Your Graduation Story
I have spent several years working for not for profits as director and executive director, investing more time than was valued. My sweet spot was always helping marginalized people, businesses, and communities solve problems and build strategies forward. Working with those without resources and institutions was different sides of the same coin. I worked to bridge the gap between the two communities. My work with non profits were rewarding but increasingly I felt that what I brought to the table wasn't valued. My voice and value seem to diminish although they use my energy and talents to accomplish their own agendas at my expense. When the pandemic hit, I was laid of for a month and then the organization decided to downsize and eliminated my position. It was at this time I decided that I would lean in and work for my self. My mission hasn't changed. I'm just doing the work independently. But the training, one of many services I provide to organizations, I desired to do had to stellar. I was looking to create an experience, not just provide knowledge. This is when I came across EPM. I was ready for it. I signed up thinking that this has got to work. Me and my families future depended on this EPM thing to work out. The experience has been amazing. I learned more about my self. I learned more about my potential clients. And, I'm creating the product I was hoping to create. EPM is exactly what I was looking for to point my feet in the right direction. Although I haven't made a sale yet, I'm close to accomplishing my mission. Thank you Marissa and the entire EPM team for the investment you've made in me. I especially want to thank my coach Debra for her support throughout this process. Until Mission Accomplished - LeRoy
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
Everything! The process in creating the mission possible statement and the birds eye view helped crystalize what my product should look like and that it should solve a problem that the customer is wanting to solve rather than what I think they should know.
How did EPM help you become successful?
It help provide a process that helped me get out of my own head and tripping over my own feet. Debra, my coach was extremely valuable in clearing the fog and providing direction.
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
I have been able to apply the tools that I've learned in EPM in various areas of my life, work, and play. I am hopeful that this experience will bring me closer to accomplishing my personal and business mission as well as financially.
What has been the biggest change in your business?
Clarity and confirmation. I'm am able to apply systems that will help me move forward.
What are you most excited about moving forward with your Experience Product?
Being able to provide a business diversity and inclusion and workplace training that results in improved workplace culture, productivity and profits, and to continue my work passion and be fully compensated.