Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # n3ed.com Business coaching & consulting services ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://n3ed.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Perfect Route Leadership Lab launches August 1, 2026](https://n3ed.com/2026/07/lab-coming/) - On August 1, 2026, we're launching The Perfect Route Leadership Lab. It's an online coaching community where you can network with peers, access exclusive content, and participate in coaching opportunities. Watch tprll.com or click the Lab link in the menu for more information as we roll out this community. - [Kellé Thorpe is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2026/05/kelle-thorpe-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - When leaders can't read the numbers, learning doesn't land. Explore the missing link between leadership development and ROI. - [Dr. Bill Sodeman is on the Enterprise Podcast Network](https://n3ed.com/2026/03/dr-bill-sodeman-is-on-the-enterprise-podcast-network/) - I was recently a guest on the EPN podcast. Here's a question I ask every executive I work with: would you pay yourself your own hourly rate for the work you're doing right now?Most pause. Because the honest answer is no.It's easy to get pulled into firefighting mode. Solving yesterday's problems feels productive. But executives - [Webinar on misaligned leadership](https://n3ed.com/2025/09/webinar-on-misaligned-leadership/) - On October 17, 2025, at noon ET/9 am PT, I'm hosting a free LinkedIn webinar on misaligned leadership. Are you ready to uncover the hidden cost of misaligned leadership?Leadership is one of the most powerful forces in any organization. But when it’s out of sync—when vision, values, and actions don’t align—the results can be costly.Why - [Finding a qualified business coach](https://n3ed.com/2025/10/finding-a-qualified-business-coach/) - There are many business coaches out there - but how do you find a business coach who has the experience and qualifications needed to support your professional journey and challenges? It's essential to check their real-world qualifications, not just their certifications. I'm a Focal Point certified business coach with 13 years of C-level experience and - [Webinar on AI and Learning Communities is available on YouTube](https://n3ed.com/2025/12/webinar-on-ai-and-learning-communities-is-available-on-youtube/) - In today's webinar, I discussed the transition from knowledge-based learning communities to network-based AI-enabled learning communities. Thanks to everyone who attended for their great questions! The bonus PDF files are available at n3ed.com/webinar - [Dr. Bill Sodeman is on the Mindful Practice podcast](https://n3ed.com/2026/05/dr-bill-sodeman-is-on-the-mindful-practice-podcast/) - I am a guest on The Mindful Practice Podcast Show with Brownen Bayman. Most first-time executives are promoted because they were exceptional operators. The problem is that the skills that earned the promotion are rarely the ones that make leadership stick. After decades in academia, a stint in the dot-com world, 5 years as a - [Iraya Corley is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2026/04/iraya-corley-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - Most organizations treat HR as a last resort. Something breaks, a resignation surprises everyone, and then HR gets the call. Iraya Corley has spent over twenty years inside companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon watching that pattern play out. Her response has been to dismantle it wherever she lands. Iraya grew up navigating institutions without - [Matt Jakstis is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2026/04/matt-jakstis-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - Can you build high-performing teams without fixing the foundation first? Matt Jakstis on wellness, AI-driven learning, and extreme ownership. - [Alicia Henriquez is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2026/04/alicia-henriquez-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - Our guest for episode 33 is Alicia Henriquez of LiveBlocks. - [Mikayla Trinkley is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2026/04/mikayla-trinkley-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - Episode 32 of The Perfect Route features a 1:1 interview with Mikayla Trinkley of The Summit Country Day School in Cincinnati. What does it look like when HR stops being a compliance function and starts being a strategic one? I came away with a lot to think about: A 3-year pay equity initiative that transformed - [Reginald Nichols is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2026/03/reginald-nichols-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - In episode 31 of The Perfect Route, I sit down with HR professional and consultant Reginald "Reggie" Nichols for an honest conversation about what modern HR should look like. Reggie shares his non-traditional career path, from academic advising to union leadership to HR, and makes a compelling case for HR as a strategic partner, not - [Gus Prestera is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2026/03/gus-prestera-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - Gus Prestera, PhD MBA is this week's guest on episode 30(!) of my Perfect Route podcast. We had a great conversation about HR, L&D, and #strategy. L&D must think like business people, not just educators. Gus emphasizes aligning learning programs with concrete business metrics, creating pull-through beyond content delivery, and deploying change ambassadors to embed - [Rachel Platt is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2025/11/rachel-platt-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - In episode 13 of The Perfect Route, I talked with Rachel Platt of PLATTinum Consulting to explore the pivotal role of learning and development (L&D) in small and medium-sized businesses. Rachel, with her extensive HR experience, shared valuable insights on how organizations can cultivate a culture of growth without a formal L&D department. Rachel Platt's - [Chris Chaia is on my podcast](https://n3ed.com/2025/12/chris-chaia-is-on-my-podcast/) - I have been having great conversations with Chris Chaia about the business of coaching. Many coaches pay less attention to their business and miss important opportunities as a result. We recently recorded one of these for The Perfect Route podcast - it's available on my podcast page on Apple, Amazon, and Spotify. You can also - [Alex Suchmann is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2026/02/alex-suchmann-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - Episode 25 of The Perfect Route features an interview with Alex Suchmann, CEO of Barometer XP. What if work training could actually be fun — and more effective? Alex reveals how play-based experiential learning transforms team dynamics, busts workplace silos, and makes skills stick. Forget passive PowerPoints — games are the future of L&D. Listen - [Riya Sood is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2026/02/riya-sood-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - What does it really take to make HR a true business partner? Experienced CHRO Ria Sood shares hard-won insights on leadership capability, M&A integration, measuring real learning impact, and building a culture of trust. If you're in HR or L&D, you can't afford to miss this one! Watch or listen to it now. - [Keith Meyerson is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2026/02/keith-meyerson-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - Is your L&D strategy actually moving the needle — or just checking boxes? Keith Meyerson is features in episode 27 of The Perfect Route, and he pulls no punches on vanity metrics, broken performance management, and why most "teams" are just org charts. If you're serious about building real business impact through learning, this episode - [Melissa Cruz is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2026/03/melissa-cruz-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - Today's episode of The Perfect Route features an interview with Melissa Cruz, a coach and strategic advisor for women leaders, who discusses her perspective on and experience in business coaching. This clip addresses the power of learning from mistakes. Watch the full episode on our podcast page, or go to our podcast partners at YouTube, - [Michelle Meurer is on The Perfect Route](https://n3ed.com/2026/03/michelle-meurer-is-on-the-perfect-route/) - Our guest for episode 29 is Michelle Meurer. Michelle is a former attorney turned Chief People Officer, and we discussed why L&D is your most strategic investment — not a cost center. From AI adoption to leading through ambiguity, this conversation is packed with real-world insights. It's time to rethink how your organization develops people. - [Rebecca Reese on AI and instructional design](https://n3ed.com/2025/09/rebecca-reese-on-ai-and-instructional-design/) - Rebecca Reese shares her thoughts about AI and instructional design. Episode 6 of The Perfect Route is available on our podcast page. - [Welcome to the n3ed.com blog!](https://n3ed.com/2025/08/welcome-to-the-n3ed-com-blog/) - We’re thrilled to launch the very first post on our n3ed.com blog! 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