At CREDO, my focus is "Collaborative Growth" – guiding law firms and coaching expert-sellers to grow strategically, collaborate confidently, and execute effectively. This includes how to leverage collective capabilities, create and align business development strategies, and implement repeatable processes to achieve sustainable success in a competitive landscapes.MY EXPERTISE centers on the areas that are core to a highly collaborative firm:> Enhancing practice team planning & effectiveness> Optimizing industry & key client team dynamics> Coaching attorneys in collaborative BD> Go-to-market planning & budgeting> Refining marketing & BD operations> Establishing knowledge-sharing processesCollaboration is often seen as a challenge for large firms, but my experience as a consultant and "chief" with prominent law firms has shown that mid-size and Am Law 200 firms benefit immensely from improved collaboration. Many MPs, PGLs, & CMBDOs recognize the untapped potential for growth and understand the urgency to leverage their collective capabilities to meet complex client needs, enhance relationships, and accelerate growth.MY APPROACH -- I've developed a unique approach by integrating principles & tools from Gardner & Co’s "Smart Collaboration," Mo Bunnell’s BD “Snowball System” and a leading strategy development methodology with my 25 years of experience as CMBDO in prominent law firms and Big 5 Arthur Andersen. This methodology supports improved collaboration and execution at all levels. SERVICES include --📑 The “Collaborative Growth Assessment”📑 The “Collaborative Practice Team” 📑 The “Collaborative Lawyer” BD coaching programCLIENT SUCCESSES 🏆 -- I’ve had the privilege of working with prominent clients in critical areas:✔ Delivering presentations & workshops at firm retreats✔ Conducting assessments & advisory on firmwide collaborative growth capabilities✔ Establishing practice group processes & leadership support✔ Evaluating industry team effectiveness✔ Delivering the “Collaborative Lawyer” BD coaching program ✔ Developing BD knowledge management strategies✔ Identifying client collaboration opportunities & coaching✔ Conducted comprehensive assessment of the mktg & BD function for Am Law 100 firmCOACHING - I’m particularly passionate and effective in putting my lawyers in the best position to be motivated and take action to achieve success & fulfilment. New scuba diver & lover of New Orleans (native), Alabama football, concerts, military history, IPAs, & BBQ. Goals: TEDTalk, Dude Ranch, & Normandy.