Ty Hoesgen

Do you ever try to explain something in a meeting,
but it doesn’t come out as clearly as you want it to?

You over-explain.
You're not concise. 
Or you leave the meeting overthinking:

“I should have said that better.”

Most people assume they just need "more practice"
That’s rarely the problem.

It's actually about a lack of structure.
And how your brain responds to pressure. 

That's why  work with professionals who want 
to be seen as more clear, confident, and credible.

(especially in high-stakes situations)

So far, I’ve coached 330+ professionals with a 99% success rate. 

Many are managers, directors, executives, and founders. 
People in positions where clarity actually matters. 

The work focuses on 3 things:

1.) Clear, concise speaking on the spot

2.) Confidence and composure under pressure

3.) Executive presence in important situations

This is 1-on-1, customized, and built around 
the real-life meetings, presentations, and 
conversations you'd like to speak better in. 

If crystal clear speaking would be helpful 
for you and your professional life,

DM me “CLEAR" to learn more.

Founder & CEO / Communication Coach

🧠 Advanced Growth Institute is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations from around the world master their communication and people skills. 

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📈 AGI works closely with clients on their communication and people skills, helping them overcome unique challenges and accomplish their personal and professional goals. 

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✍️ Our captivating presentations have attendees smiling, laughing, rapidly taking notes, and leaving with a ton of actionable takeaways. 

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7 easy things to do this week to be a better speaker: 

1.) Think of your point before speaking. 

2.) End your points with strong volume.

3.) Be clear - don’t beat around the bush. 

4.) Hold eye contact (most of the time). 

5.) Use examples when possible. 

6.) Take your time - speaking isn’t a race. 

7.) Use more “you” and less “I”

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Which 1 jumps out at you the most?

And how good are you at following directions? 😅

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Helping leaders & teams communicate with clarity & confidence 🏆 World Class Certified Speaking Coach / 3x Bestselling Author / TEDx Speaker / Trusted by leaders at Amazon, Microsoft, & More

Welcome, I appreciate you being here. Quick question - can you relate to any of these?

→ You don't always explain your points clearly and concisely.
→ You sometimes feel nervous when speaking or presenting to groups.
→ You don't feel as confident in difficult situations (or around certain people).
→ You find it hard to organize and articulate your thoughts on the spot. 

If so, I totally get it. 

Even the lifetime overachievers and high performers feel this way sometimes. 

But what if you could make these 3 changes?

1) Learn to speak with unshakeable confidence
2) Master charisma to captivate any audience
3) Learn to organize and articulate your thoughts clearly and concisely 

(Especially on the spot or in high pressure situations)

If you do, you could gain:

— The ability to stay calm under pressure
— The power to own the room when speaking
— Increased respect from everyone you meet 
— A strong reputation in your company and industry 
— Open doors to new career/business opportunities

Now you might be thinking, 

"This all SOUNDS good Ty, but how the heck do you actually get there?" 😅

Great question. That's where coaching comes in! 

There are 3 key parts of my coaching program: 

1.) Personalized 1-on-1 coaching sessions tailored to your needs
2.) Step-by-step weekly plans to ensure constant improvement
3.) Messaging access for additional support and questions throughout the week 

Everything in the program is backed by science (and has been done with hundreds of people)

Because I know everything works, there's a 100% money back guarantee.

And if you're curious, here's a bit more about me:

→ Former shy, awkward farm kid who was a TERRIBLE speaker and loved avoiding people 

→ Today, 330+ professionals coached 1-on-1 across tech, sales, healthcare, finance, and more

→ World-Class Certified Speaking Coach
(Trained by Craig Valentine, former #1 ranked public speaker in the world) 

→ 3x best-selling author on communication skills 

→ TEDx speaker (recent talk given April 2025)

With all that said...

If you're ready to elevate your speaking skills and advance your career...

DM me the word “COMMUNICATION” 

Happy to have a quick chat about how everything works.

***Please mention whether you're interested in:

- 1-on-1 coaching programs
- Corporate group trainings

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Speak clearly and confidently under pressure in 90 days (guaranteed) / World Class Certified Speaking Coach / 3x Bestselling Author / TEDx Speaker / 330+ clients coached

The fastest way to RUIN your speech or presentation…

Is to realize you’re short on time.

Because most people get this wrong. 

