Where
This is an online event.
Virtual Workshop - Business Plan Session 12: Business Plan Presentation; Working with Discomfort
In this session, volunteers from the class will pitch their business plans to fellow students, instructors, and guests. We will also discuss the importance of getting more comfortable with discomfort. A certain amount of discomfort is required to grow, build, expand both professionally and personally, so we’ll discuss ways you can work with it without getting overwhelmed.
Speaker Biographies
Angie Arrington
Dr. Angie Arrington, principal, Evolve Consulting, a management consulting firm specializing in leadership, organization development, executive coaching, and professional training to help leaders work smarter, perform faster, and lead better. Dr. Angie received her undergraduate degree from Shaw University’s School of Business
Bill Davis
Bill Davis, Business Coach/Consultant - After a 28 year career in the Telecommunications Industry in Sales, Marketing, Human Resources and Project Management, Bill has spent the last 20 years coaching/consulting small businesses in acquiring and retaining clients.
Jay Graves
Jay Graves is the CEO of Pathfinder Business Consultants. As a veteran and corporate executive, Jay has over 25 years of experience in business and leadership development.
Sharon Shelton
Sharon Shelton is an ICF-Certified Life Coach, Certified Mindfulness Teacher, and SCORE Mentor. She has been named a Top Life Coach by Expertise for 2017, 2018, 2019 and is the Founder of the 3600+ member Listen to Your Life Meetup.
Darlene Thorne
Darlene Thorne M. Divinity is a certified Christian Vision Coach, author, wife, mother who focuses on the importance of positive self-care and employing strategies to facilitate personal development. Darlene received her M. Div. degree from Shaw University’s Divinity School.
Patti Williams RN
Patti Williams is a Registered Nurse Consultant with 20+ years as a successful NC Home Care Agency Owner. Patti has corporate management, administrative and marketing experience and a background in obtaining business financing and selling a small business.