Experience
the Community
Your work, your way — with the power of The Collective behind you.
We Are Gig Talent.
This is our shared commitment to how we work, innovate, and drive impact together.
We are Executive Entrepreneurs™.
Autonomy without isolation. Collaboration without conformity.
We are contributors.
This is not passive membership. Opportunity follows contribution. Visibility follows impact.
We create momentum.
Clients should feel clearer, stronger, and more confident because we are there.
We believe in abundance & continuous learning.
Collective intelligence accelerates impact. Learning and experimentation are core to how we work.
We choose courage over comfort. Our bar is high.
We step into ambiguity and raise the bar — preparation, communication, professionalism, follow-through.
We co-create and innovate.
Transformation is built in motion. We co-create, test, iterate, evolve — leading at the edge of change.
We are operators who deliver value first.
We take ownership, stay close to the work, and deliver real outcomes.
We choose “Preferment.”
A phrase we coined to describe doing the work you love builds trust, deepens relationships, compounds long-term impact.
What is a Gig Talent Certification?
There are many benefits to being a GigTalent Certified Consultant™ — including resources that support you in your own practice and in the evolution of your business.
Most importantly, the certification is setting the standard for the expanding independent workforce — ensuring client confidence and a stellar reputation for certified consultants and coaches.
“Consulting doesn’t have to be a lonely gig.”
— Jamie Latiano Jacobs
Two certifications, one Collective.
We are setting the standards of excellence.
Every Gig Talent consultant earns the Credentialed Executive Entrepreneur certification.
The AI Transformation Certification is continued professional development for those reimagining their practice for the future of work.
Credentialed Executive Entrepreneur
The hallmark of every Gig Talent consultant.
Who’s It For
Seasoned experts who’ve sat in the seat and want to do work that moves organizations forward.
The Process
Background & reference checks
Compliance & ethics training
Core competencies assessment
Working Genius / sweet-spot
ExpertSync™ profile + matching
What You Gain
Sweet-spot-fit work
Community & events
Distribution pool & referrals
Practice infrastructure
AI Transformation Certification
Continued professional development for the future of work.
Who’s It For
Credentialed members ready to reimagine their practice for the future of work.
What You Gain
Foundational AI and Agentic AI fluency & strategy
A personalized reimagination of your own practice
Strategic insight into the Gig partners and ecosystem
Clearly define and own your role in AI transformation
Insights to support client re-engagement and new opportunities
The Outcome
Generate transformation work that moves organizations forward
Re-engage existing clients and pursue new ones
We focus on continuing professional development to ensure our Collective is always at the cutting edge of the brave new world of work.
The Process
The certification process ensures compliance, thorough vetting, interviews, and a deep understanding of who’s good and what they’re good at.
We require a legal business entity with federal tax ID, business insurance, and a business license. The certification application includes a one-time fee.
How We Vet
Pre-screening interviews
Reference checks
Skills survey
Background check and compliance
Ethics in Consulting Standard
Self-assessments, including Working Genius™
How We Match
ExpertSync™ Data Collection & Matching Engine
Extensive segmentation and skills survey
Human conversations to determine your sweet spots
Real-time updates as your practice evolves
Gig Talent COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Best Match
Work that fits your sweet spot, like a custom- tailored suit.
Community
Be part of a community with other experts who are great at what they do.
Collaboration
Team on large-scale projects with other Gig Talent certified consultants.
Networking
Collective events: annual conference, virtual meetings, regional events.
Growth
Evolve your own practice with business insights and peer contributions.
Development
Professional development to stay on the front edge of how work is changing.
Referral Program
Referral earnings in appreciation of client referrals through your network.
Talent Showcase
Amplify your voice with The Edge – by Gig Talent™ events and publications.
Co-Branding
Showcase additional value and credibility to your clients.
Consultant Platform
Bespoke infrastructure to automate administration.
Headquarters:
300 Carlsbad Village Dr.,
108A-134,Carlsbad CA 92008
Join the Collective
The Gig Talent Collective is intentionally built for seasoned experts who’ve sat in the seat, lead with courage, and want to do work that truly moves organizations forward.
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Headquarters:
300 Carlsbad Village Dr.,
108A-134,Carlsbad CA 92008
Join the Collective
The Gig Talent Collective is intentionally built for seasoned experts who’ve sat in the seat, lead with courage, and want to do work that truly moves organizations forward.
