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    The Hidden Gold Mine: Turn Your JOB Into an ASSET

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    Ready-Made Blueprints

    These proven step-by-step programs help forward-thinking leaders like you move past the daily overwhelm and build something that lasts.

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Fractional COO services

Liberated leaders share three common strengths: vision, insight, and an ability to lead teams through the spills and thrills it takes to shape the future.

They’re the dreamers and innovators who envision opportunities, build new offerings, and change industries for the better.

But they can also suffer from overwhelm, which runs the risk of spilling over onto their fellow builders.

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As a boutique Fractional COO firm, Liberated Leaders was founded to bring Success Architects into the lives of company decision-makers. We help them scale business performance, gain competitive advantage, and position their businesses for transition or exit — all with the structural frameworks and leadership chops to transform their world.

Get strategic clarity. Get focused on execution priorities. And marshal the discipline and rhythm to bring it all to life. And if we do it right, we’ll sprinkle in a dash of joy in the pursuit of value creation.

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Strategic Inflection Points

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    Scale Up

    You’ve got a market: now what?
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    Fuel Competitive Advantage

    Ready for a strategic edge? Make smart decisions.

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    Succession Planning

    Thinking about a long-term exit? Preserve your options.
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Build a bigger vision without giving up the special sauce that made your company successful in the first place.

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As micro-fractionals, we do it WITH you. Strategic guidance, collaborative problem-solving, and advisory support as you execute.

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As fractional COOs, we do it WITH you AND FOR you. Embedded leadership combining strategic direction with hands-on execution and delivery.

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Endorsements

Endorsements

“ We came to the Value Builders Circle seeking direction on areas of the business that required attention, but what we gained was far more than a business plan. We quickly realized our firm’s culture and management skills needed work to continue building our team and supporting the firm's growth objectives. ”

– Kelly and Deaton Smith, Co-Owners

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“ What impressed me most was Tina and Alan's ability to step into our industry - where they don't have functional expertise - and immediately understand what we needed. Their framework for strategic decision-making and cultural evaluation has been invaluable.”

– Tiffany Mullis Brittain, Executive Director

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“ What stood out most was their ability to act as true partners—not just delivering on a project, but consistently looking out for the broader success of our business. I highly recommend Liberated Leaders ...”

– Rebecca Paruch, Chief of Staff to CEO

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“ Alan's approach balances authentic leadership with practical business results and has put us on track to realize a 10x ROI. ”

– Taruna Rai - Vice President, Information Technology

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“Tina quickly assessed my desired outcomes and the team maturity level of this relatively newly formed group of people as an executive team. Her ability to synthesize the situation and personalities and get all of us prepared for the event was impressive.“

– Rick Wilmer, CEO, ChargePoint

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“ He's a Rockstar when it comes down to establishing accountability, and providing feedback centered at business value. ”

– Marcin Święty, Chief Security Office

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“ Tina's investment in our success has transformed her into a trusted thought partner, effectively fulfilling the role of a fractional COO ”

– Ciaran Cosgrove, CEO, Nearform

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“... people appreciate your direct and indirect contribution and guidance. I have seen it from the front row.“

– Koby Avital, Technology strategic advisor

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Upcoming Talks & Events

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Experiences

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Succession Planning Vs. Exit Planning
Succession Planning Vs. Exit Planning

The call came before sunrise. I was standing barefoot in the kitchen, waiting for the coffee to drip, when the phone buzzed across the counter. My mother’s voice sounded oddly calm, like she was working hard to keep it that way.

“Christina”, she said, “Your dad’s in the hospital. It’s his heart.”

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Is Your Business Really Protected—Or Do You Just Think It Is?
Is Your Business Really Protected—Or Do You Just Think It Is?

A few weeks ago, I sat across from a business owner who was visibly shaken, telling me about her friend Jane whose father had suffered a massive stroke—leaving the family business in chaos. That conversation stayed with me because it captures something I see with so many successful business owners: the dangerous gap between feeling protected and actually being protected.

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The Liberation Ladder: Five Levels to Multiply Your Impact
The Liberation Ladder: Five Levels to Multiply Your Impact

Most business owners swing between micromanaging everything and stepping back completely. Discover the Liberation Ladder - five levels of strategic delegation that help you multiply your impact without burning out.

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