Let me explain:

Early on in my career, whenever I realized I was short on time… 

Whether it was a presentation, speech, or even a meeting…

I’d speed up. 
Stop pausing.
Try to get through all the content I had planned. 

But every time… it was terrible.

People’s eyes would glaze over.

They were clearly struggling to follow along.

And it made me look disorganized.

Here’s what I learned: 

When you rush to get through everything, the audience doesn’t think:

“Wow, he is so efficient! 
He wants me to get the most out of this!”

They actually think: 

“He clearly didn’t manage his time well. 
Now he’s rushing to compensate.”

The best speakers do the opposite.

When they realize time is tight, they continue to keep their pace under control. 

But they edit on the spot. 

They cut anything that isn’t crucial.

They only say what’s most important.

If you do this right, your listeners should have no idea what’s happening. 

So if you’re running out of time, don’t rush your words. 

Edit them. 
Finish calm. 
Finish under control. 

You got this.

Lots of blessings this holiday season.

One that stands out: 

The people I care about are happy, healthy, and each growing in their own ways. 

It’s a wonderful thing. 

What’s 1 blessing in your life you’ve been recently reminded of?

I used to hate meeting people.

Now I love it.

And it’s made life a lot easier.

But I didn’t become more outgoing.

I worked on 3 skills: 

1. First impressions. 

- Confident body language 
- Focus on the other person
- The right tone of voice 

2. Small talk. 

- Best questions to ask 
- Building connections quickly
- Steering conversations in positive directions 

3. Answering questions. 

- Making boring answers more interesting
- Being confident but not arrogant 
- Knowing when to joke and when to be serious 

Having go-to answers for common questions like: 

“What do you do?”

Has been particularly helpful. 

That one skill alone has led to clients, referrals, and opportunities I never expected.

My clients experience this too.  

One of my clients ended up interviewing for a job with a 30% higher salary… 

Because of a conversation with someone he met on the train. 

The man said my client "made a great first impression"

And connected him with someone from his company. 

My client didn't take the job because they needed him in the office more than he wanted, but the point still stands 😅

The more you level up these skills, 

The more these things will happen. 

What do you think - is this something you could level up in 2026?

And what have you found helpful when meeting new people?

I made 3 BIG mistakes when 
learning to speak better...

1.) Thinking “just speaking more” would help me improve
2.) Memorizing scripts with fancy words 
3.) Copying other people who sounded confident

These seem like they could be helpful. 

But they don’t solve anything. 

Here’s what actually makes a difference:

(Based on over a decade of learning and 300+ clients)

1.) Clarity
Clear and concise = easy for others to understand 

2.) Delivery
Engaging voice = easy for others to keep listening 

3.) State 
Optimized state = easy for you to speak at your best 

If you're lacking in one of these,

Things are harder than they need to be. 

But they're all important to learn. 

Do you agree?

Can’t go home for the holidays without getting a workout in with my best pal. 

And as a bonus:

The more calories you burn earlier in the day… 

The more you can eat at Christmas dinner. 

(At least that’s what I tell myself) 

Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄

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P.S. What are you most excited about this holiday season?

I still replay conversations in my head.

I think, “I should have said that differently”

And it bothers me. 

But thankfully, it doesn’t happen much anymore.

In fact, it’s pretty rare now. 

Only because I have tools I can rely on.

Tools to:

— Speak more clearly 
— Stay more composed 
— Articulate with intention 

And most of the time, I say what I mean to say.

But when I don’t….

There are other tools that help me move on quickly. 

(The “toolbox” has grown a lot over the years 🧰) 

Because there’s a big difference between: 

1.) Being annoyed about something for a few MINUTES 

vs.

2.) Being annoyed about something for a few DAYS 

Remember this: 

You don’t need to speak perfectly.

You just need the right tools to speak at your best.

Do you ever replay conversations in your head?

And do you ever think “I should have said this differently”?

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How to Handle “Grinches” and Overly Negative People

Did you encounter any Grinches over the holidays? 

How about someone who was: 

- Extremely negative?
- Bringing you down?
- Constantly complaining?

It’d be great to avoid these people altogether. 

But sometimes that isn’t realistic.

So here are 3 things you can do to make these conversations as short as possible: 

1.) Make minimal eye contact. 

