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  • $550 hourly
    I help people overcome fear to communicate with confidence. For more than 20 years, I've worked with thousands of people from all over the world to increase their consciousness by connecting their head with their heart and improve their business communication and public speaking skills so that they can get to the good stuff in life, faster. What scares many people (public speaking) is pure joy for me. That's why I work with individuals, organizations, and colleges to help executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, recent graduates, and leaders grow their network and gain valuable business and professional communication soft skills and insights. I am an Interpersonal Communication expert, educator, and published author. My goal is to help people achieve success in the workplace and the classroom through business and professional communication education, coaching, mentoring, networking and training. My specialties include scientific and technical communication, curriculum development and delivery, soft skills, presentations and public speaking, nonverbal messages and body language, influence and persuasion techniques, diversity + equity + inclusion and intercultural understanding, personal branding, and networking. My professional success transcends cultures and industries, and is anchored in my abilities to relate, empathize, and connect on a human-to-human level. I serve with this philosophy: "Always people first. Always relationships first." I have earned awards and recognitions: Teacher of the Year for the Florida Communication Association and the prestigious Teaching Incentive Program Award from University of Central Florida.
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    Leadership Training
    Intercultural Communication
    Presentations
    Leadership Coaching
    Communications
    Blackboard
    Business Management
    Coaching
    Communication Skills
    Curriculum Development
    Training
    Public Speaking
    Curriculum Design
    Education
  • $85 hourly
    I'm an operator at heart with experience an executive in both civilian industry sectors and military commands. I have over 14 years shaping and guiding diverse operations, project management, and global teams. * Been an impactful and early member of 4 start-ups (pre-seed, seed, Series A, Series C) * Full project management from start to finish * Designing, scaling, and running effective and efficient operations * Proven success in serving 3 CEOs as Chief of Staff * Industry-agnostic: real estate, tech, financial consulting, the military, With a high sense of ownership, authenticity, and integrity, I lead with a people-centric ethos that champions ownership, collaboration, and the strength of effective partnerships & teams.
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    Startup Pitchbook
    Startup Consulting
    Executive Coaching
    Executive Support
    Thought Leadership Content
    Project Planning
    Project Analysis
    Business Planning & Strategy
    Organizational Plan
    Organizational Development
    Team Management
    Team Building
    Business Operations
    Project Management
  • $35 hourly
    I'm an experienced Administrative and Operations professional with a wide array of experience supporting nonprofits and start ups in New York City. My experience consist of: - Project Management - Event Planning - Administrative Support - Data and Clerical Support - Executive and C-Suite level Staff Support
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    Change Management
    Leadership Skills
    Customer Service
    Customer Support
    Executive Support
    Corporate Event Planning
    Time Management
    Clerical Skills
    Administrative Support
    Data Entry
    Project Management
    Event Planning
    Team Management
    Microsoft Project
  • $800 hourly
    I'm an organizational psychologist who consults and coaches executives and leaders on how to drive change & transformation within themselves and their organizations as well as bring forth their best form of leadership.
