Invest in your future. Make the LEAP.
LEAP is designed to launch and boost independent consulting businesses through a three step methodology that includes: a initial assessment process, impactful learning program, and long-term support. Our programs will fit you no matter where you are in your consulting journey.
Which program is right for you?
Launch your consulting career with expert consultant Kris Taylor.
Kris Taylor has over 14 years in consulting as a leadership and organizational development consultant at Evergreen Leadership. After realizing that she could help others launch their consulting businesses quickly, she developed LEAP.
Learn how to reach your clients with marketing specialist Katie Workman.
In one year, Katie built a successful online marketing business and has provided strategy, design, and content solutions spanning multiple industries.
So what exactly do Kris and Katie do?
DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT…
Andrea Bednar
Founder & CEO, PoP Associates, LLC
It is scarier than I thought to make the LEAP, but back in 2013 my integrity and my heart would no longer tolerate not making the LEAP. I left the consulting firm I’d worked for and created my own consulting and education firm. It took me two years to realize that I wouldn’t die each time I got a “no” – that my survival wasn’t in jeopardy – and that, yes, I really could do this. Now, two years beyond that place, I’m happier than I’ve ever been. I love the independence, flexibility, creativity and even the risk of running my own firm. If you are ready to make the LEAP (even if you are scared to do so), Kris Taylor is the right person to have by your side. She knows business; she knows entrepreneurs; she knows failure and she knows success. You can do this.
John McMahon
Founder, Traction Leadership
To become a successful consultant you must possess knowledge, passion for your subject, hard fought experience, and a genuine desire to help others.
While your experience and skills will help you deliver your content, it will be of negligible use in running your business.
Kris Taylor, whom I’ve known and worked with for over 10 years can help you learn how to navigate not only the transition to becoming a consultant, but help you understand and speed up your ability to manage a consulting practice.
Kris has deep experience not only as a professional trainer and educator, but also as someone who made the transition to consulting successfully herself. I trust her and confide in her and know she can help you.
Alexandra Ruffalo-Perry
CEO, Practically Speaking
If you are considering launching your own business, you need LEAP! In just a few short sessions, Kris has given me the tools to clearly define my business and set goals for the future.
She’s helped me align my vision with my values and helped me to avoid the common pitfalls of starting out in consulting. There’s no doubt our continued work together will yield tremendous results!
Barb Hickner
Outreach Coordinator, Family Health Clinic
All in all, Katie Workman, is truly an asset to our organization. She works very hard, has taken ownership of her work with us and is always willing to try something new and different.
She shares ideas, takes criticism extremely well and continues to look for new and insightful ways to help us grow our business through advertising, promotion and outreach. She approaches ideas with an open-mind, is willing to consider all possibilities and is always positive in her approach.
Angie Nuttle
CEO, Corporate OD Strategies
I am on a different trajectory today because of Kris Taylor’s work and writings. I experienced her teachings, particularly chapters 1 through 4 of her book, which shifted my thinking completely about my leadership, career, and life. I am now CEO of my own company and loving every minute of it.
Nicole Gebhardt
Founder, Niche Pressworks
I made the leap from corporate to private consulting at the peak of my career so that I could work from home with my children. I had the knowledge and skills to succeed, but I was often overwhelmed creating proposals, agreements, promotional materials, and of course, my services…all at once. It wasn’t easy, but it was absolutely worth it.
Over the years, Kris Taylor has become a valuable mentor – helping me make important decisions with greater clarity and confidence. If you get the chance to tap into her knowledge and experience – grab it!
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