Ease the burden,
embrace what’s possible

  • Value Builder Circle

    Value Builder Circle

    Reclaim 20+ Hours Weekly

    While Building a More Valuable Business

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    Ready-Made Blueprints

    These proven step-by-step programs help forward-thinking leaders like you move past the daily overwhelm and build something that lasts.

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    Feedback as a Gift

    Free Feedback Guide for Leaders.

    A practical guide on how to give feedback effectively.

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Business advising and fractional COO services

Liberated leaders share three common strengths: vision, insight, and an ability to lead teams through the spills and thrills it takes to shape the future.

They’re the dreamers and innovators who envision opportunities, build new offerings, and change industries for the better.

But they can also suffer from overwhelm, which runs the risk of spilling over onto their fellow builders.

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As a boutique advisory and Fractional COO firm, Liberated Leaders was founded to bring Success Architects into the lives of company decision-makers. We help them scale business performance, gain competitive advantage, and position their businesses for transition or exit — all with the structural frameworks and leadership chops to transform their world.

Get strategic clarity. Get focused on execution priorities. And marshal the discipline and rhythm to bring it all to life. And if we do it right, we’ll sprinkle in a dash of joy in the pursuit of value creation.

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Strategic Inflection Points

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    Architect Scale

    You’ve got a market: now what?
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    Fuel Competitive Advantage

    Ready for a strategic edge? Make smart decisions.

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    Succession Planning

    Thinking about a long-term exit? Preserve your options.
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Endorsements

Endorsements

“ What impressed me most was Tina and Alan's ability to step into our industry - where they don't have functional expertise - and immediately understand what we needed. Their framework for strategic decision-making and cultural evaluation has been invaluable.”

– Tiffany Mullis Brittain, Executive Director

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“ What stood out most was their ability to act as true partners—not just delivering on a project, but consistently looking out for the broader success of our business. I highly recommend Liberated Leaders ...”

– Rebecca Paruch, Chief of Staff to CEO

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“ Alan's approach balances authentic leadership with practical business results and has put us on track to realize a 10x ROI. ”

– Taruna Rai - Vice President, Information Technology

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“Tina quickly assessed my desired outcomes and the team maturity level of this relatively newly formed group of people as an executive team. Her ability to synthesize the situation and personalities and get all of us prepared for the event was impressive.“

– Rick Wilmer, CEO, ChargePoint

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“ He's a Rockstar when it comes down to establishing accountability, and providing feedback centered at business value. ”

– Marcin Święty, Chief Security Office

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“ Tina's investment in our success has transformed her into a trusted thought partner, effectively fulfilling the role of a fractional COO ”

– Ciaran Cosgrove, CEO, Nearform

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“... people appreciate your direct and indirect contribution and guidance. I have seen it from the front row.“

– Koby Avital, Technology strategic advisor

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Upcoming Talks & Events

Featured
The Hidden Gold Mine Workshop
Jul 31
The Hidden Gold Mine Workshop
Leadership on Tap: Building Strategic Networks Through Service
Aug 20
Leadership on Tap: Building Strategic Networks Through Service
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Experiences

Business Builder Programs

Helping North Carolina business owners evolve their companies

Workshops, Offsites, and Retreats

Liberating leadership teams

Our Latest Thinking

Our Insights
When Human Readiness for AI Reveals Regional Risk
When Human Readiness for AI Reveals Regional Risk

After a year studying AI readiness across Central and Western North Carolina, our cancelled study reveals something unexpected: limited engagement signals a critical gap in regional readiness. When leaders aren't part of these conversations now, they risk operating from fear when transformation is required.

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A conversation: When Feedback Becomes a Gift
A conversation: When Feedback Becomes a Gift

What if feedback isn’t a burden—but a gift?
In this powerful piece, we explore how one leadership team transformed their culture by shifting their mindset around feedback. When leaders stop avoiding difficult conversations and start seeing feedback as a vital tool for growth, everything changes—from team engagement to leadership development and long-term success.

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When Feedback Becomes a Gift: Building Cultures That Transform Organizations
When Feedback Becomes a Gift: Building Cultures That Transform Organizations

When leaders avoid giving feedback, they unknowingly create a 'feedback failure chain' that erodes culture and threatens competitive advantage. Discover how reframing feedback as a gift transforms organizations and builds authentic leadership cultures where innovation thrives.


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