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A simple date declaration was exactly how I kicked off a similar blog post exactly two years ago. As I am writing this, I realized that exactly 2 years ago I accepted an offer to join what I believe to be one of the greatest digital agencies in existence today, Search Discovery<\/a>.<\/p>\n And just as I did two years ago, I am announcing today:<\/p>\n As of March 3rd, 2018, I am heading off into the wild blue entrepreneurial yonder and rebooting my solo training, speaking, consulting, blogging, and podcasting business right here at LeaPica.com. <\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m calling it \u201cLea Pica 2.0\u201d. Because, the web.<\/p>\n Why in the world would I leave such an amazing organization?<\/p>\n First, it helps to understand why I joined them. Starting my own practice was super fun, like a hobby I was getting paid for. But, I\u2019ll admit, I learned pretty quickly that creating a business from scratch wasn\u2019t like the paint-by-numbers kits I did as an aspiring child Bob Ross. Search Discovery allowed me to gain better stability and work with incredibly talented practitioners and hone my craft.<\/p>\n I wish to express deep, infinite gratitude for the experience of working for Search Discovery.<\/strong> There is a nary a harder-working, expertise-laden, and deliciously zany agency family out there.<\/p>\n What this company does to create a sense of camaraderie and create a consistent culture is awe-inspiring. I consider it a privilege to have worked for them for so long and I recommend it to any digital practitioner.<\/p>\n While there, I had the distinction of training their analytics and BI teams in my proprietary P.I.C.A. Protocol\u2122 data visualization methodology, learned three new data viz platforms, delivered numerous workshops and got to serve thousands of practitioners like yourself.<\/p>\n But, a voice on the wind whispered to me that it was finally time to move on. And now, I want to go even BIGGER. I\u2019m ready to turn this cute, paid hobby into a real, thriving business that serves you.<\/p>\n Here are just some of the awesome projects I\u2019m plotting for you:<\/strong><\/p>\n Yep…looks like I\u2019ll be pretty busy in the coming months, which is a good thing. But, if you\u2019re interested in taking your presentation and data viz skills to a whole new level through training workshops and private consulting, contact me for a discovery call.<\/strong><\/p>\n In particular, I want to make sure you\u2019re aware of my Inspired Insights Data Storytelling Boot Camp<\/a>, and it\u2019s my soup-to-nuts tool belt for delivering ideas and insights in a way that engages, excites, and inspires action.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you can expect to receive with every custom-tailored workshop:<\/strong><\/p>\n And in honor of my reboot, I\u2019m including a complimentary Individual Laser Coaching session<\/strong> (a $2500<\/strong> value)<\/strong> for every student enrolled in your workshop if you mention the code \u201cREBOOT\u201d. That\u2019s for free, people.<\/p>\n Here is just a sampling of praise for the boot camp:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI learned presentation skills I wished I knew at the beginning of my career.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cLea is a wealth of presentation knowledge and experience. She cuts through the clutter of most presentations and helps smart people craft the best stories.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI would recommend it as a must for anyone presenting data, insights, and interested in better presentations in general.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n So, ready to do this thing with me? \u00a0If so, I highly suggest <\/strong>contacting me<\/strong><\/a> today to schedule a discovery call. <\/strong>My schedule books months in advance!<\/p>\n There\u2019s one more thing I\u2019d like to add. This year, I\u2019ve been inspired by some of my more spiritual experiences in the last few years and asked myself how I can create a conscious business that gives back. So, starting this month, I will be pledging 1% of all of my proceeds to the <\/strong>Women in Transition<\/strong><\/a> foundation of Philadelphia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n WiT is an exceptional organization with a powerful mission: to empower women to attain safety, equality,\u00a0and justice, and build independent and self-sustaining lives for themselves and their children. I highly recommend considering them for your next charitable donation!<\/p>\n In retrospect, it\u2019s most fitting that I\u2019m taking my 2.0 leap exactly 2 years post-leap. I kinda like full circle things. Except for pie charts.<\/p>\n To everyone who has supported me at Search Discovery and the greater measure community, I honor you and am forever grateful to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n Buckle up, this is going to be fun.<\/p>\n\n
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