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Optimizing Growth & Operations for Empowered Educator
As a fractional COO and strategic consultant for Empowered Educator, I’ve been leading key initiatives to align financial strategy, streamline operations, and enhance market positioning. My work focuses on turning big-picture goals into actionable systems that drive scalability and sustainability.
Services
New Business
Are you an entrepreneur with great ideas but no roadmap to success? I can help you by creating a go-to-market strategy that will differentiate you from your competitors alongside the operational strategy you need to ensure execution.
Business Developement
Don’t plateau: plan and push forward! Congratulations! You’re not a start-up anymore. Let me help you identify new revenue streams, improve operational efficiency, build processes, and develop sustainable income streams.
Strategy
Fractional COO and High-Level Business Guidance. If you’re ready to scale but need a clear execution roadmap without investing in full-time leadership, I will unify marketing, sales, operations, and finance under your strategic vision. I will help you prioritize initiatives and stay focused with clear measureables and motivational support.
Marketing
Marketing & Positioning: Are you struggling to attract and retain customers but don’t have the bandwidth to hire a team? I can help you clarify what makes your business unique, develop targeted campaigns to attract high-value customers, develop an omnichannel marketing strategy, help you craft a compelling brand narrative, and build your customer loyalty.
AI and Optimization
Work smarter, not harder! Learn how you can maximize efficiency and leverage AI to stay ahead of your competition. I’ll help you identify and integrate AI tools for automation, content creation, and efficiency to ensure cost-effective strategies to help your business thrive.
Founder and Mindset Coaching
Founders often feel overwhelmed and suffer from imposter syndrome at some point on their journey to success. I can help you develop resilience, get out of the weeds, and own your vision so you can lead effectively.
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About Kathleen
Kathleen Staten is a strategy and growth expert with 15+ years of experience in business strategy, marketing, demand generation, and executive leadership. She specializes in helping startups, nonprofits, and mission-driven businesses refine their go-to-market strategies, scale operations, and drive measurable growth.
Kathleen holds an MBA in Strategy and Entrepreneurship from SMU and a Bachelor of Music from Indiana University.