I help high achievers break corporate dependence and build beautiful Portfolio Careers for freedom, family and finances.

I help high achieving professionals BREAK corporate dependence and build Self-Directed Lives.
I believe that to transform our circumstances, we have to BREAK what's not working, on purpose. And do it smartly.

My Career Design Lab is where your golden handcuffs and unfulfilling career go to die, and where we reimagine work aligned with who you want to be, who you want to serve and what legacy you want to leave.

Like you:
I know what it's like to be burned out, unfulfilled and secretly DYING for new opportunities. 
I know what it's like to seek my identity and self worth from a job only to realize the mirage.
I know what it's like to sacrifice my health and family for "achievement."

The difference is I did something about it.

In 2018, work wasn't working for me, so I broke it and methodically designed a new life with intention.
I used my job as an investor in my future. I figured out my advantages and then built a side business that I took to full time corporate exit, then scaled to over $1m in revenue.

I built an entire process to help me figure out my re-invented career and now I use that to help other corporate pros smartly build futures that are Self-Directed, intentional and successful - that is my purpose.

Previous, my career spanned:

Financial Futures and Derivatives Trading
3 Startups
Freelance Consulting
Corporate Innovation

I infuse major lessons from these unique experiences to help you craft a dynamic, portfolio career that is adaptable, intentional, purpose driven and never dependent on the whims of corporate structures.

Michael Gardon

Welcome to my profile! I am an established professional who uniquely fuses a robust HR strategy and scientific approach, particularly in strategic workforce planning and people analytics. With a strong foundation in Biology and Chemistry, I am adept at applying rigorous scientific methodologies to solve complex business problems, setting me apart in the field.

Fueled by a continuous pursuit of learning, I diligently apply this blend of knowledge in novel and impactful ways, drawing from my varied experiences in retail, healthcare, and banking. These experiences have broadened my perspective and deepened my understanding of diverse business needs and challenges.

My strength lies in using historical experiences and trends to craft comprehensive strategies that harmoniously align organizations with their human capital. My intellectual curiosity propels me to dive deep into complex situations, extracting insights crucial for developing robust workforce strategies.

As a certified planner and consultant, I strive for consistency in my processes and results, offering predictability and trust in my professional approach. At the same time, my creativity stimulates me to look beyond conventional methods and develop novel strategies for workforce planning and people analytics. With an inherent ability to foster harmony, I adeptly unify diverse teams toward achieving organizational goals.

At Target, I spearhead initiatives to redefine workforce analytics, blending my scientific background with my business acumen. Leveraging my data analysis and visualization expertise, I influence strategic decision-making, striving to set new industry standards in HR analytics.

Equipped with an MBA, a Strategic Workforce Planning Certificate, and a Bachelor's in Biology, I actively seek networking and knowledge-enhancing opportunities. If you're interested in discussing strategic workforce planning, people analytics, or potential collaborations, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn messaging.

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