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Together we diagnose the root cause of what’s holding you back and create a strategy to fix it. Then we help you expertly implement while gaining the new capabilities you’ll need at the next level. Healthy growth is possible. We can help you get there. Website https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b70d3a73917eecf47fecedd/d289fd2a-0264-4e34-8349-06386890d984/AJK+Coaching+SBEP+Tile+-+700x350.png SMB Essentials Directory - Angela Kesting Practical, tactical, attainable next steps, measurable results, lasting change — for individuals and businesses. OFFER: Free 30-minute consultation. 10% off coaching package or consulting engagement. At AJK Coaching, I help individuals and businesses get clear on what’s next and turn that clarity into practical action. For individuals, I offer thought partnership, coaching, health and wellness support, and a somatic and nervous system-focused approach to help clients understand what they need, identify meaningful next steps, and make changes that fit their lives. For businesses, I draw on 25+ years of experience in strategy, technology, leadership, coaching, and organizational change to help leaders and teams navigate challenges and expand what’s working. My approach is practical, collaborative, and tailored to where you are. I ask thoughtful questions, offer useful perspective, and help turn ideas into attainable next steps, measurable results, and lasting change. Website | Links https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b70d3a73917eecf47fecedd/7e760ad6-25fa-4574-8d62-6406e8c27607/Opportunities+to+Grow+-+700x350.png SMB Essentials Directory - Angela Garcia Practical solutions for the human side of leadership. OFFER: 10% discount on executive coaching packages. Fueled by a profound passion for simplifying the complex and managing overwhelm, Opportunities to Grow provides practical solutions to keep your team thriving. My purpose is to spread success and growth across various industries by helping leaders and teams align their collective strengths to the business objectives. Leadership Consulting: A high-trust, high-impact niche at the intersection of leadership advisory, organizational effectiveness, and behavioral transformation. Unlike traditional consultants who focus on strategy alone, or trainers offering one-size-fits-all solutions, we specialize in rapidly diagnosing the root causes of leadership and team dysfunction and delivering tailored interventions that create measurable and lasting change. Executive Coaching: A combination of authentic dialogue and leadership assessments help executives uncover the motivations, strengths, and blind spots shaping how they lead. 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In 2018, Kim, alongside her sister Joy Poli, established Inner Circle Business Network, uniting B2B CEOs, trusted advisors, and referral partners. These accomplishments led to Kim’s new role, CEO of her family's Bakery Business, SBB Labs. Kim's reputation as a public speaker, strategic networker, sales leader, and business maven garnered her prestigious awards including Inc 500 and Chicago Crain's 40 under 40. Kim's leisure time includes enjoying live concerts, theatrical productions, and travel adventures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b70d3a73917eecf47fecedd/7bb4730b-c098-483c-84e2-e7c4d90c751d/AuthorHeadShots-1.jpg Lead From Within - Lynn E. Miller Lynn E. Miller is the founder of Straight Talk Writer LLC and author of the 10x Your Expertise strategic consulting process, with the mission to help seasoned professionals who want to transform keynotes, presentations, workshops and consulting materials into online programs that are available, accessible, and affordable and transformative to an expanded audience. Lynn is a learning technology and business development expert with the innate ability to listen for the bigger purpose behind people’s expertise, capture how they want to be known, and turn that intelligence into compelling online learning experiences that lead to a mindset shift and behavior change. In her free time, Lynn plays tennis, spends time with friends and family and travels with her husband to visit their grandson and his parents. https://linktr.ee/lynnmiller6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b70d3a73917eecf47fecedd/32237622-dc64-425a-b929-fb3f9609629e/AuthorHeadShots-6.jpg Lead From Within - Catherine Mcneil As an IO Psychologist and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Catherine McNeil is nothing short of a phenom. This Author | Speaker | Coach became a parent at the age of 20, causing her to drop out of Penn State University prior to entering her sophomore year. She leveraged her unique educational and occupational journeys to help find her purpose and support her now, three children. Occupationally she’s worked across a variant of customer service-oriented industries ranging from real estate, transportation and most recently, as a Talent Development Consultant for one of the largest utilities in the country. Catherine has authored or contributed to SEVEN published personal, professional and leadership development-related literary works (available on Amazon) and is the former host of the "Let's Chat!" w/ASKCat Radio Show. She’s been featured in variant publications and as a guest across both local and international airwaves. Her most recent features are replaying on her own podcast streaming across Google Podcast, iTunes, and Spotify. Visit https://linktr.ee/CHBMServices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b70d3a73917eecf47fecedd/aecb9ade-d363-4064-a384-c697ff82e344/AuthorHeadShots-4.jpg Lead From Within - Gloria Cotton Gloria Cotton is an author and Leadership Optimization Consultant, speaker, coach and facilitator. I help people fall in love with themselves for the first time or again so that they can be more authentic and optimally successful at home, at work and in their communities by helping them understand and apply pragmatic models and processes and real-world how-to tips. She is a contributing author in Lead from Within, a book written by different authors who provide their proven wisdoms on how to build your brand as an effective and respected leader. On her podcast, The Delicious Truth Podcast with Gloria Cotton, she interviews business and community leaders about issues that impact our daily lives and how to discuss them in ways that build awareness and trust when those conversations are easy or challenging. Having worked with global organizations and teams, “Glo” is respected and sought after for helping people create environments and relationships where everyone can be and do their best. 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That way, they can focus on a myriad of other day-to-day responsibilities, such as the business of running their business. Dan lives in Chicago with his wife Linda, daughter Emma and a Mini-Labradoodle named Boo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b70d3a73917eecf47fecedd/7096b6a9-4c2e-4f82-9584-a58b2b90870d/AuthorHeadShots-3.jpg Lead From Within - Anna Cillan Anna Cillan is a Chicago-based photographer specializing in headshots and portraiture, with a primary focus on personal branding. With a diverse clientele spanning across the nation and around the globe, her portfolio showcases a wide range of subjects, including corporate executives, artists, actors, musicians, models, and more. Anna's objective is to deliver high-quality visuals that leave a lasting impact on any platform, enabling individuals to genuinely present themselves in the digital and marketing world. 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