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    Organizational Development
    Executive Coaching
    Leadership Training
    Leadership Skills
    Leadership Coaching
    Team Management
    Team Training
    Team Facilitation
    Team Building
    Career Coaching
    Coaching
  • $450 hourly
    As the leader and founder of a multi-million dollar Business Technology-based firm, I have a passion for helping other entrepreneurs and established firms solve problems. Companies I’ve partnered with on my journey include Credit Suisse, JP Morgan Chase, Bear Stearns, Michael Kors, Coach Inc, The City of New York, The State of New, other state & local governments, York, NASA, K Force Staffing, Experis, Hudson’s Bay Company. My education includes a BBA from Bernard M Baruch College in Computer Information Systems, graduating Columbia University’s Columbia Community Business Program (an MBA-mirrored program for small businesses), and a current pursuit of a Systems Engineering degree at Johns Hopkins University. Skills include: -Small business development and operation -Fractional/Virtual CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Consulting -Fractional/Virtual CTO (Chief Technology Officer) Consulting -Business incorporation and EIN advisory and establishment -Strategic planning for entrepreneurs, SMBs, and Enterprise -Operations Structure -Process design and improvement -Systems Engineering -Systems Implementation -Access to capital -Leadership development and motivational speaking
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    Microsoft Excel
    IT Recruiting
    Staffing Needs
    Software Licensing
    Employee Training
    Business Analysis
    Flowchart
    User Acceptance Testing
    Management Skills
    Business Operations
    Data Analysis
    Agile Software Development
    Business Development
    Systems Engineering
  • $100 hourly
    A strategic thinker and adept problem-solver, my background as a co-founder and executive has equipped me with the acumen to navigate and direct businesses through their growth and transformation journeys. I specialize in developing and executing business strategies that result in measurable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. My expertise spans a broad spectrum of management consulting services, including but not limited to business model innovation, process improvement, financial planning, and data analytics. I also have a track record of developing high-impact go-to-market strategies and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. I approach each project with a unique blend of creativity and analytical rigor, ensuring strategies are not only conceived but also grounded in reality for successful implementation. I pride myself on being a collaborative partner to C-suite executives, helping them to forge strategic paths and overcome complex challenges. Whether it’s through refining operations, driving revenue growth, or spearheading product launches, my goal is to deliver sustainable value to your organization.
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    Product Strategy
    Executive Support
    Product Development
    Leadership Skills
    Resume
    Proofreading
  • $50 hourly
    Content lead and academic coach with a decade of urban education experience, passionate about supporting the development of students and teachers. I believe all students deserve an equitable, affirming, and outstanding education, and am open to professional learning opportunities that push my own thinking and expertise. Proud alumnae of Northeastern University (2012) and Teach for America - Chicago (2012).
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    Management Skills
    Mathematics Tutoring
    Teaching
    Leadership Training
    Leadership Skills
    Coaching
  • $75 hourly
    IT Leader | Project Manager | Esports Innovator With 18 years of IT experience and over a decade of leadership in managing complex technology ecosystems, I specialize in IT strategy, infrastructure management, and digital transformation. I’ve had the privilege of leading high-performing teams and executing innovative projects, overseeing mission-critical technology operations that have supported thousands of users. 🚀 IT Leadership & Project Execution Throughout my career, I have: ✔ Led and executed large-scale IT initiatives, including cloud migrations, cybersecurity enhancements, and network infrastructure overhauls. ✔ Managed enterprise level technology budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions that drive innovation and operational efficiency. ✔ Directed teams of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative culture that enhances service delivery, security, and data-driven decision-making. ✔ Partnered with city agencies to develop technology-driven education programs and initiatives that impact students across NYC. 🎮 Esports & Gaming Industry Impact Beyond IT, I am also a pioneering leader in esports development through Video Game Amateurs, a company dedicated to fostering gaming as a tool to connect community and esports education. Our work includes: ✔ Creating our own esports bootcamps in NYC Department of Education schools, bringing competitive gaming into the classroom. ✔ Collaborating with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment & DIIT to execute the Battle of the Boroughs Minecraft Competition, uniting students from across NYC in STEM-based gaming events. ✔ Generating over $100,000 in revenue for our partners over the last two years through strategic partnerships and event execution. ✔ Partnering with major brands like Meta, Nike, HITN, Made in NY, and more to drive community engagement through gaming and technology accessibility in education. As a visionary in both IT leadership and the esports space, I thrive in roles where strategy, technology, and innovation intersect. I am always looking to connect with like-minded professionals who are passionate about leveraging technology, gaming, and education to drive meaningful change. Let’s connect and build something great together! 📩 Reach out to me here or through email: brandon@videogameamateurs.com
