I’m paying forward in two meaningful ways:As a start-up advisor, I guide entrepreneurs to more sustainable, investible business models. Drawing on my experience in building and managing a business, and in advising hundreds of public companies, I help new leaders as they navigate their paths to success. I work with five or fewer companies per year on a pro bono basis.As a book coach, I draw on my own experience as an award-winning author, editor, and blogger to help successful people transform hard-won wisdom and experience into books that will change lives. I work with individuals on a flat-fee basis to develop a process that works for them, leading to a successful result. I bring a broad range of relevant skills to my engagements with authors and entrepreneurs, including success in both business and publishing. I’ve been there and done that in the for-profit world and the non-profit world, with highlights that include: • Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland in 2015 for my non-profit work• Best Business Biography of 2012 for Six Tires, No Plan.• Mentor to tech start-up companies at 1871—Chicago’s Technology & Entrepreneurship Center.• Served as president of a $35 million consulting organization• Created/managed operations, HR, IT, and marketing departments.• Advised CEOS and CFOs at more than 200 companies.• Member, YPO Gold Chicago. • Prior: Marketing Chair, AMAA’s Mid-Market Alliance; Regional Communications Chair YPO Gold; Forum/Communications/Mentorship Chair, YPO/YPO Gold Chicago; Chicago Chapter Chair, National Association of Corporate Directors, etc.
Listed skills include Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Leadership, and 30 others.