Eye contact increases connection and engagement. 

(Not what you want with this type of person)

2.) Don’t nod. 

Nodding shows you’re listening and encourages them to keep going. 

(Again, not ideal)

3.) Don’t add anything. 

Both agreeing and disagreeing will add fuel to the discussion. 

Disagreeing will certainly add more.

But any contribution will keep them talking WAY longer. 

If you feel the need to say something, limit it to neutral things like: 

- Mmm
- Got it  
- Never thought about that 


And if they don’t take the hint after awhile… 
(many won’t)

Raise your hand (visual cue) and say:

“NAME, I totally hear what you’re saying. 

I need to run to the washroom/get a drink/get some air/catch up with XYZ/say hi to XYZ. 

I hope you enjoy the rest of your day/night.”

Then exit quickly. 


NOTE: 

There are obviously warmer ways to handle and leave a conversation. 

But remember - this is for the true Grinches. 

The people who really bring you down. 

It’s important to protect your time and energy. 

So you don’t want to encourage future conversations with them. 

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P.S. Would you try any of this?

I sincerely hope you don’t have to 😅

You don’t get better at speaking by thinking about speaking.

But you do need 1 thing BEFORE you start practicing. 

Clarity on your flaws. 

We can also say “areas of improvement” if that makes you feel better 😅

Progress starts from awareness. 

Because if you don’t know what you’re doing wrong, 

How are you supposed to fix it?

So pay extra attention the next few days. 

Notice: 

- When you ramble 
- Which filler words you use 
- When the words don’t come out right 
- Which situations feel less comfortable  

No judgment. 

Just see what comes up.

You got this.

This is something a lot of people 
don’t think about with communication…

It’s the level of intention they have. 

Most people are on autopilot throughout the day.

And their communication suffers. 

Don’t be one of them. 

My challenge to you is the following: 

Before the next conversation you have…

Set an intention for:
 
- How you want to show up 
- How you want to communicate 

It costs nothing. 

And it takes almost no time. 

I bet you’ll notice a difference. 

Do you accept the challenge?

Had an INSANE dream last night. 

I dreamed that people stopped saying “just following up” 

Then I woke up and checked my email. 

Definitely just a dream. 😅

I also see a lot of emails ending with just:

“Thanks" 

Even though most of them aren’t thanking you for anything.

Emails are funny, aren’t they?

You don't want to sound the same as everyone else. 

But you also don't want to be too crazy, right?

Here’s what I find works best. 

If I do these things, I tend to get better responses: 

1.) Use positive priming words 
(But not too many)  

2.) Have lots of white space 
(No big chunks of text)

3.) End with a question 
(No "thanks" unless there’s a reason)

4.) Avoid wildly overused phrases 
(Touch base, follow up, etc.)

What do you think? 

Are there any funny things you've noticed about emails over the years?

One thing I’ve noticed about great speakers:

They don’t just try to sound confident.

They try to sound clear.

And here’s where it gets interesting:

Most people think confidence comes first.

And it does for some. 

But for others, it really shoots up when they become more clear.

For example:

1.) You explain a point clearly. 
2.) People buy in and are on board. 
3.) Confidence increases. 

Rinse and repeat. 

Next thing you know - 

Confidence is higher than ever. 

But I’m curious how this shows up for you:

Do you struggle more with confidence or clarity when you speak?

Are you usually a confident person, 
But don’t always speak at your best under pressure?

This is very common. 

I work with a lot of high-performers who are exceptional at what they do.

But when:

- The pressure’s on 
- They're put on the spot 
- Intimidating ppl are around

Their communication doesn’t always reflect that at the highest level.

They walk out of meetings thinking:

“That didn’t come out the way I wanted it to.”

Here’s the good news.

If you’re already confident most of the time, you don’t need to change much.

For example, one of my clients Kim was in a solid place in her career.

But with high-level stakeholders,

She didn’t always like how she was coming across.

She’d rush through things or second-guess herself after speaking.

And after completing my 1-on-1 program,

She doesn't have to worry about those things anymore.

Why? 

- She knows how to speak with calm authority.
- She gets to the point clearly and quickly.
- She leaves conversations feeling proud of how she spoke.

3 months from now, that could be you as well.

-

If that sounds interesting and you want to learn more...