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    System Administration
    IT Service Management
    Network Administration
    Server Administration
    Server Virtualization
    Cybersecurity Management
    Cross Functional Team Leadership
    Event Management
    Social Media Advertising
    Team Management
    Business Strategy
    Technical Project Management
    Project Management
    Tech & IT
  • $120 hourly
    As a veteran entrepreneur and finance executive with over 20 years of experience, I am the Swiss Army knife for startups seeking to navigate the complex journey from vision to market success. My approach is holistic and deeply collaborative. I work closely with founders to: Uncover and articulate the unique value proposition of their innovation Craft a compelling narrative that resonates with investors Develop robust business and financial models that withstand scrutiny Design tailored fundraising strategies that align with business goals Drawing from my experience of raising $40M for my own ventures and leading high-profile M&A deals at Merrill Lynch, I offer invaluable insights into both sides of the fundraising equation. I've helped numerous startups refine their strategy, secure funding, and scale operations. My expertise spans the entire startup lifecycle: - Business model optimization - Financial modeling and projections - Pitch deck creation and refinement - Investor targeting and relationship management - Due diligence preparation - Operational scaling strategies Whether you're preparing for your seed round or Series B, I provide the strategic guidance and hands-on support to turn your vision into a market-leading reality. Let's work together to tell your story, captivate investors, and build a foundation for long-term success. Your startup is unique – let's ensure your strategy, financials, and narrative reflect that uniqueness and drive your growth.
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    Business Planning & Strategy
    Financial Modeling
    Pitch Deck
    Startup Consulting
    Intellectual Property Consulting
    Product Development
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Business Operations
    Business Development
    Fundraising
    Financial Management
    Strategic Planning
    Leadership Coaching
    Executive Coaching
  • $100 hourly
    Hello 👋! I'm Chrisa, a seasoned Fractional Executive and Business Consultant with over 20 years of experience in operations, marketing, and human resources. I specialize in helping organizations streamline operations, foster inclusive cultures, and implement scalable infrastructures. My mission? To help leaders and teams achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence. Industries Served ✅ Finance | ✅ Law | ✅ Education | ✅ Entertainment ✅ Fashion | ✅ Media | ✅ Technology | ✅ Nonprofits ✅ Government | ✅ Public Relations & Advertising Notable Clients Walmart, LiveNation, Goldman Sachs, Google, MIT, Vienna Business School, Crum & Forster Core Expertise Fractional Operations & HR Strategic leadership for senior teams (CFO, Legal, HR, and Systems). Designing and implementing company-wide SOPs, policies, and infrastructures. Supporting reorganizations, mergers, and succession planning. Creating annual budgeting and margin growth strategies with finance teams. Managing cross-functional projects (technology upgrades, benefits, etc.). Culture Building & Leadership Development Developing and delivering leadership and skills training programs. Enhancing team dynamics and internal communication structures. Conducting culture and leadership assessments with actionable roadmaps. Implementing DE&I initiatives and inclusive environment strategies. Executive Coaching (One-on-One) With 20+ years of experience, I empower leaders to thrive personally and professionally: ✔️ Career Transitions & Redefining Success ✔️ Stress Management & Burnout Recovery ✔️ Goal Setting & Career Mapping ✔️ Relationship Building & Politicking ✔️ Life Balance & Time Management Let’s Work Together! Whether you need operational expertise, HR infrastructure, or personalized executive coaching, I'm here to help. Click the "Invite to Job" button or send me a message to discuss how I can support your goals. Let's make great things happen! 🎉
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    Face-to-Face Coaching
    Change Management
    Life Coaching
    Business Consulting
    Negotiation Coaching
    Leadership Skills
    Leadership Training
    Leadership Coaching
    Executive Coaching
    Diversity & Inclusion
    Training & Development
    Continuing Professional Development
    Career Coaching
    Business Coaching
  • $225 hourly
    After surviving a stroke on a business trip at 26, I've spent nearly two decades helping people transform their way of working and way of life. My integrated brain/body method pulls from such disciplines as neuroscience, psychology and somatic coaching. I am a certified coach through the NeuroLeadership Institute and the International Coach Federation and was formerly an award-winning research follow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the field of communication, collaboration and influence. I've helped thousands of organizations and individual clients around the world overcome limiting beliefs, reduce stress, follow their curiosity and ultimately improve personal effectiveness.
