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For years I got lean all wrong. I thought it was all about process efficiency, charts, checklists, and cutting costs. I could not have been more mistaken. The real magic of lean is about people. It is about respecting them, empowering them, and creating workplaces where their ideas and talents can t...

One question I get asked all the time as a brand positioning strategist for consultants and coaches is:

“How do I find the words that bring clarity to what I do and resonate with the clients I want to attract?”

And it’s a great question.

Knowing how to articulate the value you create (often calle...

Feeling unsure about how to grow your consulting or coaching business when the market feels unstable? You're not alone. Many purpose-driven consultants and coaches are wondering if now is the right time to start, grow, or scale their business. But the real question isn’t how do I scale... it’s how d...

Employee Engagement Is in Free Fall...Here’s Why

Employee engagement is at a 10-year low in the U.S., according to Gallup. Despite the billions spent on surveys and initiatives, companies are still struggling to build motivated, high-performing teams. Today, I sit down with Beverly Crowell, Managin...

What Does It Really Mean to Be a Consultant Today?

In today’s rapidly shifting world, consultants and coaches are being asked to do more than ever. We're expected to deliver transformation without formal authority, to influence without control, and to advocate for human-centered values in organizat...

If you're a consultant or coach trying to grow a business without building a big team or a traditional firm, you're not alone. I recently completed a full brand relaunch that revealed some surprising truths about what it takes to sustain long-term success as a solopreneur and trust me, it’s not just...

Feeling stuck relying on word-of-mouth to grow your consulting or coaching business? Even the most connected professionals hit this wall. But here's the good news, there is a more strategic way forward.

When I first launched my consulting practice, the referrals came naturally. Former clients reach...

If you're a consultant or coach who's ready for bigger impact, better clients, and more strategic work, you’re in the right place. Because let’s be honest, referrals, great credentials, or even decades of experience aren’t enough to take you where you want to go.

In this post, I’m breaking down the...

As a brand strategist and coach, I know firsthand that building a brand that truly resonates with your ideal clients is no easy feat. Recently, I had the privilege of working with Brenda Reiss—a remarkable forgiveness coach with a boutique practice—and guiding her through the messy, rewarding proces...

Ever wonder what it really takes to go from a high-pressure, Big Four consulting role to building a business aligned with your deepest purpose? With over 25 years in international consulting, including roles as an equity partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young, Michelle Natalya Moore exp...

Have you ever fantasized about stepping away from your business—really stepping away—but quickly dismissed the thought as impossible?

If so, you're not alone. Before I took a sabbatical, I had all the same questions:
Who even takes a sabbatical? What do you do with the time? How do you fund it? Wil...

Are you feeling stuck in your business, struggling to attract the right clients, or just plain overwhelmed with how to define your niche?

Trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and so have all the clients I work with in my brand messaging programs…at first!

But here’s the good news: you can ...