Develop yourself with Academy X.
On-demand courses
See below for short, micro-courses to help you set sail, find your voice, or price your services.
On demand courses are free-of-charge for Academy X Club Members and available to all for a nominal fee (seriously nominal, $1).
Coaching
Sometimes a little one to one support is in order. Work with me or one of the Mirai coaches to apply your own expertise to whatever challenges you face or to harness the opportunities in your environment.
We’re here for you!
The X Club
Originally “Christine’s Business Chix”, the Club is a weekly meet-up of no more than 10 entrepreneurs or leaders on the topics you need most.
The core curriculum is adapted for each group.
Academy X Books
Two questions we are always asked - How should I price my products?
How can I create scalable solutions from my consulting?
So, we assembled these guides - Pricing Made Simple and 20 Tools for e-Learning.
Download a copy, make a cup of coffee, and get to work.
Short courses
From Schumpeter to Wu-Tang: Basic finance economics lessons that matter IRL
The course breaks down the essentials and lingo of finance so that you can answer questions like “What is your monthly burn?” and talk about annual turn-over. And if you didn’t think Wu-Tang was an economist before the course, you will when you are done.
Coming soon.
Developing and testing your business model
So, here’s the thing. What you think will work in your business and what will work are almost definitely not the same. Thinking through and experimenting with a business model is key - and something you probably do before you quit your day job.
In this slightly longer course, you will build a business model canvas, identify an MVP, and create a simple test-the-market experiment.
Feeling good while making a living doing what you love: your IKIGAI and values
Your values are your anchor. You IKIGAI is your North Star. You need both to set sail.
In this course, you will engage in several exercises to identify your core values, how to balance what you love to do, what you are (or could be) good at, what the words needs, and what you can be paid for.
Coming soon.
Consulting essentials
Click here to sign up.
You’re an expert, we know! And you’re ready to share your knowledge with the world. But what does it really mean to consult?
One of the best things I ever did was to go through 7 (yes, 7!) interviews at a leading consulting firm. Nothing could have prepared me better to hit the ground running in my own practice.
From structuring a consulting engagement to slick-deck secrets, this course has you covered.
Blinded by blockchain: emerging tech and your business
Just because blockchain is a thing, doesn’t mean your company/product has to use it. Enroll in this course to learn the essentials of emerging technologies and what they mean for new and existing business. Apply your learning to evaluate your business model for potential opportunities and disruption.
Coming soon.
Going scrappy: free tools for testing ideas and getting started
2 weeks into lock-down, I was kicking myself for choosing a five instead of four-star hotel on a recent trip and for the rush charges on the 100 flash notebooks I printed at the last minute. When every dollar counts, you get creative fast. This course will take you through everything from website to logo-design on a shoestring.
Coming soon.
The proposal process
Amazing - you have a prospective client who just asked for a proposal. Before you panic-google “How to write a proposal,” take this short course.
It will save you time, effort, and stress. Most importantly, the course will walk you through not just how to write a proposal, but how to manage the proposal process.
Coming soon.
Pricing
You should take this with proposal writing. Pricing your product or your time right is a science - full of research, hypotheses, and testing.
This is a surprisingly fun, practical course chocka with cautionary tales and hands-on exercises.
Coming soon.
Project management
Even better news your proposal has been accepted. Now what?
It’s time to add value to your client. After all, that’s why they signed a contract.
This course covers the basics of project management, reporting, as well as managing and exceeding expectations.
Coming soon.
Getting real: Basic business planning and when to quit your day job (hint: not yet)
Time to put it all together. You’ve ideated, you’ve tested some assumptions, you’ve iterated. You may even have a small revenue stream.
In this course, you will create a simple business plan.
Coming soon.