What you'll learn:

1. How to turn around failing teams by implementing honest leadership, accessible office hours, and graceful exit rituals
2. Why building roles around people instead of business needs creates unsustainable organizational structures
3. The CHAOS framework for systematically delegating, automating, or eliminating work that doesn't serve you
4. How training managers on hiring, retention, and self-management creates exponentially better team outcomes
5. Why teams must be healthy before they can be happy, and happy before they can be high-performing
6. How to budget correctly for hiring by adding 6-9 months to cover recruitment time and potential mishires
7. The critical distinction between solving today's problems with contractors versus building tomorrow's team with full-time hires
8. Why psychological safety and constructive disagreement are prerequisites for high-performing teams, not optional perks

Some takeaways:

1. Turn around toxic team cultures through radical honesty and permission to exit.
2. Invest your leadership time in training managers, not doing their work.
3. Implement weekly office hours where you only listen.
4. Design graceful exits as carefully as you design onboarding.
5. Stop building roles around people and start building around business needs.
6. Budget for hiring reality, not hiring fantasy.
7. Apply the CHAOS framework quarterly to reclaim your time and focus.
8. Prioritise healthy teams over happy teams, and happy teams over high-performing teams.
9. Recognise that chaotic structures inevitably lead to savage restructures.

Where to find Neda

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedasahebelm/
• keshty: https://www.keshty.com/
• Newsletter: https://theminoritymisfit.beehiiv.com/subscribe
• @nedasahebelm if people want to follow her on IG!

Where to find Milly

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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What you'll learn:

1. How to build community with members rather than for them by co-creating value from the earliest stages
2. Why successful community metrics focus on connections between members, not engagement rates or post volume
3. The "win-win-win" framework for designing community programs that serve members, partners, and the organisation
4. How small teams leverage member-led initiatives to scale impact without burning out
5. Why community building requires slow, sustained effort rather than quick returns like social media marketing
6. The power of designing business operations around life priorities rather than sacrificing personal well-being
7. How to identify if you're truly a "community person" by examining your emotional response to connecting with others
8. Strategic approaches to making founders and leaders "redundant" by building self-sustaining community systems

Some takeaways:

1. Community requires fundamental mindset shifts from traditional growth strategies.
2. Peer support within niche communities addresses isolation that broader networks cannot solve.
3. The most valuable community metric is connection density between members, not platform engagement.
4. Member-led programming scales impact while building ownership and deeper engagement.
5. Small teams achieve outsized impact through strategic "win-win-win" thinking and clear constraints.
6. Community cultures must balance consistency with experimentation to maintain energy and prevent stagnation.
7. Businesses should plan life first, profit second and impact third to achieve sustainable community leadership.
8. Breaking into community work requires emotional alignment more than specific skills or credentials.

Where to find Ece

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecekurtaraner/

Where to find Milly

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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What You'll Learn

1. How to leverage your network's second-degree connections rather than direct contacts when job hunting as a generalist
2. Why the 50+ demographic represents untapped talent with unique adaptability forged through decades of technological change
3. How to position yourself as the "wild card candidate" when working with recruiters who prefer specialists
4. Why listing multiple companies on LinkedIn actually increases your visibility to executive search firms
5. How generalist skills become increasingly valuable in senior leadership roles where cross-functional translation is essential
6. Why saying yes to opportunities that don't make immediate sense creates unexpected career pathways
7. How to lead teams of specialists without competing with their expertise through humility and translation
8. Why micro-networks like Generalist World are replacing broad platforms as the future of professional networking

Some Takeaways

1. Network relationships operate on delayed reciprocity and trust-building.
2. Recruiters use LinkedIn as a competitor-mining tool, which disadvantages generalists but creates specific opportunities.
3. The 50+ workforce faces structural disadvantages from demographic homogeneity in hiring rather than intentional ageism.
4. Career progression for generalists follows a counterintuitive pattern where early-career sacrifice leads to senior-level advantage.
5. Business failure is contextual and environmental rather than purely execution-based, making timing and market positioning crucial.
6. Professional micro-networks are replacing broad platforms as the primary value creation mechanism in career development.
7. Leading specialist teams requires deliberate humility and role clarity around being the translator rather than the smartest person.
8. Career resilience requires accepting that lows make highs better while maintaining benchmarks for when to pivot.
9. The entrepreneurship explosion driven by AI and shifting employment norms creates new pathways for midlife generalists.

