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I recently completed a Growth Readiness Assessment for a client, and within just a few weeks of the discovery phase, I was able to deliver a robust analysis of their strengths and gaps across four core areas: Financial, Commercial, Internal, and Development. This current-state assessment combined both quantitative and qualitative insights, which became the foundation for key recommendations and a three-year strategic plan aligned to their growth goals. The leadership team was

As your business grows, so do your responsibilities — yet hiring a full-time executive can be expensive, risky, and often premature. Enter fractional leadership : senior-level expertise on a part-time, flexible basis to help you scale smarter and faster. Fractional Leadership: A Cost-Effective Strategy for Small Business Success   What Is Fractional Leadership? If you are not familiar with the concept of fractional leadership, it is a simple yet brilliant concept (in my opini

I recently introduced my 10-year-old son to Michael Jackson’s Thriller . He knew the song, of course, but he had never seen the short-film music video that changed entertainment more than 40 years ago. Watching his reaction got me thinking: What made Thriller so iconic—and so visionary—for its time?   I grew up in the MTV era. I’ve seen great music videos, terrible ones, and everything in between. But Thriller  was one-of-a-kind. Directed by filmmaker John Landis, it wasn’t

As the Co-Chair of the ISM-NJ 17th Annual Women & Leadership Conference, I had the privilege of helping bring this year’s event to life. At ReMy, our mission is to empower organizations to lead transformation with clarity, confidence, and humanity — and this conference embodied that mission in every conversation. The speakers challenged us to think differently about leadership, AI, and the future of work, reinforcing many of the principles that guide our work every day. Below

Wow, I’m really good at what I do—and I enjoy it. But I’ve hit my ceiling at this company. I don’t want to keep working endless hours just to make someone else rich. Maybe I could do this on my own. I know it won’t be easy, but if I’m great at [insert job], surely I can build a business around it…   Sound familiar? This is the moment many small business owners decide to take the leap. The problem? Running a business requires much more than being great at your craft.   Unfortu

Have you heard the phrase, " dress for the job you want, not the one you have "?   It literally means to present yourself in the light you want to be seen, oftentimes to get a promotion or level up in some way in your career. By emulating the look of leadership, your peers and leaders start associating you with a role that matches the look. In a way, it is a way to manifest your professional growth for the outcomes you want to achieve.   Small businesses have a tendency to "

Starting a small business is more overwhelming than I imagined. While my journey is still in its infancy, I’ve already learned some lessons the hard way—and I want to share them so others can benefit (or at least commiserate).   LESSON 1: Keep it simple.   I have to admit, this is a philosophy that I have been trying to master my entire career. I t was not until I left my full time position and started my entrepreneurial venture that simplicity became imperative in running my