{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Built Influence","home_page_url":"https://builtinfluence.com","description":"Built Influence","author":{"name":"Built Influence"},"items":[{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/stop-pitching-your-topic-start-pitching-the-payoff","html_content":"

*Since It's Conference/Workshop/Fireside Chat Season, This Piece Is Appropriate for The Times*

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/stop-pitching-your-topic-start-pitching-the-payoff","title":"Stop Pitching Your Topic. Start Pitching the Payoff.","summary":"*Since It's Conference/Workshop/Fireside Chat Season, This Piece Is Appropriate for The Times*","date_modified":"2026-07-31T00:36:37Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/built-influence-founder-named-to-2026-uli-atlanta-changemaker","html_content":"

Recognition honors influential women shaping the future of real estate and land use across the Atlanta region.

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/built-influence-founder-named-to-2026-uli-atlanta-changemaker","title":"Built Influence Founder Named to 2026 ULI Atlanta ChangeMaker","summary":"Recognition honors influential women shaping the future of real estate and land use across the Atlanta region.","date_modified":"2026-05-01T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/built-influence-supporting-real-estate-equity-opportunity-event","html_content":"

Built Influence is pleased to be among the sponsors of the ULI Atlanta Real Estate Equity & Opportunity Conference, taking place June 3, 2026 at the National Center for Civil & Human Rights in Atlanta.

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/built-influence-supporting-real-estate-equity-opportunity-event","title":"Built Influence Supporting Real Estate Equity & Opportunity Event","summary":"Built Influence is pleased to be among the sponsors of the ULI Atlanta Real Estate Equity & Opportunity Conference, taking place June 3, 2026 at the National Center for Civil & Human Rights in Atlanta.","date_modified":"2026-04-01T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/built-influence-announces-partnership-with-global-culture-brands","html_content":"

Built Influence recently partnered with Global Culture Brands, a pioneering healthcare communications and media strategy firm. The engagement marks Built Influence's continued expansion into cross-sector organizational g...

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/built-influence-announces-partnership-with-global-culture-brands","title":"Built Influence Announces Partnership with Global Culture Brands","summary":"Built Influence recently partnered with Global Culture Brands, a pioneering healthcare communications and media strategy firm. The engagement marks Built Influence's continued expansion into cross-sector organizational g...","date_modified":"2026-03-07T14:07:11Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/introducing-office-hours","html_content":"

If you've ever wished you had a space to think out loud about a career decision, talk through a workplace dynamic, or just be in community with others navigating the same terrain — this is for you.

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/introducing-office-hours","title":"Introducing Office Hours","summary":"If you've ever wished you had a space to think out loud about a career decision, talk through a workplace dynamic, or just be in community with others navigating the same terrain — this is for you.","date_modified":"2026-03-01T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/introducing-influence-access-coaching","html_content":"

The Influence Access Program didn’t emerge from theory or market research. It came from listening to built environment professionals navigate the chaos of 2025 — a year that demanded both strategic clarity and immediate ...

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/introducing-influence-access-coaching","title":"Introducing Influence Access Coaching","summary":"The Influence Access Program didn’t emerge from theory or market research. It came from listening to built environment professionals navigate the chaos of 2025 — a year that demanded both strategic clarity and immediate ...","date_modified":"2026-02-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/new-year-new-name","html_content":"

I have some exciting news to share: VFG Consulting Group is now Built Influence.

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/new-year-new-name","title":"New Year, New Name!","summary":"I have some exciting news to share: VFG Consulting Group is now Built Influence.","date_modified":"2026-01-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/building-5-coaching-partnerships-for-built-environment-leaders","html_content":"

If you're an architect, planner, engineer, developer, or construction professional who feels like you're building everyone else's vision but losing sight of your own goals and needs, this is for you.

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/building-5-coaching-partnerships-for-built-environment-leaders","title":"Building 5 Coaching Partnerships for Built Environment Leaders","summary":" If you're an architect, planner, engineer, developer, or construction professional who feels like you're building everyone else's vision but losing sight of your own goals and needs, this is for you.","date_modified":"2025-12-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/2025-holiday-seasona-word","html_content":"

As the Holiday Season begins, I acknowledge the challenges that have shaped our work and our world over the past year. These times remind us of the importance of strong leadership, adaptable strategies, and meaningful co...

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/2025-holiday-seasona-word","title":"2025 Holiday Season...A Word","summary":"As the Holiday Season begins, I acknowledge the challenges that have shaped our work and our world over the past year. These times remind us of the importance of strong leadership, adaptable strategies, and meaningful co...","date_modified":"2025-11-29T15:21:55Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-case-study-series---small-business-coaching","html_content":"

Over the past two years, I've had the privilege of working professionals, experts and entrepreneurs at different stages of their journeys. Each client bringing their unique circumstances, wisdom and goals to our dis...

