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𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝘆𝘀—𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 Big companies dominate the AI headlines, but what about SMBs? You might think AI is too complex or costly for your business, but that’s not a viable strategy when every industry is well on the path to integrating AI solutions into their workflows.. It doesn’t matter what size your company is, AI is leveling the playing field. SMBs are using it to uncover untapped revenue streams, optimize operations, and personalize marketing like never before. Did you know AI-driven tools can analyze customer behavior in real-time, helping you predict what they’ll need before they even know? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵: SMBs often don’t know where to start. That’s where we come in. Our consulting team bridges the gap between buzzwords and actionable AI strategies tailored for growing businesses. The result? Smarter decisions, faster growth, and an edge over competitors still waiting to "figure out AI." Are you ready to outsmart your competition? Let’s talk.

Next week, we’re bringing in Emefa Boamah, founder of Emefa Boamah Embodiment Coaching, for a conversation that matters. Emefa is a Somatic and Embodiment-based Life and Business Coach, guiding high-achieving leaders to break free from burnout and lead with 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, and 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲. She’ll be sharing insights on: • Leading from fullness, not depletion: how embodied leadership fosters sustainable success • Shifting from hustle to alignment • Reclaiming energy while maximizing impact • Practical tools to lead with clarity and resilience This is a conversation worth having. Join us on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵, from 𝟭𝟮-𝟭 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧 as we dive deep into what it means to lead without sacrificing well-being. Grateful to have you with us, Emefa. Let’s get into it! Ready to dive in? Reach out to Angela Peat or secure your attendance directly here: https://lu.ma/hd3u334j

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗮𝘂: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 Hitting a growth plateau isn’t a sign to work harder—it’s a signal to work smarter. For many businesses, the problem isn’t effort; it’s direction. Here’s the truth: Scaling requires more than great products and strong marketing. It demands a strategy that aligns every part of your business, from operations to customer experience. The best strategies prioritize high-impact initiatives and cut the noise. Take a hard look at your current approach. Are you chasing too many opportunities? Are your teams focused on the same goals? The fastest-growing companies have a clear playbook and the discipline to follow it. Strategy isn’t static, either. It’s a living framework that evolves with market trends and technology. For example, AI can give your team data-driven insights to refine processes and predict future opportunities—but only if your strategy leverages those tools effectively. Feeling stuck? Sometimes an outside perspective is what you need to reframe your challenges and identify new opportunities. Let’s talk about how we can help you scale smarter.

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Big thank you from the Delve Collective to the talented Mark Hamilton for speaking at our Delve Deep Dive speaker series. We greatly appreciated learning about navigating the dynamics of culture and change and how authentic leadership plays a critical role during transformative periods. Key Highlights from the Session: - Recognizing cultural touchpoints to identify alignment gaps and realign values effectively. - Leveraging tools to guide teams through the complexities of organizational change. - The importance of authentic leadership through vulnerability, empathy, and consistency, particularly in times of transition. Your insights left us inspired, and we’re excited to see how Versa Culture continues to empower organizations. Thank you, Mark Hamilton & Versa Culture, for an insightful session! For more information or access to this series of events, contact Angela Peat or access https://lnkd.in/eUk7g2ek.

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! We’re thrilled to host Mark Hamilton of Versa Culture for our first 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 session for 2025! Mark, a celebrated culture strategist and change management expert, will explore "𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽". 🗓️  𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 Tuesday, 12-1 PM ET 📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Online (secure your spot on https://lu.ma/zms2c1cx ) Mark brings years of expertise in understanding the dynamics of organizational culture and leading through times of transformation. His insights promise to illuminate pathways to authentic leadership in ever-changing environments. Join us for this interactive session to gain actionable advice and ask your burning questions about leading with authenticity in the face of change. 💬 Ready to dive in? Reach out to Angela Peat or secure your attendance directly here: https://lu.ma/zms2c1cx. Let’s uncover how authentic leadership can shape the future of work. We can’t wait to see you there!

