From Clear as Mud to Crystal Clear Strategy – Elaine Lankford

Connected Leaders Academy Can you explain your strategic vision in one sentence? Not your mission—your actual strategy. If you hesitated, you're not alone. Eighty percent of businesses fail within five years, not from lack of passion or customers, but from lack of strategic clarity. Whether you're solidifying your first $50K or scaling to seven figures, this session will transform how you think about building your venture. You'll discover why smart entrepreneurs still struggle with strategy and learn the difference between being busy and being strategic. Through a proven four-pillar framework—Strategic Position, Sustainable Model, Scalable Systems, and Measurable Impact—you'll gain practical tools that work at any business stage. You'll learn how to move from hoping tactics become strategy to building with crystal clear intention. Walk away with a 90-Day Strategic Sprint tailored to your level, the Strategic Priority Matrix to eliminate what's costing you growth, and three immediate actions to multiply your effectiveness. Just as physical vision can move from blurry to 20/20, your strategic vision can become crystal clear. A business without strategy is just an expensive job. With strategic clarity, you build a platform for exponential impact. 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. [email protected] https://www.shestepsforwardcoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shestepsforwardcoaching https://www.instagram.com/shestepsforward_coaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-lankford/   ~ More About The Connected Leaders Academy ~ 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. [email protected] https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ Sponsors Resilient Leaders Alliance   https://www.aletheafelton.com/        Imperfect Harmony    https://imperfectharmony.life/     Schilling Sales and Marketing, Inc.  https://ScottSchilling.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/