Big corporations use Design Thinking tools to grow and expand their impact. Why should they have all the fun?

CLARIFY your MISSION

Your business exists to create and complement the life of your dreams. Get clear about where you are headed and how your business can strategically support the vision for your ideal life. 

know your ideal client

The more you know about your ideal clients, the easier it is to attract them. Why? Because when you really get your clients, they feel it. And they are grateful for the products & services you offer.

build confidence

You've got this. Seriously. Everything you need to run a prosperous business is inside of you. I'll introduce you to tools that help you get that brilliance out into the world. You deserve it (and so does the world).

Let's do this.

The Innovator's Way offers interactive workshops and multi-day immersive business building retreats that are designed to help you take your business to the next level. Make no mistake, we are going to work! We are also going to play and have fun and laugh (and maybe even cry). 

OUR WORKSHOPS ARE STRATEGICALLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH TANGIBLE RESULTS INCLUDING:

• A clear vision for how your business helps to create and complement the life you desire.

• A simple system for assessing opportunities that come your way so you can make decisions that serve your vision and your business.

• A deep understanding of who your ideal clients are (and aren’t) so you can easily attract and find them.

• Insights into what you don’t know about your ideal clients so you know how to deepen your relationship with them.

• A unique point of view about your ideal client’s problems that empowers you to develop offerings that they truly need and want.

• A concise elevator pitch you can use to communicate your unique value proposition.

• A simple, straightforward business plan.

• Strategic goals and an action plan for achieving them in the next 3 months.

Not sure you're an innovator, huh?

Events are thoughtfully designed for innovative women who are...

... in the early years of running your own business. This may mean you are in the early stages and still shaping the idea. Or you might be 2 years in and thinking about what it means to get deliberate about saying "yes!" to the work you truly want to do and "no, thank you!" to the stuff that doesn't bring you joy. 

...ready for strategic growth and think that sounds a bit daunting and potentially boring. Maybe you have some ideas that you think could help you grow but aren't sure how to make the tough decisions.

... looking for fresh thinking about how to serve your clients because your current clients might need something new from you. Or because you want to bring in new clients who need and truly value the work you most want to do. 

... committed to dive in deep and do the work. Preparing to do the best work of your life requires time, energy, head, heart, pretty much everything you've got. You truly believe your business is your calling and you are in it to win it. 

... ready to be courageous, vulnerable, supportive and proud. They're called growing pains for a reason: because you're growing and it hurts. You don't have to go it alone. Working with a tribe of other business-growing ladies is a gift. Especially when you commit to showing up and being your perfectly imperfect self. Because she's awesome.

... willing to believe that work can be fun. You believe that it is possible to be productive and playful, strategic and silly, deliberate and delighted, afraid and amazed. Or maybe you don't believe that at all, but you are willing to put your skepticism aside because you and your business are worth it. 

You don't have to take my word for it.   

Tamara is a true guru. Her clear direction, inspiring support, and effective tools were exactly what I needed to propel my business forward. The weekend was incredibly productive and challenging (in the best possible way) without feeling like work at all. I got home feeling more confident in myself and with a clear idea of the clients I want to serve, the products and services I’m offering, and next steps to keep the ball rolling!   ~ KL, Non-profit Growth Strategist, 1 year in business  

Before this retreat I had no idea what I needed to focus on to maximize my time investment and push my company to the next level. I was unclear about who my next customers were, how to speak to them and what to do once I did speak to them. The Innovator's Way retreat opened up my creativity to dream and create a strategy for achieving my dream. Thanks to Tamara and her fun and supportive awesomeness I am now fully prepared to take my business from good to great!    ~ SS, Graphic Recorder, 4 months in business

I am a passionate, nonprofit leader and am often asked "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?". I have been dreaming of starting my own business to work more directly with people, yet I’ve been unsure of how to translate my ideas into action. After attending The Innovator's Way, I have the tools to sustain my confidence and refer back to as I prepare. Now rather than say “What if…” I can say, with conviction, "I will…". I already created my LLC! Tamara is an excellent and enthusiastic facilitator who beckons your highest self in order to actualize your professional aspirations.   ~  MD, Preparing now to launch her own business in 3-5 years