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Empowerment Through Education™

Empowerment Through Education™

Empowerment Through Education™

“If I could give you one thought, it would be to lift someone up. The very idea of lifting someone up will lift you, as well.”

“If I could give you one thought, it would be to lift someone up. The very idea of lifting someone up will lift you, as well.”

— Dr. Maya Angelou

— Dr. Maya Angelou

On this page, you’ll find resources, tools, and trusted connections we’ve gathered over the years. Whether you’re looking for guidance, practical tools, or support outside the scope of Chapter tOO™, we hope you find something useful here.

On this page, you’ll find resources, tools, and trusted connections we’ve gathered over the years. Whether you’re looking for guidance, practical tools, or support outside the scope of Chapter tOO™, we hope you find something useful here.

Fellow Optimizers

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with incredible professionals and business owners across a variety of industries. Here are a few of the people and organizations I often share when someone asks, “Do you know anyone who can help with that?”

  • DR. CLAIRE SPEAKS

    DR. CLAIRE SPEAKS!™

    Leadership, Culture & Well-Being

    drclairespeaks.com

    Strategic advisement, keynotes, and workshops focused on leadership effectiveness, workplace culture, trust, and well-being.

  • WEISER INNOVATIONS

    WEISER INNOVATIONS

    Talent Acquisition Strategy & Hiring Excellence

    weiserinnovations.com

    Helping organizations strengthen hiring processes, talent acquisition strategies, and recruiting capabilities through advisory, training, and project support.

  • Hannah Schloesser

    SALT

    GTM Strategy, Sales Operations & Closing

    saltclosing.com

    Helping early-stage B2B companies strengthen founder-led sales through hands-on deal support, sales architecture, closing, and systems that can scale beyond the founder.

  • MCNEILL LUXURY TRAVEL

    MCNEILL LUXURY TRAVEL

    Luxury Travel Planning & Advisory

    mindsofallkinds.com

    Personalized travel planning and concierge-level support designed to create seamless travel experiences.

  • Sabrina Butler

    UNPOLISHED WORDS

    Book Coaching, Editing & Author Support

    unpolishedwords.com

    Helping authors develop, strengthen, and prepare their books through coaching, manuscript support, editing, book proposals, and guidance through the writing and pitching process.

  • MICHAEL V. DANIELS

    MICHAEL V. DANIELS, CFP®, ChFC®

    Financial Planning & Wealth Strategy

    ffgus.com/team/michael-v-daniels

    Helping individuals and families build financial confidence through personalized planning, investment strategies, and long-term wealth management.

  • DR. CLAIRE SPEAKS

    DR. CLAIRE SPEAKS!™

    Leadership, Culture & Well-Being

    drclairespeaks.com

    Strategic advisement, keynotes, and workshops focused on leadership effectiveness, workplace culture, trust, and well-being.

  • WEISER INNOVATIONS

    WEISER INNOVATIONS

    Talent Acquisition Strategy & Hiring Excellence

    weiserinnovations.com

    Helping organizations strengthen hiring processes, talent acquisition strategies, and recruiting capabilities through advisory, training, and project support.

  • Hannah Schloesser

    SALT

    GTM Strategy, Sales Operations & Closing

    saltclosing.com

    Helping early-stage B2B companies strengthen founder-led sales through hands-on deal support, sales architecture, closing, and systems that can scale beyond the founder.

  • MCNEILL LUXURY TRAVEL

    MCNEILL LUXURY TRAVEL

    Luxury Travel Planning & Advisory

    mindsofallkinds.com

    Personalized travel planning and concierge-level support designed to create seamless travel experiences.

  • Sabrina Butler

    UNPOLISHED WORDS

    Book Coaching, Editing & Author Support

    unpolishedwords.com

    Helping authors develop, strengthen, and prepare their books through coaching, manuscript support, editing, book proposals, and guidance through the writing and pitching process.

  • MICHAEL V. DANIELS

    MICHAEL V. DANIELS, CFP®, ChFC®

    Financial Planning & Wealth Strategy

    ffgus.com/team/michael-v-daniels

    Helping individuals and families build financial confidence through personalized planning, investment strategies, and long-term wealth management.