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    Coaching
    Leadership Coaching
    Communication Skills
    Life Coaching
    Career Coaching
    Negotiation Coaching
    Professional Tone
    Continuing Professional Development
    Executive Coaching
  • $58 hourly
    I am a professional and passionate instructional designer and facilitator with 8 years of experience, 40+ completed learning projects, a business degree, and a degree in Adult Education from Columbia. I bring creativity, research, and efficiency to the design of: · Trainings · Workshops · Courses · E-learning · Instructional manuals · Guides · Other kinds of educational resources and experiences that foster meaningful learning. Great learning is a result of deep understanding of content, creative approaches, fabulous design, thoughtful structure and measurement, and much more. I help you throughout the journey (from needs analysis to evaluation) of designing and facilitating awesome learning.
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    Teaching
    Career Coaching
    Continuing Professional Development
    Workshop
    Elearning Design
    Learning Theory
    Education Architecture
    Training
    Writing
    Facilitation
    Instructional Design
  • $200 hourly
    Accomplished and self-motivated Problem-solver, Business Advisor, Technical Expert, Architect, and Product / Project manager with over 20 years of experience in conceptualizing, architecting, and building B2B / B2C / SaaS / Enterprise and Startup products. • Over 20 years of experience as CTO and CEO of SaaS-based software companies. • Led staff and initiatives in public relations, marketing, sales, customer success, partnerships, and business development • Proficient in managing and motivating global engineering teams. Experienced in managing teams in the United States, India, Germany, and Ukraine. • Designed systems to support hundreds of thousands of concurrent users and managed the execution of launching and supporting these systems. • Invited to speak at several events to educate IT leaders about the benefits of cloud computing and how our companies leverage cloud services. • Sales and delivery experience with customers and systems integrators across the globe to ensure our solutions are sold and appropriately deployed for customers of all sizes (startups – enterprises). • Business and technical advice published in outlets such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, SC Magazine, and recently contributed to an O'Reilly book in the information security domain. What you'll get by hiring me: - Honest, long-term partner and advisor that can draw from decades of technical and business experience. - Thorough Architecture & Design of your application that will take into account the business aspects of your application on top of technical requirements. Feel free to message me to get more details about my experience relevant to your specific project, I am always open to new opportunities!
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    Go-to-Market Strategy
    Sales Strategy
    Information Security
    Lead Generation
    Outreach Strategy
    Google Cloud Platform
    Sales Leadership
    Cloud Computing
    Software Architecture & Design
    Startup Consulting
    Amazon Web Services
    Management Consulting
    Business Development
    Business Operations
  • $80 hourly
    Thank you for visiting my profile! I'm so happy you're here. I'm passionate about helping others because your well-being is crucial to me. I genuinely care about your needs and challenges, and I'm here to support and cheer you on every step of the way. Let's tackle this together! 🦋 Every person gets a personalized. 100% customized coaching addressing your specific needs and goals. No More One-Size-Fits-All Solutions. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗠𝗲? 🩷 7 Plus years of Expertise. 🩷 Multiple Board Certification 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗘: 🚀 Step into any room with newfound confidence, whether for an interview or a first date. 🚀 Boost your self-esteem and transform negative self-talk into positive insights. 🚀 Become assertive and learn to advocate for yourself effectively. 🚀 Discover yourself in this new phase of life. 🚀 Conquered anxiety about job interviews 🚀 Overcome limitations and conquer self-doubt. 🚀 Master coping strategies to tackle stress, anxiety, anger, and challenges. