Today's leaders are overwhelmed by constant change and information overload.
The game has changed.
Success now comes from connecting the dots, in ways others miss.
Stop being confused | Move faster | Achieve the right outcomes
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Your World Changes When You Connect the Dots.
Success today isn't about having more information—it's about seeing patterns others miss. When you strengthen your ability to connect the dots, you transform how you see opportunities, make decisions, and achieve results. Here's what changes:
Spot Patterns Early
When you see connections others miss, you gain the advantage of early insight and action.
Navigate Change Confidently
Understanding patterns helps you anticipate change and adapt more effectively.
Make Better Decisions
Transform overwhelming information into clear choices by seeing how pieces fit together.
Turn Insight Into Action
Move from understanding to execution faster by seeing clear paths forward
Find Hidden Opportunities
Discover untapped potential by connect dots across different areas and disciplines.
See the Bigger Picture
Connect seemingly unrelated pieces to reveal the complete story and make smarter moves.
Welcome to The Nexus Initiative.
I'm Kenton Epard, and I'll be your expert guide to better connecting the dots in your personal life, professional life, and organization.
Some call it synthesis; others call it sensemaking, generating 'Aha" moments, or seeing the bigger picture.
Whatever name you give it, what matters is that "it" matters.
Why?
In today's world of rapid change and information overwhelm, the ability to make sense of things - quickly and correctly - is essential.
Connecting the dots, the right dots, is now imperative to success.
Why does it matter?
At The Nexus Initiative, we help leaders and organizations connect the dots in new ways to drive better outcomes.
Drawing on decades of of experience startups and Fortune 500 companies, we transform information overload into clear insights and decisive action.
Few teach these critical skills.
We are one of the few.
We're glad you are here.
Meet Your Guide
What People Are Saying
"Somehow, I survived as a leader for over forty years without executive coaching but know I could have been much more effective had Kenton Epard been in my corner.
Kenton inspires trust, looks beyond the obvious, examines alternatives, and emboldens confidence.
Checks all of the boxes!"
David W. Magill, EdD
Director Emeritus,
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
​I have worked with Kenton for nearly five years and have found his counsel to be valuable, applicable, and broad-based.
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For situations in which he does not have direct experience, I found him to be a quick study who could grasp the essence of the situation. He is sort of a one-stop shop with whom I can discuss a wide range of executive-level issues.
Paul Borgman
Former CEO,
Smoothstone IP
Communications
Kenton and The Nexus Intiative delivered expert analysis, advice, and action to help me address my company's biggest obstacles to success.
The help came fast and competently, and I felt I finally had a professional, expert sounding board that I'd been sorely missing
Mick Freeman
CEO and Executive Director,
Bridge Entrepreneurs Network Colorado
As CEO of BDSA, there have been many occasions when I have been thrashing through the jungle of detail making operational decisions and in danger of losing touch with the strategic picture for my company.
Kenton has just the right balance of experience and character to be able to pull me out of the details and help me look at our strategy, make major decisions that in turn make all the day-to-day activities flow much more easily.
Roy Bingham
CEO,
BDSA Analytics
Kenton has been part of the leadership of our community for many years in several capacities from board member to executive coach to financial oversite. Through his vast business and entrepreneurial experience, Kenton brings an expertise and wisdom to challenges and opportunities, which is invaluable.
Kenton's capacity to discern trends and shifts, clearly communicating options and solutions while assisting in the development of strategic plans to leverage openings and gaps has positioned our organization to flourish in uncertain times. I highly recommend Kenton as an invaluable resource for individuals and organizations who are seeking innovative and creative ways to flourish in challenging times.
The Rev'd Terry McGugan
Rector,
Christ Church Denver