Message me the word “CLEAR”

-

And no matter where you're at on your communication journey right now…

I'm rooting for you.

It’s 2026. STOP overexplaining yourself. 
(That means no more word zomit)

Have you ever heard someone take 3 mins to explain something that should have taken 30 secs? 

How frustrating is that to listen to? 

If you want to stand out as a clear, concise speaker, try using structure when explaining something. 

Here’s an example of structure: 

1.) Main idea/message 
2.) Why you think it
3.) Example or story to support it 
4.) Restate main idea/message 

In practice: 

1.) “Communication is one of the most valuable skills to learn.”

2.) “It helps you get more respect, build deeper relationships, and advance your career.”

3.) *Example of how improving my communication made me more successful*

(Or an example of how it helped someone else)

4.) “That’s why communication is one of the best skills a person can learn.”

I teach clients how to build the skills to speak with structure like this on the spot. 

So even if you don’t have time to prepare…

(which is most situations)  

You can be confident knowing you have the skills to give a clear, powerful answer. 

If you want to learn the exact process for building your speaking on the spot skills…

Message me the word “CLEAR”

Let’s leave the word vomit in 2025. 

Would you agree?

Most people overthink being likeable at work.

But it can be easy as doing 3 simple things.

(When I started doing these,
people helped me out WAY more)

1.) Give specific appreciation.

If you’re being specific,
you wouldn’t just say “thanks.”

You’d say:

“I appreciate you completing that
and sending it back so quickly.”

And remember to be generous
with your gratitude.

It builds relationships fast. 

2.) Make a note of personal details.

For example: 

if someone tells you about their dog,
(and the dog’s name is Bark Twain)

Write down that name
in a note on your phone.

Then ask them about Bark Twain
next time you see them.

People love when you 
remember these things.

3.) Be an optimist.

Being overly negative
is a very unattractive quality.

Instead of complaining about problems,
focus on solutions, next steps,  
and moving things forward. 

Reflection time: 

Which one of these 3 things
could YOU be better at?

You’ve lost your audience’s attention when speaking. 

How do you get it back?

Here are 3 things the best speakers in the world do: 

1.) Add some vocal variety.

— Speed up or slow down your pace 
— Raise or lower your volume 
— Emphasize a word or phrase 

2.) Ask a question.

Example:

"Has this ever happened to you? *pause*

How did that feel?" *pause again*

The pauses give them a chance to answer the question in their minds. 

3.) Get them involved with an exercise.

a.) Have them turn to the person next to them.

And practice what they just learned.

Or if that doesn’t make sense…

b.) Have them trade ideas on something that you just spoke about. 

This should be quite quick.

Around 30 seconds or so. 

Summary: 

— Vocal variety
— Questions
— Exercises

(Bonus: Tell a story)

Ideally these things would already be planned in advance. 

That way you don't lose your audience's attention to begin with. 

But if it does happen… 

You need to have the right tools on your tool belt. 

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P.S. Do you have any presentations or speeches coming up this year? 

(Even short ones at work count)

This is a weird thing I do to feel less nervous when speaking. 

No exaggeration - this changed my life. 

I view every situation as practice. 

Instead of a performance. 

This applies to everything: 

- Meetings 
- Presentations 
- Speaking engagements 
- Everyday conversations 

It’s all practice for you to get better. 

I grew up as a very shy, awkward kid. 

And I really struggled with speaking when I entered the professional world. 

But once I learned and applied this… 

Improving my speaking skills became MUCH easier. 

And I still think about this today. 

What do you think?

Do you see how this could work?

3 Reasons Why Dave Chapelle is GREAT at Speeches: 

1.) Pacing 

- He takes his time. 
- He sounds extremely calm and composed. 

His words carry more power this way. 

2.) Storytelling 

- He uses relevant stories. 
- He knows it's a speech so uses much shorter ones than his standup. 

He connects with the audience more this way. 

3.) Humor 

- He tells jokes (no surprise here) 
- He alternates from serious to funny 

He captivates the audience more this way. 

(Compared to being serious the entire time or funny the entire time)

What did you think of his speech?

Here’s the real reason you overthink important conversations:

It’s not just a lack of certainty or confidence.

It’s also what pressure does to your thinking. 

When Josh and I started working together, high-pressure moments scrambled his thoughts.

Sales calls with big prospects. 
Important internal meetings.