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗜 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 🩷 Life Coaching 💜 Business Coaching & Mentoring 🩷 Mock Interview Practice & Fashion Advice For Job Interviews 🩷 Healing With Fashion 💜 Stress Management 🩷 Accountability Partner 💜 Goal Setting 🩷 Personal Development Planning 💜 Workshop & Vip Days Looking for something not listed? Let's chat! 👩🏻‍🏫 My Certifications 📍Certified Life & Success Coach by Jay Shetty Certification School. 📍Certified Womens Empowerment & Supervisory accredited by the Association for Coaching and TRACCERT Canada. 👩🏻‍🏫Specialized Training In: 📍Identity and Self-Esteem 📍PTSD 📍Healing With Fashion 📍Eating Disorders, The Psychology of Style & Body Image 📍Inner Child Healing 📍Domestic violence and substance abuse 👩🏻‍🏫My experience includes: *Leadership Trainer & Facilitator of Mental Health Professionals & Nonprofits *Group Coaching, Support Groups & Workshops *Public Speaking *Mentoring I am new to this platform but can provide references upon request. TESTIMONIALS: ► "I had seen countless therapists and psychiatrists before meeting Jennifer. Despite their impressive degrees, none seemed to grasp the depths of my struggles. Their responses felt generic, more textbook than tailored." "Working with Jennifer has been such a blessing. There are so many coaches out there offering this super fantastic strategy to help you get what you desire, but what I love about Jennifer is her gentle-loving approach. "What sets Jennifer apart is her incredible commitment. She's there for you—even on holidays. Jennifer offered Holiday drop-in GROUP SESSIONS when I would have typically been alone, creating a sense of community and belonging. She understands that these times can be challenging and prepares us to face them resiliently."
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    Online Instruction
    Course Creation
    Leadership Coaching
    AccountAbility
    Stress Management
    Business Coaching
    Strategy
    Health & Wellness
    Mock Interview
    Interview Preparation
    Personal Development
    Life Coaching
    Career Coaching
    Coaching
  • $40 hourly
    Entrepreneurial and agile leader with over 15 years of experience in single- and multi- unit omnichannel retail leadership with emphasis in developing sales teams and driving innovative customer service initiatives. Digitally savvy, strategic and out-of-the box thinker with attention to detail skilled at identifying opportunities and developing/executing strategies that redefine and inspire multi-million-dollar businesses to drive a forward-thinking customer-centric experience. Proven developer of talent, agent of change, and DEI advocate.
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    Employee Onboarding
    Employee Engagement
    Retail Merchandising
    Fashion & Apparel
    Trendwatching
    Business Plan
    Training & Development
    Change Management
    Recruiting
    Project Management
    Sales Development
    Customer Experience
    Performance Management
    Retail Sales Management
  • $30 hourly
    Experienced Program Manager with a track record of successfully leading and delivering complex programs on time and within budget. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and stakeholder communication.
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    Community Engagement
    DocuSign
    Microsoft Office
    Data Analysis
    Project Management Support
    Program Management
  • $100 hourly
    Expert operator and strategic augmenter to the C-Suite. Former Accenture Management Consultant, MBA from NYU Stern and four year working at a fast-growth start-up. I am a master generalist; building GTM strategies to building and implementing new hiring processes. I most recently led Business Development in SaaS, working closely with Marketing and Partnerships to strategically engage target prospects. Key Skills • 10+ years in project management or operations management, • 10 + years in organizational and leadership skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with high-EQ and cross-functional discipline • 5+ years ghost writing for C-Suite as well as Corporate Communications • Proficient in using project management and collaboration tools, including how to leverage AI effectively • Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and scalability.
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    Set Up Shopify Site
    Business Development
    Hiring Strategy
    Marketing Strategy
    Presentations
    Market Analysis
    TAM Analysis
    Project Management
    Sales Leadership
    Communications
    Program Management
    Executive Coaching
    Strategy
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