Member since November 2024
Jody is a masterful coach with over 30 years as a senior manager in multiple industries including computer services, education, finance, health insurance, non-profit, retail, restaurant, staffing/recruitment, and training/development, with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups. She has successfully turned around business performance for many individuals and organizations, resulting in increased profitability and productivity.
Jody is skilled at uncovering the source of what is working and what’s not productive for her clients. She works alongside them to transform their leadership abilities and to implement systems and processes to achieve breakthrough results. Jody also has over 25 years’ experience leading thousands of participants through a curriculum designed for ongoing personal growth and development.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Jody is ardent and spirited about coaching individuals and groups to produce breakthrough results. She is married and has two sons, one in Atlanta and one in Stockholm, Sweden, and has four grandchildren.
“I am passionate about working with individuals and groups to turn around their struggling businesses. I help clients to see what’s working and what’s not working and guiding them toward fulfilling their commitment and vision. Results are what count, and that’s what I help deliver.” — Jody
Being with my grandchildren, cooking/baking, crafts including knitting, being a Celebrant
Why You're Not Your Business (And Why That Matters)," tackles the common entrepreneurial pitfall of conflating personal identity with business ownership. Through a relatable childhood anecdote about selling pineapples, the speaker illustrates how this mindset can limit growth and hinder success.
The talk progresses through personal reflection, analyzing the language we use to describe our businesses, and then shifts to a perspective of viewing the business as a separate entity. This separation, the speaker argues, is crucial for scalability, strategic thinking, and overall well-being.
Key takeaways include:
● The Importance of Distinction: Recognizing the business as a separate entity unlocks its true potential and allows for independent growth.
● Language as a Mindset Indicator: The way we speak about our businesses reveals our level of personal attachment and can limit our thinking.
● Shifting Focus to Business Needs: Successful entrepreneurs prioritize the needs of the business over their own immediate desires.
● Building Assets and Equity: Viewing the business as an asset to be built and managed, rather than a personal extension, leads to greater long-term success.
● The Power of Detachment: Separating personal identity from business allows for strategic decision-making, team building, and a healthier work-life balance.
The talk concludes with a call to action, urging the audience to re-evaluate their relationship with their businesses and adopt a more detached, strategic perspective. By doing so, entrepreneurs can unlock greater potential for both their businesses and their personal lives.
Why You're Not Your Business (And Why That Matters)," tackles the common entrepreneurial pitfall of conflating personal identity with business ownership. Through a relatable childhood anecdote about selling pineapples, the speaker illustrates how this mindset can limit growth and hinder success.
The talk progresses through personal reflection, analyzing the language we use to describe our businesses, and then shifts to a perspective of viewing the business as a separate entity. This separation, the speaker argues, is crucial for scalability, strategic thinking, and overall well-being.
Key takeaways include:
● The Importance of Distinction: Recognizing the business as a separate entity unlocks its true potential and allows for independent growth.
● Language as a Mindset Indicator: The way we speak about our businesses reveals our level of personal attachment and can limit our thinking.
● Shifting Focus to Business Needs: Successful entrepreneurs prioritize the needs of the business over their own immediate desires.
● Building Assets and Equity: Viewing the business as an asset to be built and managed, rather than a personal extension, leads to greater long-term success.
● The Power of Detachment: Separating personal identity from business allows for strategic decision-making, team building, and a healthier work-life balance.
The talk concludes with a call to action, urging the audience to re-evaluate their relationship with their businesses and adopt a more detached, strategic perspective. By doing so, entrepreneurs can unlock greater potential for both their businesses and their personal lives.