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-case-study-series---small-business-coaching","title":"VFG Case Study Series - Small Business Coaching","summary":" Over the past two years, I've had the privilege of working professionals, experts and entrepreneurs at different stages of their journeys. Each client bringing their unique circumstances, wisdom and goals to our dis...","date_modified":"2025-11-10T21:30:28Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-to-offer-coaching-at-2025-caafp-conference-in-atlanta","html_content":"

Vanessa Francis Gray along with several highly esteemed coaches will provide private career and leadership coaching sessions to attendees at the 2025 Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) Atlanta...

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-to-offer-coaching-at-2025-caafp-conference-in-atlanta","title":"VFG to Offer Coaching at 2025 CAAFP Conference in Atlanta","summary":"Vanessa Francis Gray along with several highly esteemed coaches will provide private career and leadership coaching sessions to attendees at the 2025 Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) Atlanta...","date_modified":"2025-07-23T01:06:29Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-client-focus-realignment","html_content":"

Bottom Line, Up Front (BLUF)

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-client-focus-realignment","title":"VFG Client Focus Realignment","summary":"Bottom Line, Up Front (BLUF)","date_modified":"2025-07-06T18:46:32Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/founder-of-vfg-consulting-group-earns-coaching-credential","html_content":"

June 30, 2025 - Vanessa Francis Gray, Principal Consultant at VFG Consulting Group was recently awarded the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the leading global ...

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/founder-of-vfg-consulting-group-earns-coaching-credential","title":"Founder of VFG Consulting Group Earns Coaching Credential","summary":"June 30, 2025 - Vanessa Francis Gray, Principal Consultant at VFG Consulting Group was recently awarded the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the leading global ...","date_modified":"2025-06-30T23:13:21Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-insights-moving-mostly-to-substack","html_content":"

For a few simple reasons

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-insights-moving-mostly-to-substack","title":"VFG Insights Moving (Mostly) to Substack","summary":"For a few simple reasons","date_modified":"2025-05-20T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-consulting-group-joins-the-coaching-collaborative","html_content":"

VFG Consulting Group was recently accepted to participate in the Coaching Collaborative – A Grounded Idealist Project. Founded in early 2025 by Grounded Idealist, a Washington DC-based social impact organization, the Coa...

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-consulting-group-joins-the-coaching-collaborative","title":"VFG Consulting Group Joins the Coaching Collaborative","summary":"VFG Consulting Group was recently accepted to participate in the Coaching Collaborative – A Grounded Idealist Project. Founded in early 2025 by Grounded Idealist, a Washington DC-based social impact organization, the Coa...","date_modified":"2025-04-30T17:17:22Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/lifting-as-we-climb","html_content":"

-Motto of the National Association of Colored Women (NACW)

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/lifting-as-we-climb","title":"\"Lifting As We Climb...\"","summary":"-Motto of the National Association of Colored Women (NACW)","date_modified":"2025-03-31T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/from-worker-bee-to-consultant-thanks-to-the-power-of-ai","html_content":"

Around 5am this past Sunday morning, I became inspired to start tinkering around with my resume in ClaudeAI to see what would my '9-5' resume look like transformed using the prompt below. The inspiration came from the t...

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/from-worker-bee-to-consultant-thanks-to-the-power-of-ai","title":"From Worker Bee to Consultant: The AI Advantage","summary":"Around 5am this past Sunday morning, I became inspired to start tinkering around with my resume in ClaudeAI to see what would my '9-5' resume look like transformed using the prompt below. The inspiration came from the t...","date_modified":"2025-03-26T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/no-buy-low-buy-intentional-buy-2025-career-edition-%E2%80%93-part-2","html_content":"

A few weeks ago, I discussed how one could apply the intentional buying concept to careers and thought of a few more points. To see Part 1, click here. Let’s move forward, shall we?

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/no-buy-low-buy-intentional-buy-2025-career-edition-%E2%80%93-part-2","title":"No Buy, Low Buy, Intentional Buy 2025: Career Edition – Part 2","summary":"A few weeks ago, I discussed how one could apply the intentional buying concept to careers and thought of a few more points. To see Part 1, click here. Let’s move forward, shall we?","date_modified":"2025-01-22T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/no-buy-low-buy-intentional-buy-2025-career-edition-%E2%80%93-part-i","html_content":"

Over the past month, I’ve seen an immense uptick in discussions on no buy and low buy year on the socials. Due to the current and presumed future economic conditions, many are preparing their households and their savings...

