Strategic Essentials, Inc.

For over 30 years, Valerie Cardenas, the founder of Strategic Essentials, Inc. has been a successful “serial” business owner, owning various businesses including a successful contracting firm that merited 1st place state and national awards. She has first-hand knowledge of the challenges of being a CEO as well as those of the management team in business operations in today’s environment. Strategic Essentials is a local Managing Partner of Leadership Management® International (LMI) – the world’s largest and most experienced producer of leadership and management development programs. Valerie brings with her the combined merit of LMI’s and Paul J. Meyers’ (Founder of LMI) gold standard in slight edge thinking and processes with real-life business ownership experience to her coaching and consulting clients. Her approach is a practical, common-sense one, with proven, measurable results; also, it is supported by the largest statistical research base in the development industry. Business Success Based on Business Acumen & Productivity Valerie’s deep interest in and respect for clients, broad vision with a focus on important details coupled with her being a quick study keeps every team member focused on the greatest revenue-producing activities – on high-productivity actions. Her leadership know-how, collaboration, creativity and “business smarts” are a winning blend — not only lifting confidence, self-esteem and relieving stress, but with bottom lines that reflect the improved abilities of ownership and staff alike. A passion for business success together with a deep concern for people motivates Valerie to coach and consult for business owners who want to do more than survive . . . .they want to thrive!