Exec retires at 37 and now lands corporate training contracts as a 7 figure consultant

Anniedi Essien, Idem Spark CEO, interviews People Development Visionary Dr. Lakila Bowden, Chief Operating Officer of iSee Technologies a featured speaker in our Swagger School® roundtable series on Consulting the Workplace of Tomorrow for a spotlight on Elevating Self Care & Training Corporate Teams.

In this conversation, Swagger School® alumni Dr. Lakila Bowden shares her journey of starting Isee Technologies, a consulting firm focused on people development, alongside her sister. She discusses the personal challenges she faced while building her business, including the loss of her mother and the birth of her son. Lakila emphasizes the importance of leveraging corporate experience, establishing a strong process for client engagement, and adapting to the evolving needs of corporate clients. She also highlights the significance of self-care, thought leadership, and the dynamics of working with family in business. Finally, she offers valuable advice for aspiring consultants, encouraging them to expect success and trust their intuition.

About our Guest Speaker:
Dr. Lakila Bowden is the charismatic voice that high-achieving women didn’t know they were missing. A visionary speaker, company founder, and unapologetic rest advocate, she’s the COO of iSee Technologies and author of The Sho’ Nuff Principle: A High-Achieving Woman’s Guide to Self-Care, Self-Promotion, & Self-Celebration.

After a thriving executive career in Fortune 500 companies like GE and DaVita—and retiring from corporate America at just 37—Dr. Bowden’s charted a bold path that’s led to her becoming a trusted voice on stage for powerhouse organizations like The Walt Disney Company, Kraft Heinz, Verizon, and JP Morgan.

Lakila embraces a multi-hyphenate lifestyle, which aligns with her personal ethos to operate in flow vs force in wealth creation and living life in celebratory fashion.

As a proud North Carolina A&T Aggie Alum, her academic credentials, including an MBA from Emory University and an honorary doctorate in Humanitarianism, bolster her practical strategies for balancing demanding careers with personal well-being.

She resides in the Atlanta area, enjoying the adventures of life with her remarkable husband, Eric, and their brilliant and kind son, Zaire Aasir.

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Key Takeaways:
-You are not a novice at the negotiation table even if you’re pivoting to a new area
-The transition from corporate to consultant offers many transferable skills
-Navigating personal transitions can inform business decisions.
-Executive presence is crucial in corporate negotiations.
-Establishing a repeatable process is key to acquiring new corporate clients.
-Listening to client needs allows for adaptable offerings as landscapes evolve.
-Thought leadership can enhance credibility and impact.
-Working with family requires trust and clear communication.
-Pricing services at a premium ensures sustainability.
-Building business credit is essential for accessing capital in high growth periods.
-Expecting success can attract opportunities and resources.


Chapters

00:00 The Journey Begins: From Corporate to Consulting
03:13 Navigating Personal Challenges and Business Growth
06:05 Leveraging Corporate Experience for Consulting Success
09:00 Adapting to Corporate Needs: The Importance of Listening
12:01 Thought Leadership and Cultural Change in Organizations
15:03 Keys to Success: Pricing, Sustainability, and Business Credit
18:04 Resilience, Reinvention and Expectation: The Mindset for Success

To learn more about iSee Technologies and connect with Dr. Lakila, visit her at https://lakilabowden.com/ or https://www.iseetechinc.com/

Keep in touch with Dr. Lakila on LinkedIn, visit her at   / dr-lakila-bowden-mba-0463272  

To learn more about Swagger School, visit us at https://swaggerschool.com


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