Reflections from where we've been—insights from Eastern Kentucky, Indianapolis, and what's next

This four-week Entrepreneurial Mindset Facilitator Certification Training offers value to workforce and economic development agencies, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions by equipping professionals with the tools to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking across diverse populations.

Rooted in real-world insights from everyday entrepreneurs, the training fosters essential 21st-century skills such as creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and resilience. Through interactive live sessions, self-paced content, and problem-based learning, participants will explore the Opportunity Discovery Process and create their own personalized Opportunity Discovery Canvas.

Learners emerge with a research-based framework and practical facilitation strategies that can be applied to strengthen workforce pipelines, drive innovation, and prepare individuals to thrive in an ever-changing economy.


PODCAST EPISODE

Abundant Thinking Podcast

Abundant Thinking, hosted by Elan Gelfand, is a podcast that sets out to encourage listeners to think deeply about themselves and those around them. In his conversations with Gelfand, episodes #79 & 95, ELI Founder Gary Schoeniger shares how underdogs win, the reality of mindset in business and what schools don't teach about entrepreneurship.

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COMPANY NEWS

Chamber of Commerce welcomes entrepreneurial expert as guest speaker

As part of a book tour across eastern Kentucky, Gary made a stop to speak at the Hazard-Perry County Chamber of Commerce. Entrepreneurial mindset education is vital to the people of Appalachia because it empowers them to create their own opportunities, break cycles of dependency, harness local culture, retain and attract young talent, and drive community-led development in the face of economic and social challenges.

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Author Insights From "The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage"

Attend this webinar on Wednesday, June 18th, at 1:00 pm ET for an engaging chat with Gary about his new book, The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage. He’ll share more about his extensive research and observations of several entrepreneurs that influenced the framework for entrepreneurial thinking he reveals within. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and connect with others who care about unlocking human potential through mindset education.

Wednesday, June 18 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET


EXPANDING MINDSET

Recap from the Global Entrepreneurship Congress

ELI’s Gary Schoeniger (Founder & CEO) and Nic Houle (Director of Community Partnerships) joined the action at GEC with a big question: What role does mindset play in all of this? It’s a conversation we were eager to spark, because we believe that entrepreneurship isn’t just about launching businesses. It’s about how we think, how we solve problems, and how we create value in the world, no matter where we start.

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