In this conversation, I discuss my journey of building a business while transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. I'm working to help others manage the efficiency trap and the challenges we face with emerging technology's impact on the pace of employee learning.

I walk through my roadmap for building an online learning community and digital consulting business.

This is new for me. Sharing unfinished progress during the process is uncomfortable. But that's why I'm pushing myself to do it.

Follow along for updates as I prep for the launch.

Connecting the Contours with Derek MacDonald helps overwhelmed tech leaders build effective teams, systems, and sales cycles. You can have work weeks where you actually cross things off of your to-do list.

Imagine seeing real progress toward your goals. It’s possible — without hustle culture or trending fads. Really.

Topics range from business strategy and content marketing, to personal anecdotes and lessons in leadership.

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My name is Derek MacDonald and I’m on a mission to help marketing and sales teams align purpose with process to create better systems. 

With insights from 15 years of building marketing, sales, and operations teams, I offer foundational approaches to personal and professional development that you can try, too.

We discuss strategies for sustainable growth here and in my monthly newsletter, Connecting the Contours. I also share how grace, pace, and space help me navigate daily work and life.

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