He knew his material. 
And was an intelligent guy. 

But when the pressure kicked in, 

He overthought what to say and how to say it.

So what did we do? 

1.) Trained him to simplify, organize, and clearly articulate his thoughts

2.) Taught him science-backed tools to stay more calm and composed under pressure 

3.) Focused on communicating with control and intention (verbally and nonverbally)

Here’s the part most people miss.

Confidence doesn’t come from forcing yourself to be bold.

It comes from clarity and control when it matters.

Shout out to Josh for being such an awesome client. 

He was hard-working, eager to learn, and followed the plan step-by-step. 

And the good news is this:

These are skills ANYONE can learn.

Do you agree?

Happy New Years Eve ✊

Here’s an important question for you: 

*What’s 1 thing you’re proud of from 2025?*

You might have a win or a milestone that comes to mind immediately. 

But if nothing jumps out right away, think about: 

- Starting a good habit 
- Stopping a bad habit 
- A positive internal change
- A difficult situation you overcame
- A small improvement in any aspect of life 

When someone asked me this question, the first thing that came to mind was my TEDx talk. 

But it doesn't have to be something big. 

It could be anything.

What’s yours? 

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And if you can’t think of ONE thing you’re proud of…

You gotta step up your game next year. 😅

I help you sleep at night - I take the legal problems off your plate | Lobby on your Priorities | Speak to your people.

With over two decades of of experience in the field of executive leadership and law, I bring a wealth of knowledge and lived experiments to help executives overcome the challenges of leading teams of talented humans, achieving high retention rates and improving the bottom line.

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Cody Hand

Making core memories 
Instead of cold calls.

The kids are out of school and ready to roll.
Have a great Tuesday,
Cody

General Counsel | Advocate | Executive Operations Leader | Author | Speaker shaping your work with trust and authenticity

Give it one more day.
Turn that one last corner.
Never ever ever give up. 

So you failed 99 times. It only take one success.

All of these sayings sound amazing, are very inspirational.

But what do you tell the person who is exhausted from trying.
Exhausted from turning that one last corner to realize there is another corner.
Of wandering when "that day" will finally get here.

ANSWER: you don't TELL them anything.
You walk around that corner with them.
show up with your actions.

TL/DR: It is easy to preach, it is hard to join, but it is in the joining that we change the world.

So today, shut your mouth, lace up your shoes, and start walking around that one last corner with your friends and teams who are weary from the walk.
Cody

Friends, we need to chat.
Once upon a time two years ago
things were going well here. 

Linkedin was a thriving place.
Full of engagement and community.
I posted daily, and interacted more than that.
and it was rewarding.

And then something changed.
Maybe it is me.
Maybe not.

But it seems like the community we built has turned into a platform for non-stop ads, pitches, and conflicting advice.

Oh sure - there are still moments of good engagement.
But, to my 13,000 followers, do you even see my stuff through all the garbage?

Maybe it is me.
Maybe because my law practice doesn't depend on engagement here,
I am part of the noise.

But I don't think so.
Anyway - this is my post for the day.
Tomorrow we will talk about the difference between an LLC and a Corporation.

Yours,
Cody

Been laying low on the socials this week, gearing up to blow 2026 out of the water.

AI will never fully replace humans.
AI can help with humans
but not replace.

There will always be something missing.
a heartbeat.
a spirit.
a soul.

I cannot imagine the clients I had last month.
All with terminal diagnoses,
working on their estates.
Sitting across from a heartless robot.
explaining, with no heart, the living will.

We aren't replaceable unless we allow it.
Cody Hand

The collards are soaking...
The tamales are in the steamer...
The black eyed peas are warming...

The kitchen has been purged and cleaned.

It is 2026 and we are taking it by storm. 
We are going up.

I made a declaration this morning that I am sharing with you.

In 2026 I am chasing rejection.
Pursuing every "no" I can get. 
Racking them up like trophys.

Because for too long I have assumed I would get a no, so I didn't ask.
I failed to give you the chance to say yes.
failed to demonstrate my value out of caution.

For every no - there is a better yes - and you don't get to yes if you don't ask.

So in 2026 I am giving you the chance to say yes.

