one-on-one coaching, and proven strategic planning tools, members gain clarity about where they’re headed, confidence in their decisions, and the momentum to achieve meaningful results — in both their businesses and their lives.
Our members build practical strategic plans tied to their business and personal goals, backed by accountability and peer insight that drive real change. Together, we create businesses that are stronger, more resilient, and ready for what’s next.
The Alternative Board (TAB) True North provides the structure, tools, and community to help business owners work on their business, not just in it. Key elements include:
TAB True North serves business owners across Back Bay, South End, Dorchester, West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Quincy, Norwood, Dedham, Needham, and Canton, building a community of leaders committed to purposeful growth and balanced success.
About Nancy Marcucci, Owner/Principal
Nancy Marcucci is the owner and Principal of TAB True North, bringing over three decades of experience as a senior HR and organizational effectiveness leader. She partners with executives to lead large-scale transformation, strengthen leadership capability, and build engaged, high-performing cultures.
With a career spanning public utilities, insurance, and retail, Nancy has guided organizations through significant change and growth. She is known for balancing business imperatives with a deep commitment to the human side of transformation—helping leaders connect strategy with people and vision with action. Her expertise spans talent strategy, organizational design, change management, and executive coaching across complex, matrixed environments.
Nancy holds a master’s degree in human resources management and is a Certified Change Management Practitioner. Beyond her professional life, Nancy enjoys time outdoors with her family and dogs, watercolor painting and cheering on women’s basketball.
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