Nice to virtually meet you! Here are some things about me.

I am an accidental career coach (grateful for the journey); downsized three times with a bonus and a severance.  Bizarre, to say the least. As an Entrepreneurs Source coach, I enjoy helping people discover their “Why” and creating a roadmap to help individuals and business owners in transition with growth strategies.  With over 18 years in marketing , advertising, sales and management I mentor individuals and teams to match their gifts and strengths with new possibilities and growth strategies.  I live in Indianapolis with my wife, Leah, and two children.  I am a graduate of Ball State University and an Eagle Scout.  In addition to coaching, I volunteer at Passport to Employment to help people with resumes, LinkedIn and interviewing techniques.

Work history.

Getting laid off/downsized with a severance and a bonus check is a bizarre experience, not once but three times! This is what drives me to help others. My “Why” is to help others find hope at their crossroads.  And there are so many opportunities to use your experiences and skills.

Here are some brief highlights:

  • Managed, trained and led a team of ten sales people for iHeart Media & Radio One (now Urban One).
  • Created a national network sales force for the Indycar Radio Network and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network.
  • Built sports marketing sponsorships on air, online and in person around the NCAA, NFL, NBA and Baseball for over 15 years in broadcasting.
  • Developed nonprofit programs to build donors with broadcast cause marketing campaigns.

Coaching highlights.

Moving from sales to consultant and now coach has been quite a journey!  Perhaps there was an award or two, but I have been busy building a local series of events and education sessions to help others explore new possibilities for their career!

  • Job Search Series for Encore Entrepreneurs was hosted with the SBA and Indy Chamber.
  • Rainmakers “Love Mondays Again” career growth series.
  • Passport to Employment is a weekly slate of programs and events that helps people find meaningful work and opportunities.
  • Multi-year Presidents Club winner.
  • Game Changer Award with the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.

“I started with just me and one truck, working out of my garage. I now have four employees, and I am in a commercial space. The earnings potential is pretty well limitless at this point. I am busy. I do have to spend time away from my family just as I did before. But now, if I want to stay home and cook my kids breakfast, I can. On nice sunny days, if I want to cut out early to take the kids swimming, I do. I don’t just have weekends to choose from anymore.”

BRANDEN BOWDEN, New Business Owner

Let’s start the discovery process with a free consultation. My goal is to help you discover what your future has in store, and I can’t wait to get started.

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