“To simply say that Ciara knows what she’s talking about is an absolute understatement. She has an unmitigated command for and knowledge of effective business strategies. She’s that savvy superhero who’s going to come in, find where your gold mine is hiding, and draw an exact map for you to find it. Her unparalleled professionalism and excitement for excellence are infectious.” - Founder, Design Firm------------Dedicated to distilling the best practices to help others define and create their own success, Ciara advises entrepreneurs, business leaders, and creative professionals on creating their personal Game Plan for success. Her company Pregame is disrupting the coaching industry with an innovative model that makes expert business and marketing coaching accessible to game changers at all levels of business.Ciara is a frequent media guest expert on business, including segments for NBC, ABC, NPR, and The Huffington Post. She's the host of Work/Life on Digital Trends Live, editor of Pregame Magazine, creator and host of the business and marketing web series The Audience, author of two business/career optimization books, creator of over 100 entrepreneurial development courses, and a guest speaker for conferences, schools, and organizations. She's collaborated on marketing and communications initiatives for clients from startups to the best-known brands in the world including Nike, Acura, American Express, Equinox, and more, as well as developing professional development programs for MTV, A&E Networks, Conde Nast, Hearst, and Martha Stewart Omnimedia.As an advocate for small business owners and creative pros, she works with community leaders and elected officials to advise them on policy and initiatives that will create a more equitable playing field for us all.