Where to find Jonathan

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsimpsontarling/
• Twitter: https://x.com/JSimpsonTarling

Where to find Milly

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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Karolina Sarna is a physicist-turned strategy coach and founder. Originally trained in atmospheric physics, she moved from research to applied space systems, then into data science and product leadership roles. Her work has ranged from building satellite mission components to designing end-to-end data pipelines to leading product and strategic initiatives for emerging tech teams. Karolina is also the founder of Rebel Strategy Lab, where she coaches mid-career “rebel leaders” and helps companies build strategy that aligns people, planet, and profit.

What you'll learn:

• How to pivot your career using “A-to-B” moves—shifting just one variable at a time to evolve instead of start over
• Why uncertainty can sometimes feel safer than certainty, and how to use that awareness to keep your options open
• A simple “hell yes or no” filter to choose which projects to say yes to when you have many possible paths
• How to give clear, timely, non-personal feedback that builds trust and helps people improve quickly
• How to build a consulting practice gradually, including setting a realistic 12–18 month runway and fallback criteria
• Why investing in tools that improve understanding of AI-generated output (like code visualizers) builds confidence and quality

Where to find Karolina

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolina-sarna/
• Website: https://rebelstrategylab.com/
• Unmute Newsletter:

Where to find Milly

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aEZh5jzzPjVJW45MIl6Vc?si=6aa4a65865ab4ae1
• Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expert-facilitator-shares-golden-advice/id1814092399?i=1000729702455
• Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yaxmJW7ogmg
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• The AI fluency Quiz: https://www.aiskillsquiz.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/

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What You'll Learn

1. How to design workshop experiences using the Kaos Pilots 5E model (excitement, entry, engagement, exit, extension) to guide groups from their current state to desired outcomes
2. Why maintaining neutrality as a facilitator—using clean questions and avoiding evaluative responses—creates psychological safety and equal participation across diverse groups
3. The critical distinction between transactional, emotional, and social communication layers that remote organizations must address to build genuine connection beyond their immediate teams
4. How "starter energy" versus "maintainer energy" defines career trajectories and why recognizing your natural inclination accelerates professional fulfillment and business success
5. Why the first 15 minutes of any large gathering determine engagement levels and how to create comfort through active welcoming, voice activation, and multiple participation pathways
6. The power of testing business ideas systematically before committing, allowing energy levels and genuine interest to guide strategic decisions rather than assumptions
7. How simplicity and clarity in online facilitation trumps complex tools, with methods like liberating structures' "1-4-All" providing individual reflection time before group discussion
8. Why gathering people around cultural topics and human experiences—not just social hours—builds the emotional connections that remote teams desperately need for collaboration

Some Takeaways

1. Purpose precedes gathering—clarity prevents cultural damage
2. Remote work demands intentional emotional connection
3. Neutrality enables authentic participation
4. Starter energy differs fundamentally from maintainer energy
5. Comfort creates engagement; safety remains subjective
6. Systematic testing reveals sustainable business models
7. Broad methodologies solve specific pain points
8. AI amplifies the necessity for human facilitation
9. Joy fuels impact; depletion destroys it

Where to find Perle

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perlelc/
• Website: www.needworkshops.com
• Unmute Newsletter: https://unmute.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Where to find Milly

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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What You'll Learn

1. How to advocate effectively for flexible work arrangements by getting clear on specific needs and organizational obstacles
2. Why trust is the foundation of successful remote work policies and how it operates reciprocally between employers and employees
3. How to tell professional stories where location isn't the central element of success
4. Strategic approaches to building flexible work policies that cascade from CEO beliefs through entire organizations
5. Why surveillance and micromanagement create compliance issues rather than solving productivity concerns
6. How identity shifts throughout careers and the importance of allowing people to pivot and evolve
7. Methods for crafting portfolio careers that blend consulting, speaking, and thought leadership
8. Why ageing represents opportunity rather than limitation in modern work structures

Some Takeaways

1. Effective flexibility advocacy requires precision and preparation
2. Trust shifts form rather than disappearing
3. Surveillance creates the problems it aims to solve
4. Strategic flexibility requires comprehensive organisational integration
5. Career narratives must transcend location-based success
6. Identity evolution demands adaptability and acceptance
7. Portfolio careers need integrated expertise
8. Age represents opportunity, not decline
9. Future success demands story-crafting over credentials

Where to find Nola

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolasimon/
• Website: https://www.nolasimon.com/
• Substack: https://nolasimonhrcoe.substack.com/

Where to find Milly

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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What You'll Learn

1. How to break the "whiteboard paralysis" that keeps founders stuck in planning mode instead of testing ideas
2. Why situational leadership frameworks help founders delegate effectively without losing control
3. The specific methodology behind "decision journaling" to build confidence in high-stakes choices
4. How to create a "Keystone document" that makes AI 10x more effective for business operations
5. Why reframing sales as problem-solving eliminates the "icky" feeling around business development
6. The two critical mistakes that prevent 90% of founders from successfully scaling their businesses
7. How to design operational workflows around individual energy patterns and zone of genius
8. Why 2024-2025 represents a golden age for founders despite market volatility and AI disruption

