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UNSTUCK: The Power of an Energized, Satisfied & Happy Workforce
2020 was a pivotal departure from work as we knew it before the pandemic. It wasn’t just an interruption – it was a full scale
How To Protect Everyone; Clients, Employees and Employer
Periods of economic turbulence and social change apply pressure to every corner of our lives. In recent years, the labor landscape has shifted tremendously, creating
Erin McCullough on Finding Stillness & Joy in Entrepreneurship
We become entrepreneurs for freedom, peace and joy, but it’s so easy to get off track and become trapped by our own businesses. It’s human
Terry McDougall on Maximizing the Overlap Between Professional Success & Personal Happiness
“Successful but not satisfied” is a very common experience high achievers have in the corporate world. Many people find themselves paying a high price for
Patti Mara on Using a Crisis to Future-Proof Your Business
For many free agents, the last year has been a period of pivots, adaptations and growth. Even though the entire business world was faced with
Robert Krieghoff on Going from Uncertainty and Inconsistency to Entrepreneurial Staying Power
Free agents start their business in order to have more control over their lives, and more fulfillment from the work they do – but our
Andrea Enright on Taking Your LinkedIn from Resume to Relevant Resource
Leveraging LinkedIn is a blend of business invigoration and authentic connection; it’s a critical piece of putting our best professional selves forward and establishing relationships.
Howard Fox on How to Transition Your Most Valuable Skills Into Free Agency
So many Corporate Warriors grew up in the system to believe that working a job is a straight line to retirement, and that their singular
Shaun & Jason Olsen on Moving From the Brink of Bankruptcy to High-Powered Franchisors
Franchises are extremely powerful financial engines. When built properly, franchised salon systems are a potent business model leveraging community, industry training and support. Becoming part
Kristin Carlson on the Power of Being an Athletic-Minded Business Owner
Building a high-performance business requires a leader who has the desire to build something bigger, and discipline to consistently follow through with the actions that
Debbie Harris on the Life-Changing Responsibility & Impact of Free Agency
In corporate America, people are often forced to fit into a toxic work environment and culture, and this makes their daily experience difficult and uninspiring.
Peter J. Layton on How to Nurture Your Entrepreneurship & Find Lasting Success
Having a network of advisors is one of the most powerful ways we can confidently navigate free agency, especially for new entrepreneurs. There’s so much
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