Who's in?
Cody Hand

PS - I love singing in harmony and I really love these reels by Jonathan Tilkin and Anthony Gargiula. Imagine if they didn't make that first ask for another singer to join them in the kitchen? Check out their Instagram reels in the comments.

Put yourself in their shoes.
I love me some Jesse Cole,
the founder and creator of banana ball.

He started a new form of baseball because he studied the fan behavior in traditional baseball.

He looked at what Walt Disney did in his parks. He rode the rides with the guests eyes, always looking for improvement in the experience.

In my law practice Cody Hand, LLC, in The Speakers Collaborative, in my travel business, and in my daily life, I always strive to put myself in shoes of my client. 

What is one more thing I can do to make this better?

Never ever ever stop seeing your service in the eye of the customer, and when you cannot see any more improvements, ask the customer.

Because the other guy is always looking to one up you, you should be one upping yourself.

What is one thing you can do today to one up yourself?
Cody

Here's an idea: Instead of making MLK Day a day of service where you post really inspiring quotes and graphics and pat yourself on the back for "doing your part," perhaps you can dedicate to creating a culture where every other day of the year your team is empowered to achieve their dreams and create a better society without fear of being labelled names or made to feel like they can't speak for fear of retribution.

You don’t need a full-time lawyer.

You do need a lawyer who understands your business before something goes wrong.

Fractional General Counsels exist for companies that are:
- Growing
- - Hiring
- - - Signing contracts
- - - - Making real decisions

Waiting until there’s a problem is the most expensive way to use legal counsel.

If you never want to say, “I should’ve called you sooner,” this is for you.
DM and let's get started.
Cody

I am a business minded attorney bringing two decades of experience to your business.

#FractionalCounsel
#BusinessOwners
#Leadership
#LegalStrategy
#PeaceOfMind

Estate planning isn’t about dying. 

It’s about:
 - Making things easier for your family
 - - Avoiding confusion during hard moments
 - - - Ensuring your wishes are followed.

A good plan removes uncertainty long before it’s ever needed. 

If this has been on your to-do list for a while, you’re not alone. 
Don't wait though. History is filled with stories of people who never take this off their to-do list, and then they pass suddenly and then it is too late.

If you pass without an estate plan, then the state gets to decide who is in charge of your life's work and where it goes. It can put your business and family in legal limbo for a long time.

If you become incapacitated without an estate plan, then it is up to the courts to decide and the burden often falls with your family to make those tough decisions.

So today - while you are in control - get your estate plan finalized.

it is good for you.
It is great for your family.
It ensures the work you do today lasts long after you are gone.

DM me and let's get started.
If you are in NC, I am your guy. If not, I have a network of professionals who will be glad to help!

Cody Hand

#EstatePlanning
 #PeaceOfMind
 #Leadership
 #TrustedAdvisor
 #FamilyFirst

Estate Planning

The Vitruvian man is dead.
Drawn by DaVinci to illustrate a perfectly proportioned human
He studied anatomy, dissected the dead, and measured the living.
It has, for centuries, been the picture of perfection.

Yet - that man didn't live forever.

Jack LaLanne was a modern fitness guru and nutrition expert.
He died too.

They all died.
We all will die.

So what are you going to do with this information?

Here is my list:
1. Be as healthy as I can be - simply because I want to enjoy and feel good as long as I can (100 years is the goal)
2. Be as kind as I can be - I don't want to waste a second on negativity.
3. Be as present as I can be - I want to be in the moment with those I love as often as possible.
4. Be as prepared as I can be - I have life insurance, disability insurance, and an amazing estate plan. My will is up to date and everyone know where it is and what it says.

What about you?
Cody

PS - the first three you can do starting today. Number 4 is something you need to turn to a pro to do. I Will get your will done in less than 30 days.

I am ready to put 2025 behind me.
But this year has been amazing when I think about the good things that have happened.

(also - today I have been married to Kara Daniels Hand for 19 years and I cannot think of a better thing to celebrate!)

Maybe refocus and don't let the year end without reflecting on the good.

Happy New Year!
Cody Hand

Most legal problems are caused by delay.

- Not bad intent.
- - Not negligence.
- - - Delay.

Delay in:
 • Reviewing the contract
 • Updating the documents
 • Asking the question
 • Getting advice early

By the time something feels urgent, options are already limited 
and costs are higher.

Good legal counsel isn’t about reacting faster.
It’s about acting sooner.

