Tuesday, September 22, 2026
5 – 6 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Online
Cost: Free
Your experience can be more than a résumé. It can be the foundation for a new kind of career.
Join UW Professional & Continuing Education for a webinar with our expert instructors, Lisa Hufford and Christy M. Johnson, to explore how you can build on what you already know to create greater flexibility, ownership and opportunity. Drawing from their experiences in consulting, entrepreneurship, business ownership and small-business development, Lisa and Christy will discuss the range of paths available to people who want to shape their next chapter.
The conversation will examine how consulting can become a bridge to entrepreneurship, helping you turn expertise into an offer, build client relationships and uncover opportunities for new products, services or businesses. They'll also explore business ownership through acquisition, micro-entrepreneurship and other emerging pathways that are making entrepreneurship more accessible.
Lisa and Christy will discuss how individuals can use AI to research markets, develop ideas and automate routine work, making entrepreneurship more accessible. From independent consulting and fractional work to business ownership and AI-enabled ventures, you’ll see how to leverage your skills and experience to create new professional opportunities.
Part of our Expert Insights webinar series, this hour-long session is a forward-looking conversation for anyone considering a career transition or wondering what else might be possible.
We'll send all registrants a recording of the webinar after the event. Please allow at least three days for it to become available.
Panelists:
Lisa Hufford
Lisa Hufford is a visionary leader in enterprise marketing staffing and consulting. As founder and strategic growth advisor of Simplicity Consulting, she built a reputation for delivering exceptional results for clients including Microsoft and Amazon. A respected thought leader, Hufford has authored three books, including Work, Your Way: Reinvent yourself, Create the Life you want and Thrive as a Consultant.
Inc. named her one of its Top 10 Female Entrepreneurs, and Ernst & Young selected her as an Entrepreneurial Winning Woman. She frequently speaks on the future of work, workforce transformation, personal branding, and helping professionals transition into consulting. Hufford holds a B.S. in business administration from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo.
Christy M. Johnson
Founder and CEO of Artemis Connection, Christy M. Johnson brings a data-driven yet human-centered approach to strategy and leadership. A former McKinsey engagement manager and award-winning educator, she has led strategic initiatives across industries including venture capital, technology, media, healthcare and private equity. Johnson holds master’s degrees in business and education from Stanford University and is passionate about sustainable leadership and developing human potential.
Disability Accommodations
To request disability accommodations, contact the UW Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-685-7264 (fax) or dso@uw.edu.