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 We at Delve Collective want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Andrea Smith for her inspiring participation in our recent 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 session. Your perspective truly challenged our thinking and opened new doors to understanding how AI can help us grow—not just as professionals but as humans striving for deeper connections and purpose. Your insights were thought-provoking and have set the stage for meaningful discussions within our community. Andrea’s emphasis on authenticity in the age of AI resonated deeply. This leads us to invite our network to reflect on these key questions: 🤔 What are your thoughts about 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆? 💬 Does 𝗔𝗜 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁  from our ability to be authentic? 🌍 How do you 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 in an increasingly digital world? Andrea has graciously offered to share her talk with others—if you’re interested, don’t hesitate to reach out! For a spot in future Delve Collective Deep Dives, reach out to Angela Peat or check out our upcoming events here: https://lnkd.in/eUk7g2ek. Let’s keep this vital conversation alive! Thank you, Andrea, for sparking this essential dialogue. Let’s keep growing together.

𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 December is here, and the countdown to the holidays has begun. While the main celebrations are still a couple of weeks away, this is the perfect time to get into a rhythm that lets you stay productive without burning out. With remote work blurring the boundaries between work and home life, a little intentionality can go a long way. Here are some thoughtful tips to help you stay on track while easing into the holiday spirit: 🎄 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲: A consistent schedule can help you stay organized and focused. Start and end your workday at the same time to create clear boundaries, ensuring there’s time left for personal activities and holiday prep. 🎁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: December tends to bring a mix of year-end deadlines and festive distractions. Identify your most important tasks each day and focus on completing those first. This approach keeps you ahead without feeling overwhelmed. ✨ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲: Find a spot in your home where you can concentrate. It doesn’t have to be fancy—just a place where you can minimize distractions and focus fully during work hours. ☕ 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀: Schedule small breaks throughout your day. Stretch, step outside, or just take a moment to breathe. These pauses not only recharge your mind but also help you return to your tasks with more clarity. 💆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: December can be a busy month, so don’t forget to look after yourself. A balanced diet, regular movement, and enough rest will keep your energy up and your stress levels down. 📴 𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗴 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗲: At the end of your workday, close your laptop and turn off notifications. Protect your personal time by fully stepping away from work, whether it’s to relax or to enjoy holiday traditions. 💬 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺: Even in remote setups, maintaining communication is key. Check in with colleagues and keep conversations warm and supportive. It’s a great way to stay aligned while fostering a sense of camaraderie. The weeks leading up to the holidays can be both exciting and busy, but finding balance is possible. By focusing on your priorities and creating healthy boundaries, you can finish the year strong and still enjoy the special moments this season brings.

Last week, Delve Collective's very own Angela Peat had the privilege of sitting on a consulting panel for Amy Cell's class at the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE). It was an inspiring experience to share the stage with our friend, mentor, and recent Delve Deep Dive speaker, Anthony Musci. While we might have forgotten to grab pictures during the panel, we’re grateful for the students who stayed afterward for this snapshot—and, more importantly, for the engaging questions and thoughtful discussions throughout the session. A special thank you to Amy for the opportunity to connect with such bright, curious minds. It’s moments like these that reinforce our passion for fostering innovation and collaboration across industries. Here’s to supporting the next generation of changemakers and entrepreneurs!

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! Join us for an insightful exploration into "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱?" led by the incredible Andrea Smith. Andrea is a People & Culture Business Partner at Salal Credit Union with over 10 years of HR expertise. As the founder of Kulture & Hustle Consulting, she’s on a mission to help organizations foster inclusive, authentic, and high-performing workplaces. Her passion for DE&I, change management, and AI-driven innovation has transformed teams and built cultures that thrive. In this session, Andrea will delve into balancing authenticity with AI, empowering teams through innovative AI strategies, and sharing actionable, practical insights. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a thought leader at the intersection of technology and culture! Join us on December 13th to explore how to lead authentically in a tech-driven world, strengthen your team dynamics, and embrace cutting-edge approaches for success in the digital age! For a spot at this session or future Delve Collective Deep Dives, reach out to Angela Peat or secure your attendance here: https://lu.ma/9ooni163