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From Corporate to Consultant: How Jess Almlie Designed a Business with Purpose and Intention

May 26, 2025·29 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Jess Almlie is a Learning and Performance Strategist and Founder of Almlie Consulting. In this episode, Jess shares her journey from VP of Learning and Development to independent consultant and how strategic reflection and networking helped her make the leap. During this conversation, Jess unpacks the evolution of her business, including the creation of her “coach-sulting” model and upcoming book on transforming L&D teams into strategic partners. Jess also reflects on what she learned from a failed first attempt at entrepreneurship and how she now defines success beyond just business outcomes. Links• Website: https://www.jessalmlie.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessalmlie/• Podcast, “L&D Must Change”: https://www.jessalmlie.com/podcast• Blog, “L&D Must Change”: https://www.jessalmlie.com/blog• Subscribe to Jess’s Newsletter, “L&D Must Change”: https://almlie-consulting.kit.com/87e0251322

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