How to Achieve Business Success Through Strategic Planning and Community Engagement Featuring Jessica Lackey

Jessica Lackey is a strategy and operations advisor who blends business strategy, practical application, and a human-centric approach to create sustainable businesses. With a background in corporate leadership, McKinsey & Company consulting, and a Harvard Business degree, Jessica knows a thing or two about hustle culture and what it feels like to judge success by the bottom line at all costs. Now, she combines her deep experience in consulting, Fortune 500 operations leadership, and coaching to help businesses grow without sacrificing the well-being of their clients, team, and community. In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to build a sustainable business without sacrificing wellbeing. Jessica and I discuss:Jessica's journey from corporate to entrepreneurship [02:07]The concept of enterprise thinking [02:58]Jessica's career transition to life coaching [06:05]The role of relationships in business success [10:32]Challenges in the first and second years of a new business [19:40]The power of community connections [22:23] Learn more about Jessica at: Website: https://www.jessicalackey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicalackey_consulting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-lackey/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jslackey Thank you to our sponsor: The Smashing the Plateau Community   Unlock exclusive strategy insights by subscribing now—our podcast experts have mastered your journey to success, just a click away!