Fellow Optimizers Area of Focus

All

Financial & Benefits

Business & Legal

Brand, Content & Visibility

Technology & Digital

Travel & Lifestyle

People, Leadership & Talent

 Sharman McElrath

WILLIAMSON FINANCIAL GROUP

Employee Benefits, Insurance & Financial Wellness

williamsonfinancialgroup.info

Helping organizations and solopreneurs navigate employee benefits, insurance, and financial wellness strategies that support their people and businesses.

MELANIE CUNNINGHAM

MELANIE CUNNINGHAM LAW

Business Formation & Legal Protection

mcunninghamlaw.com

Legal guidance to help entrepreneurs and small businesses establish, protect, and grow their organizations.

Meaghan Minkus

TRIPLE M EDITORIAL SERVICES

Copyediting, Proofreading & Manuscript Coaching

triplemeditorial.com

Helping writers strengthen and refine their work through thoughtful copyediting, proofreading, and manuscript coaching while preserving the voice behind the writing.

Margaux Joffe

MINDS OF ALL KINDS

Neurodiversity Education & Community

mindsofallkinds.com

Providing education, resources, and community designed to support neurodivergent individuals and those who care about them.

DR. CLAIRE SPEAKS

DR. CLAIRE SPEAKS!™

Leadership, Culture & Well-Being

drclairespeaks.com

Strategic advisement, keynotes, and workshops focused on leadership effectiveness, workplace culture, trust, and well-being.

WEISER INNOVATIONS

WEISER INNOVATIONS

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Hiring Excellence

weiserinnovations.com

Helping organizations strengthen hiring processes, talent acquisition strategies, and recruiting capabilities through advisory, training, and project support.

Hannah Schloesser

SALT

GTM Strategy, Sales Operations & Closing

saltclosing.com

Helping early-stage B2B companies strengthen founder-led sales through hands-on deal support, sales architecture, closing, and systems that can scale beyond the founder.

MCNEILL LUXURY TRAVEL

MCNEILL LUXURY TRAVEL

Luxury Travel Planning & Advisory

mindsofallkinds.com

Personalized travel planning and concierge-level support designed to create seamless travel experiences.

Sabrina Butler

UNPOLISHED WORDS

Book Coaching, Editing & Author Support

unpolishedwords.com

Helping authors develop, strengthen, and prepare their books through coaching, manuscript support, editing, book proposals, and guidance through the writing and pitching process.

MICHAEL V. DANIELS

MICHAEL V. DANIELS, CFP®, ChFC®

Financial Planning & Wealth Strategy

ffgus.com/team/michael-v-daniels

Helping individuals and families build financial confidence through personalized planning, investment strategies, and long-term wealth management.

Patty Lopez

EP CONSULTING TEAM

HR Operations & People Infrastructure

epconsultingteam.com

Supporting organizations with HR operations, compliance, people processes, and the systems that help teams thrive.

TAILORU COLLECTIVE

TAILORU COLLECTIVE

AI Enablement & Product Development

www.tailoru.studio

Helping organizations use AI and human-centered insights to build products, accelerate execution, and bring ideas to market more effectively.

PORTIA OBENG

PORTIA OBENG

LinkedIn Strategy & Professional Visibility

portiaobeng.com

Helping professionals and organizations leverage LinkedIn and social media to support personal and business goals.

KIMMY TRAN

KIMMY TRAN DESIGNS

Brand Identity, Showit Website Design & Creative Direction

kimmytrandesigns.com

Helping individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations translate ideas into distinctive visual identities, Showit websites, and cohesive branded experiences.

Rob Louw

ROB LOUW

Web Design & Framer Development

roblouw.com

Helps businesses turn strategy and content into polished, responsive digital experiences.

Workplace Rights & Resources

These are informational starting points, not legal advice.

Looking for information about workplace rights, accommodations, labor laws, or employee protections? These resources may help point you in the right direction.

Career Support

Whether you’re researching compensation, updating your resume, exploring career paths, preparing for interviews, or planning your next move, these resources may help.

Research & Practical Resources

These organizations regularly publish workplace, leadership, and organizational research, data, trends, and practical resources that may help.

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“No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.”

Hebrews 12:11 (NLT)