Some Takeaways:

1. The "No Battle Plan Survives Contact" Principle
2. The Delegation Paradox for Scaling
3. Decision Journaling for Founder Confidence
4. The Keystone Document Revolution
5. Sales as Service, Not Transaction
6. The AI Implementation Sweet Spot
7. The Mom Test for Real Customer Insights
8. Community-Driven Business Transitions
9. The Golden Age Contrarian View

Where to find Caitlin

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceoferguson/
• Website - https://www.coopilots.io/
• Podcast: https://groundsforgrowth.podbean.com/

Where to find Milly

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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What you'll learn:

1. How to identify misalignment through body awareness and journaling techniques
2. The framework for transitioning from traditional employment to entrepreneurship without rigid planning
3. Methods for balancing masculine and feminine energy cycles in business decision-making
4. Strategies for "batch cooking" work sessions to optimize productivity and rest
5. Techniques for maintaining technology-life balance through intentional nature time
6. How to use cycle tracking for strategic business and project planning
7. The importance of community containers for sustainable professional growth
8. Practical approaches for following intuitive guidance in career transitions

Some takeaways:

1. Body-based alignment assessment
2. Vision-over-process entrepreneurship
3. Cyclical work optimization
4. Strategic technology boundaries
5. Community as competitive advantage
6. Intuitive business timing
7. Publishing-over-producing strategy
8. Grounding mechanisms for digital entrepreneurs
9. Transition courage framework

Where to find Ishita

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishita-agarwal1/
• The Cosmic Touch: https://the-cosmic-touch.mvt.so/
• Menu of Generalist Services: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGyH7c-g6k/XT-K_EffF42ruIl5y90UWw/edit

Where to find Milly

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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What you'll learn:

1. How to transition between industries by focusing on transferable relationship-building skills rather than domain expertise
2. Why community management should focus on fostering loyalty and advocacy rather than direct sales conversion
3. How flat hierarchy cultures in Scandinavian companies create more collaborative and efficient work environments
4. The strategic approach to rapid skill acquisition that enables month-long mastery of complex financial concepts
5. Why prompt engineering is fundamentally advanced communication skills rebranded with technical terminology
6. How generalist professionals can leverage their diverse backgrounds as competitive advantages in specialized roles
7. The difference between work-life balance and life-work integration for modern knowledge workers
8. How to identify and articulate the connecting thread across seemingly unrelated career experiences

Some takeaways:

1. Community as relationship infrastructure, not sales funnel
2. Rapid learning through immersion methodology
3. Cultural hierarchy impact on productivity and innovation
4. Prompt engineering as advanced communication strategy
5. Multi-specialization as modern generalism
6. Job market navigation for non-linear careers
7. Semantic barriers limiting professional potential
8. Life-work integration replacing traditional boundaries
9. AI standardization as emerging professional opportunity

Where to find Dimitra

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitrasotiraki/

Where to find Milly

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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What you'll learn:

1. How to make business decisions that align with your company's values using simple goal-setting frameworks
2. The life-profit-impact triangle for balancing what matters most in your career and business choices
3. When to hire people who can do many different jobs versus experts who focus on one area
4. Which people skills will stay important as AI becomes more common in the workplace
5. A simple four-question method for getting past mental blocks and fears that hold you back
6. How to do corporate volunteering and giving that actually makes a difference instead of wasting resources
7. Ways to work as a part-time leader across multiple companies while coaching their teams
8. Why more people will work alone but also need stronger communities to connect with others

Some takeaways:

1. Making your business purpose-driven means asking the right questions at every decision
2. Companies hire different types of people as they grow
3. Corporate volunteering often wastes resources without good planning
4. You can make good money and do good things by thinking about what happens after you earn it.
5. The skills AI can't replace focus on human connection and asking good questions
6. Political and tech changes create predictable patterns in how people engage with causes
7. Good coaching in business means knowing when to give advice versus when to listen
8. Smart career planning treats jobs as learning opportunities, not permanent life choices
9. Future teams will be smaller but more capable because of AI tools

Where to find Ankita

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankitakochhar/
• Newsletter: https://heartled.beehiiv.com/
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2feJiBQQ2sphZ1Qkhb8kRp?si=a9CytaarRt-YXlwmrWYkag&nd=1&dlsi=3e222ef85a8e49fc

Where to find Milly

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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