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Ongoing strategic support focused on sustainable growth and long-term clarity.


When Your Business Is Working. But You Don’t Feel Steady…
As a business grows, leadership starts to feel different. This piece explores why steadiness can lag behind traction. Why pushing through adds pressure. And how slowing down can help restore clarity and grounded leadership.
Jamie Pulliam
Jan 1, 20296 min read
Is It A Capacity Problem Or A Decision Problem?
Most of the time, when someone says they have a capacity problem, what they’re actually describing is the downstream effect of a series of decisions that were never fully made. It shows up as capacity. Work is backing up, timelines are slipping, people are stretched, you’re in more things than you expected to be, and there’s a constant sense of “we just need a little more room.” So the natural conclusion is: we need more capacity... more people, more time, more space. But if
Jamie Pulliam
3 hours ago3 min read


When Overfunctioning Quietly Becomes Part of the System
What we catch for others at work can reveal hidden problems with responsibility, ownership, and how teams function.
Jamie Pulliam
Aug 117 min read


How I Chose My AI Notetaker (and why I'm sticking with it for now)
The thinking behind how I chose my AI notetaker.
Jamie Pulliam
Jun 39 min read


My Rates (And the Thinking Behind Them)
Pricing so that founders can afford support is important to me.
Jamie Pulliam
Feb 33 min read


Which Leadership Support Option Is Best (and when)
Trying to figure out what kinds of leadership support would fit best? Here's a quick assessment!
Jamie Pulliam
Feb 14 min read


Exploring Leadership Support Options
Options that support early stage leaders, and how to decide which will fit best for you.
Jamie Pulliam
Feb 18 min read


What It Means To Engage With An Advisor
Having the capacity to engage with your business advisor is key to getting the right support.
Jamie Pulliam
Feb 17 min read
Holding leadership instead of handing it off
A case study: leadership development through business advising.
Jamie Pulliam
Feb 13 min read
Letting clarity take time
A case study: building leadership capacity through business advising.
Jamie Pulliam
Feb 13 min read
Staying present when things get complex
A case study: practicing leadership presence through business advising.
Jamie Pulliam
Feb 14 min read


What Does It Mean to Need a Strategic Thought Partner?
Leadership is a lonely place sometimes. This is the value of working with a strategic business advisor.
Jamie Pulliam
Jan 294 min read


Clarity Comes Before Strategy
This is by far my favorite article… it's the most common advice I discuss with my clients. To set the stage: This isn’t advice in the way most people mean it. Because this isn’t about what you should consider doing. And it isn’t designed to give you answers that can be applied immediately. This is intentional. When I am going to put content into the world, I want it to bring value. Literally not inspirationally. So if there is actionable insight, I will give it freely and ha
Jamie Pulliam
Jan 293 min read


When Your Messaging Stops Working, It’s Usually Not a Messaging Problem
As businesses grow, things begin to drift. This commonly shows up in messaging confusion. Here's what to do if you're experiencing this type of drift.
Jamie Pulliam
Jan 295 min read


When A Business Outgrows Its Founder (And Why That Is Not a Failure)
Business growth is tricky. The common "founders aren't made for growth" is far too flat to be generally true. This breaks down what it is to build a business, and the options you have when you achieve substantial growth.
Jamie Pulliam
Jan 297 min read


When Everything Feels Equally Important, Something Structural Has Shifted
Business growth comes with inflection points. And most often, they sneak past us until things have gone too far. Tune into the early signs!
Jamie Pulliam
Jan 294 min read


High-Functioning Exhaustion: When You’re Not Burned Out. Just Carrying Too Much
The most competent founders are the most affected by high-functioning exhaustion. If you're there, here's some advice.
Jamie Pulliam
Jan 295 min read


Every Business Is Unique
A look at how the same core challenge can show up completely different across different business scenarios.
Jamie Pulliam
Jan 293 min read


What Is Business Advising?
A nuanced look at what business advising is - and the benefits founders can consider.
Jamie Pulliam
Oct 19, 20253 min read


How Do I Know When I’m Ready for Advising?
If you’re asking the question, you’re probably close. Seeking an advisor isn’t something you do because you’re lost. It’s something you do because you want to lead with more clarity. It could be when you're feeling lost or too isolated. That's a great time to find the right advisor to support. It could be when you're facing a challenge and need experienced insight. Most of the time people reach out when they’re standing in some kind of fog—too many options, too many ideas, to
Jamie Pulliam
Oct 19, 20252 min read
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