Making the leap from corporate partner to entrepreneur

After 25 years of working in my profession as a partner in an accounting firm, I decided to branch off and start my own small boutique firm. At this critical juncture in my career and life, I felt it was very important to find someone who would work with me to make an objective assessment of how I conducted myself from the perspective of my employees and clients. I needed someone to take a hard look from the outside in to help me better understand my strengths and, more importantly, my weaknesses, and guide me on how to make improvements. I began my search by speaking to work colleagues who had gone through a similar process and was highly recommended to Eden.

As an employer for the majority of my career, I had never gone through a critical review process.  Of course I was apprehensive about it, given what I had heard about other leader’s experiences.  Eden did a very thorough job of interviewing me and the people in my circle to learn all she could about me.  She reported back the good and the bad in a way that pulled no punches but was very helpful and insightful.  We then embarked on a specific plan, based on that feedback and my own goals, of areas to focus on.

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With constant follow up and encouragement, Eden helped guide me to better place in my professional life. I feel I am more responsive to client’s needs, I think more strategically about every aspect of my service delivery and I am always striving to improve.

Since our initial engagement I have used Eden for many different consulting aspects of my business. Her clarity on issues, organizational skills and overall great counsel has made her an indispensable part of my team.

– Matt Dapolito, president, NonProfit Fiscal Management LLC