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/no-buy-low-buy-intentional-buy-2025-career-edition-%E2%80%93-part-i","title":"No Buy, Low Buy, Intentional Buy 2025: Career Edition – Part I","summary":"Over the past month, I’ve seen an immense uptick in discussions on no buy and low buy year on the socials. Due to the current and presumed future economic conditions, many are preparing their households and their savings...","date_modified":"2025-01-08T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/happy-new-year-business-goals-housekeeping","html_content":"

WEST PALM BEACH, FL., Written December 24, 2024

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/happy-new-year-business-goals-housekeeping","title":"Happy New Year! Business Goals & Housekeeping","summary":"WEST PALM BEACH, FL., Written December 24, 2024","date_modified":"2025-01-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/happy-holidays-from-vfg-consulting-group","html_content":"

To Clients and Associates, I am wishing you the happiest of holidays. I'm gearing up to provide dymanic and tranformative coaching in 2025...but first...rest and relaxation!

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/happy-holidays-from-vfg-consulting-group","title":"Happy Holidays From VFG Consulting Group!","summary":"To Clients and Associates, I am wishing you the happiest of holidays. I'm gearing up to provide dymanic and tranformative coaching in 2025...but first...rest and relaxation!","date_modified":"2024-12-11T16:23:25Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-featured-on-militarycom-gift-giving-guide","html_content":"

VFG Consulting Group was recently featured on Military.com's 2024 Gift Giving Guide. For more information, click here for a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION.

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-featured-on-militarycom-gift-giving-guide","title":"VFG Featured on Military.com Gift Giving Guide","summary":"VFG Consulting Group was recently featured on Military.com's 2024 Gift Giving Guide. For more information, click here for a COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION.","date_modified":"2024-11-20T22:46:33Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-quoted-in-entrepreneurcom","html_content":"

VFG and 25 more experts giving great advice on balancing work and personal wellness. Check out the article here

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfg-quoted-in-entrepreneurcom","title":"VFG Quoted In Entrepreneur.com","summary":" VFG and 25 more experts giving great advice on balancing work and personal wellness. Check out the article here ","date_modified":"2024-10-11T03:30:30Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/update-to-connect-thrive-coaching","html_content":"

FYI: This service will be changed to small group coaching in January 2025. More information to follow soon!

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/update-to-connect-thrive-coaching","title":"Update to Connect & Thrive Coaching","summary":"FYI: This service will be changed to small group coaching in January 2025. More information to follow soon!","date_modified":"2024-10-05T19:30:17Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfgs-coaching-approach","html_content":"

While you probably have learned a bit more about VFG Consulting Group and me from the website, I thought it would be a good idea to give background on the foundation of all of the work taking place here.

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/vfgs-coaching-approach","title":"VFG's Coaching Approach","summary":"While you probably have learned a bit more about VFG Consulting Group and me from the website, I thought it would be a good idea to give background on the foundation of all of the work taking place here. ","date_modified":"2024-09-03T00:11:00Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/online-event-solutions-for-accidential-leaders---october-4-2024","html_content":"

Thrust into leadership unexpectedly? Feeling overwhelmed in your new role? You're not alone!

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/online-event-solutions-for-accidential-leaders---october-4-2024","title":"Online Event: Solutions for Accidential Leaders - October 5, 2024","summary":"Thrust into leadership unexpectedly? Feeling overwhelmed in your new role? You're not alone!","date_modified":"2024-08-09T13:51:54Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/tldr-if-a-billion-dollar-enterprise-has-no-shame-in-consistent","html_content":"

(First Posted November 2023 on LinkedIN)

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/tldr-if-a-billion-dollar-enterprise-has-no-shame-in-consistent","title":"TL;DR: If A Billion Dollar Enterprise Has No Shame in Consistent","summary":"(First Posted November 2023 on LinkedIN)","date_modified":"2024-08-05T21:09:22Z"},{"id":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/suddenly-in-charge-practical-advice-for-accidental-leaders","html_content":"

Over the past few months, I have seen a trend in my career coaching practice with several clients expressing a similar challenge. These clients are finding themselves thrust into leadership roles suddenly. By way of: (1)...

","url":"https://builtinfluence.com/the-fine-print/f/suddenly-in-charge-practical-advice-for-accidental-leaders","title":"Suddenly in Charge: Practical Advice for Accidental Leaders","summary":"Over the past few months, I have seen a trend in my career coaching practice with several clients expressing a similar challenge. These clients are finding themselves thrust into leadership roles suddenly. By way of: (1)...","date_modified":"2024-07-13T18:38:09Z"}]}