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IMAGINE TIME TO ACTUALLY PLAN YOUR BUSINESS

ACCELERATE

 Prioritize clear, actionable strategic planning and team alignment

BOOST PROFIT

Eliminate guesswork to have a more consistent and reliable growth trajectory. 

SCALE

Get the clarity and tools needed to scale your business without the typical growing pains.

Business Acceleration Services

Check out our service offerings

1  Strategic Transformation

  • Deep dive consults & workshops to uncover current challenges to identify and remove growth barriers.
  • Align AI with business goals for greater efficiency and market expansion.
  • Develop clear, actionable growth strategies.
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2  AI-Driven Optimization

  • Streamline lead generation, sales pipelines, productivity.
  • Use AI-powered tools to attract high-value clients.
  • Automate onboarding processes to reduce manual effort.

 

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3  Automation + Efficiency

  • Optimize operations by eliminating repetitive tasks.
  • Implement tailored AI solutions to boost productivity and accuracy.
  • Create seamless workflows to enhance business consistency.

 

4  Seminars and workshops

Book your Thrive in the Age of AI session

"Thrive in the Age of AI" sessions help businesses harness AI effectively.
Focus on practical applications, strategic insights, and AI integration.
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Workshops + Seminars

Unlock new opportunities and stay ahead of the competition with expert-led workshops designed to help businesses integrate AI effectively. These sessions provide actionable insights tailored to your industry. 

The Importance of Business Strategy in the AI Era: How to integrate AI into your business and make your firm future-ready
Discover how AI is reshaping industries and how you can leverage it for strategic growth. This session explores AI-driven decision-making, automation, and future-proofing strategies for long-term success.

How to Attract Clients & Scale with Smart Tech
Interior designers, builders, and industry professionals—learn how AI can enhance client acquisition, streamline systems, and improve your competitive edge.

From Overwhelmed to Optimized: How AI & Automation Can Reduce Burnout
Feeling stretched too thin? This workshop focuses on practical AI solutions and automation tools that help business owners and teams work smarter, not harder.

Unlocking Hidden Profit: How AI-Driven Strategies Can Boost Revenue & Efficiency
AI isn’t just about technology—it’s about profitability. Learn how AI can uncover inefficiencies, optimize pricing, and generate new revenue streams for your business.

The Future of Work: How AI is Reshaping Business & Leadership
Business leaders and entrepreneurs—gain insight into AI’s role in leadership, HR recruitment, company culture, and operational efficiency. Learn what it takes to lead successfully in an AI-powered world.

Bring These Sessions to Your Audience

Looking for a dynamic speaker for your next conference, industry event, or training session? These workshops can be tailored to your audience, offering insights that drive innovation and business growth.

📩 Let’s talk about booking a session – Use the contact form below for more information and to discuss availability.

About Darilyn Coles

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Darilyn is a business and AI accelerator, workshopper, and speaker with a proven track record of helping design, product and retail companies eliminate inefficiencies and scale with confidence. With over 20 years of leadership experience spanning corporate strategy and business development, she has worked with businesses of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500s, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

Her expertise in AI integration, Lean Six Sigma, and Design Thinking allows her to develop tailored solutions that streamline operations, boost profitability, and create sustainable growth. She is also an experienced leader in financial analysis, customer-focused sales, and operational excellence, bringing a data-driven and strategic approach to scaling businesses.

Through her "Thrive in the Age of AI" seminars and workshops, Darilyn has empowered hundreds of professionals to integrate AI into their businesses without overwhelm. Whether guiding teams through digital transformation, business acceleration, or leadership development, her mission remains the same: helping companies adapt, innovate, and thrive in the age of AI.

Why work with Darilyn

  • Proven Leadership: Over 20 years of experience leading teams, driving strategy, and delivering results in corporate, financial, real estate and retail sectors.
  • Business Growth & AI Expertise: Combines technology, strategy, and efficiency to help businesses scale profitably. 
  • High-Impact Speaker: Engaging facilitator with deep knowledge in business transformation, AI integration, and leadership development.
  • Data-Driven Strategy: Helps businesses leverage AI, streamline systems, and optimize revenue models for long-term growth. 
  • Trusted Industry Expert: Extensive experience with the Toronto International Design Centre and industry associations.

With a strategic, results-driven, and AI-powered approach, Darilyn Coles helps businesses future-proof their growth and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.

Testimonials

See what people are saying

"Thank you for the amazing insight and fab workshop! Value for time  - absolute 10. Content - on point and eye opening to see the potential with AI, not just as a design tool… but for the business side." Elena E. 

"It was great to learn some insights and to have information on AI - to not be scared of it and to be given some tools on how to use it." Alicia M

"The session was well structured, engaging and highly relevant to my field. I'd absolutely recommend it. The examples and practical applications shared were particularly helpful." Shabnum S.

"Thanks for the workshop. It was very informative and I learned a lot in those few hours we spent together.  The knowlege I gained regarding the use of AI to assist in building my business strategy was extremely useful. I liked the pace of your presentation and the material that was discussed. You articulated very well, answered our questions and provided examples when needed. I did like the little hands-on activity we performed to help gain more understanding of how the ChatPGT tool (custom instructions) works." Vernadine T.

"I so enjoyed the workshop, thank you for your insight!"  Gillian G

"Thank you for offering your insights and expertise on AI and Strategic Business Planning. It was an informative session. " Yvonne B.

"Your session on AI at IDS was quite excellent. Thank you for adding such value to the industry!" Rodney L.

"Thank you for the great presentation at IDS!" Rezvaneh N. 

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