Paid Programs I’d Do Again

There’s only one affiliate link on this site. I don’t make anything from it and it costs a few thousand dollars a year to run. These recommendations are actually products I’ve used and spent my own money on. Your mileage, of course, may vary.

Clarify your Vision

For Teams and Individuals

I took this 2 month program in the Spring of 2019, and again in 2023. I am living so many parts of my Vision and I am happier than I've been in a long time. Not gonna lie, the past few years have been really really tough, so it's amazing to see myself write that statement and truly fully believe it! 

  • I had a little solo dance party this morning while I made my coffee and thought about how far I've come in three short years. I went through the big D and don't mean Dallas ;), lost 2 jobs and had to start completely over across the country. 

    And... I am skiing again, I got "custody" of both dogs, I rekindled a bunch of friendships, I soak in the hot springs weekly, I bought a beautiful home in a cool town in Colorado, and I'm currently renovating the first floor into an apartment that will cover my entire mortgage. 

    None of that would have happened if I had goals like “lose 10 lbs” or “make more money”. Visioning creates a holistic, successful reality, rather than constantly reminding you where you’re not measuring up.

  • A self-paced Visioning program for driven leaders so you can clarify what you ultimately want for your whole life (not just your business), create the roadmap to get there, and gain an internal compass to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities along the way.

    This program brings together a proven, step-by-step Visioning process, an intimate group of fellow leaders and access to personalized feedback, guidance, and support from top Visioning coach Lois Weinblatt. All on one *actually* private platform where you can ask anything, or join weekly office hours for live feedback.

    You’ll walk away with clarity on what you ultimately want (personally, professionally, financially, spiritually, and in your relationships) and the roadmap to get there.

  • A complimentary Onboarding Session with Lois (45 minutes) so you can get the absolute most out of the program.

    Lifetime access to the 8 Week Clarify Accelerator video guides to clarify your Vision and the roadmap to get there.

    Special pricing on a la carte 1:1 Coaching Sessions.

    A community of fellow leaders going on the same journey that you are.

    Personalized support from Lois through weekly office hours.

    Individualized feedback whenever you post a question in the community or message directly through the True North Visionaries platform.

    Access to the library of Visionary resources and tools that support your ongoing Visionary leadership.

Jill Felska manager training facilitator

Training for the modern manager

For Teams

Jill Felska has seen it all in the world of HR, and she’s taken those learnings and packaged them into a tidy little course for managers to become leaders, mentors and coaches.

  • The program leans on Google’s 10 core competencies for management.

    Audio lesons combined with exercises and group facilitation mean teams build trust and leadership skills at the same time.

  • Training for the Modern Manager is a one-time purchase, evergreen program designed to onboard and train every manager in your organization.

    The program includes twenty original audio lessons, available for your team to access at their convenience.

    Lesson durations range from 5 to 25 minutes, with most averaging around 15 minutes.

  • Over six modules, participants will gain the information and resources needed to thrive in a modern management role.

The Playhouse

Deanna Seymour is the Founder of The Playhouse — a come-as-you-are, grassroots network built by and for independent business owners who refuse to play by the rules. Here, I’m one of over 20+ hosts that you have access to inside the Playhouse. Learn branding, SEO, accounting, marketing, podcast pitching and more from experts who are making it work, just like you.

  • Connection is everything when you’re a remote project manager and independent consultant.

  • It’s tiring to be on the marketing hamster wheel wondering what’s going to work and what to do next. You feel like you need to be extra… extra, just to get a few extra likes on social or a podcast appearance.

    The Playhouse means you can be your complete self and learn on your terms.

  • Inside The Playhouse, you'll have access to a ton of experts and the events they host, plus the free downloads and tools they provide with it. You’ll feel like you have access into everything you need to grow your niche authority.

    Connect with awesome people who are experts in everything from branding to bodywork, and make new connections. No cookie-cutter tactics or templates — come as you are and tap into a community of experts who can help guide you where you want to go.

    And that’s just the beginning. Joining means opportunities to build your email list and strategies for landing clients, without compromising your values or squeezing into some pre-packaged formula. Together, we’ll step outside the box and build authentic audiences without the glaring bright lights of social media 💥

Small exercises

I like these programs because they’re short, cheap, and if you do them every 5 years and get the same scores like I do, they feel reliable. They won’t replace therapy or visioning, but they’ll certainly help you learn more about yourself. When you understand some of your traits and patterns, you’re more apt to be able to observe and become self-aware of your behaviors.

Image of the types of temperaments under Keirsey Source: Keirsey

Keirsey

Under the Keirsey temperament sorter, I’m an ISTJ or Guardian Inspector, which means I’m reliable, hard-working, trustworthy and careful. This is an old test, similar to the Myers Briggs but different types.

Screenshot of Clifton Strengthsfinder test Source: Clifton Strengthsfinder

Clifton Strengthsfinder

Through Strengthsfinder I learned that my top strengths are all “developer” strengths, which means I thrive when I’m supporting people, so I leaned into managing and was glad I did. Get your top 5 strengths for $19.99 (sorry, no coupon code).

Image of 16 personalities homepage with characters representing personality traits. Source: 16 Personalities

16 Personalities

I like this one because it’s free and combined with the Keirsey test, feels like it really validates both of the other tests. Under 16 personalities I’m The Advocate, which means I really believe in doing what’s right and in supporting others.