Scaling Up with Stacy Eads

My journey as we rolled over from 2021 into 2022 even allowed me back across our Northern Canadian border to see executive teams face to face again. That was the moment I realized how comfortable I’d become working from home, much like the rest of you. I forgot just how much I missed the laughter of a room filled with leaders no longer on “courtesy mute!”

As a business coach who helps companies typically scale at a rate of at least 20% year over year, my clients are always growing, so it seems like they’re always hiring. I’m often asked about the best interview questions that help employers see through the “interview mask” that all prospects put on to look their best in front of you. 

The “Great Resignation” has hit America, and Edmond, Oklahoma is no exception. Long-time loyal employees are quitting their jobs in record numbers across the state; just look at your LinkedIn feed to see all the career changes happening around your circle of influence.

Right about now, there are 3 months left in 2021, and your owner is tossing and turning every night wondering, “Are we going to stretch to hit our year-end goals, or is 2021 just another swing and a miss?”

Recently, I was asked to speak on a live webinar panel about time management. The host attended one of my workshops several years ago on the topic, and the lessons she learned really stuck with her—so much so that she began teaching others!

A year ago, our Edmond Business online magazine highlighted three Edmondites who were charting a new path in our energy-forward state—a green path toward battery supply chain necessities for electric vehicles. I’m proud to say I have just experienced the ultimate result every business coach dreams of with that very company, Galvanic Energy, LLC.

Last month, I shared the Networking Fundamental Laws 1-4, which included Law 4 about how to “work the room” if you are an introvert who is shy in group settings, versus an extrovert who typically bursts in the door with Kramer-like enthusiasm from Seinfeld. The laws described in part one were: Law 1: Consistency is…

For years now, one of my most sought-after training presentations has been “Networking for Introverts & Extroverts: Shaking Hands with Your Goals.” Recently, the Edmond Chamber of Commerce hosted Women Mean Business Breakfast, where they hired me to share these networking best practices with introverts and extroverts alike. If you have ever felt like the…

Last month, I was honored to coach Young President’s Organization (YPO) community members from Sri Lanka, Ireland, Kenya, Costa Rica, Los Angeles, Israel, Philadelphia, and East Africa as they explored how to create a well-rounded entrepreneurial life. When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream bigger and reach further than you ever thought…

In our February column, I went over the agenda for knowing “The Pulse of Your Company” through Daily, Standing Huddles of less than 12-15 minutes, as well as 1-hour Weekly Meetings with the “2-Pizza Rule” to ensure everyone within the meeting has a clear purpose. Companies who utilize the “Meeting Rhythms” for their company’s pulse have…