Connected Leaders Academy

What happens when your vision demands building not just one entity, but multiple organizations spanning different sectors and continents? The pressure can be overwhelming – but it’s also where extraordinary leaders are forged.

Join Elaine Lankford as she shares her journey of simultaneously building an LLC and a nonprofit organization while expanding operations from the United States to Kenya. As both a business owner pursuing a personal coaching practice and a President/Executive Director leading seven team members across her nonprofit, she’s navigated the intense pressure of multi-entity leadership in real-time.

This isn’t about perfect balance – it’s about strategic resilience. When you’re responsible for different organizational cultures, funding streams, regulatory environments, and impact missions, traditional leadership advice falls short. The daily pressure of keeping multiple entities thriving while pursuing expansion across international borders requires a completely different playbook.

In this session, you’ll discover:

• How to maintain clarity and focus when pulled in multiple directions across different organizations

• The mindset shifts that transform overwhelming pressure into organizational power

• Practical systems for managing day-to-day operations across diverse entities

• Strategic approaches to international expansion while building domestic foundations

• Leadership techniques that work whether you’re coaching individuals or directing teams of seven (or more).

Drawing from real experiences of building in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors, this talk reveals how strength, courage, tenacity, and determination aren’t just personal qualities – they’re organizational assets that can be systematically developed and leveraged.

Whether you’re considering multi-entity ventures or currently drowning in the complexity, you’ll leave with concrete strategies to forge the future you envision and create the transformation your missions demand. The pressure doesn’t disappear – but you’ll discover how to turn it into your greatest competitive advantage.

Elaine is a passionate advocate for Christian female entrepreneurs and founder of She Steps Forward Coaching and She Steps Forward International (SSFI). As a certified John Maxwell Team member, she combines expertise in speaking, leadership development, and entrepreneurial coaching with a faith-based approach to help women step confidently into their God-sized dreams. Through her coaching practice, she provides strategic planning and

individualized support to aspiring entrepreneurs, while SSFI, her nonprofit organization, equips both American and African women to lead impactful ventures. The organization hosts annual women’s conferences in both continents and operates a Seed Money Grant program supporting rising Christian female entrepreneurs. Under Elaine’s leadership, SSFI also conducts humanitarian work in Nairobi, Kenya, furthering its mission of empowering women globally.

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Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success

• Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth.
• Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you’re always one step ahead.
• One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with Connected Leaders Academy’s founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges.

jose@connectedleadersacademy.com

https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/

Sponsors

Tammy De Mirza®    https://tammydemirza.com/

She Steps Forward Coaching    https://shestepsforwardcoaching.com/

Resilient Leaders Alliance   https://www.aletheafelton.com/

To get more of Connected Leaders Academy, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/connected-leaders-academy/