If you want to think through things before they become urgent, 
I’m happy to talk.
Cody Hand

#LegalStrategy
#Leadership
#EstatePlanning
#BusinessOwners
#TrustedAdvisor

Most growing businesses and startups don’t need a full-time general counsel.

But they do need someone thinking about legal risk before it becomes urgent.
That’s the space fractional general counsel fills.

Not as a replacement for outside counsel
-> but as ongoing legal leadership that understands the business, 
--> the contracts, 
---> the people, 
----> and the decisions being made every day.

Fractional counsel helps companies:
 • Spot risk early
 • Create consistency across contracts and decisions
 • Get legal input before something becomes a problem
 • Avoid the false choice between “DIY” and “full-time GC”

If legal questions are starting to touch everything you do, that’s usually the signal, not the crisis.

DM and let's get going.
Cody

#FractionalCounsel
 #LegalStrategy
 #BusinessLeadership
 #CEOAdvice
 #GrowingBusinesses

It's #failurefriday again!

One of the most common failures I see in growing companies isn’t a bad product, a bad team, or bad intentions.

It’s assuming legal strategy can wait until there’s a problem.

Founders and CEOs are often told they have two options:
- Handle legal issues as they arise, or
- Hire a full-time general counsel

Most businesses aren’t ready for option two.

 And option one is where things quietly start to break.
 - Contracts get signed without context.
  - -  Employment decisions get made informally.
 - - - Risk gets managed reactively, if at all.

Nothing explodes right away.
 And that’s the problem.

By the time a dispute, termination, audit, or deal goes sideways, the issue isn’t just the event, it’s the lack of legal infrastructure leading up to it.

This is where fractional general counsel exists.
Not as a luxury.
 Not as overhead.
 
But as legal leadership that grows with the business.

Fractional counsel gives CEOs a way to:
 • Think through risk before it’s urgent
 • Create consistency across contracts and decisions
 • Have a legal partner who actually knows the business
 • Avoid the false choice between “DIY” and “full-time GC”

Most of the failures I see weren’t unavoidable.
 They were predictable - and preventable - with earlier involvement.
That’s not hindsight talking.
 That’s pattern recognition.

If you’re running a growing company and feel like legal issues are starting to touch everything, that’s usually the signal—not the problem.

DM and let's talk shop.
Cody

#FailureFriday 
#FractionalCounsel 
#LegalStrategy 
#BusinessLeadership 
#CEOPerspective 
#RiskManagement

It was a pleasure to record this conversation with Ariella Cohen Coleman 🤩. We talked about some pretty deep stuff, things that they don't tell you about when you say "I wanna be a lawyer!"

But here's the deal:
It is time to address flaws in the system.
The machine that takes in young people, promises them riches and honor,
then spits them out after a few years, loaded with mountains of debt that has to be repaid.

Those that don't get spit out end up married to big law and count on their earnings to nurture their loved ones.

It doesn't have to be this way.
We can both zealously represent our clients
while also knowing and honoring our own worth
while also bringing humanity to the practice of law.

It starts with being willing to call out the problem and scrapping the traditions that aren't essential to law but are the drivers of the problems.

Listen.
Even if you aren't a lawyer or have a lawyer in your family, the lessons apply to everyone.
Cody

Proud Jewish Attorney & Entrepreneur Uniting Jews and Allies through CHOSEN ✨ The Wellness Esquire ✨ EDS, etc. ✨ Ariella Law

View Ariella Cohen Coleman 🤩’s profile

I knew immediately that I liked Cody Hand. 

We connected initially because of his vocal support for Israel and his active voice against Jew-hate. 

And then I got to know him more, and learned about his own lawyer well-being journey.

About his experience with self-worth, mental health, and family. 

About the mental load of constantly saying "no" to and limiting his clients and how that experience over many years broke him down, and led him to going out on his own to do things in a way that feels and works better for him and his clients.

And we talked about how everyone has a story, and every story can change someone's life and can even change the world.

Listen to my conversation with Cody on The Wellness Esquire podcast - linked in the comments!

A client once told me:
 “I didn’t realize how much stress this was causing me until it was done.”

That’s estate planning in a nutshell.
-> The work is technical.
--> The benefit is emotional.

CTA:
Peace of mind is worth planning for.

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