The strategy behind every leap

Published in Forbes • April 7, 2026 We're honored to be featured in Forbes, where career expert Bryan Robinson explores Ilana Golan's 5-5-5 Rule—a practical framework designed to help professionals navigate career uncertainty with confidence instead of fear. Rather than making high-stakes career decisions based on assumptions, the 5-5-5 Rule encourages professionals to validate new opportunities through structured experimentation. The result is greater clarity, stronger profe

Published in Entrepreneur Magazine • July 20, 2026 We're excited to share that Ilana Golan's latest article has been published in Entrepreneur, exploring why so many accomplished professionals feel stuck, even after doing everything "right." In the piece, Ilana introduces the concept of the Hidden Market: the opportunities that never appear on job boards, but instead emerge through reputation, relationships, visibility, and trust. If you've ever wondered why adding another ce

Industry titans, including Siri Founder Adam Cheyer, former Starbucks President Howard Behar, former IBM Chief Executive, Sandy Carter, and more, convene from February 26 - 28, to offer top executive leadership training, expert coaching, and insights into the future of work. As 60% of today's workforce is projected to need training before 2027, Leap Academy, the career reinvention accelerator, announces the timely return of LeapCon 2026, a three-day leadership and growth conf

Roughly 1 in 3 working Americans now have some kind of side hustle, according to a survey from LendingTree of more than 2,000 U.S. adults — and they’re making an average of $1,242 a month.

For decades, the blueprint for a successful career was linear: climb the ladder, secure the title and remain loyal to the institution. But as AI disruption accelerates, that ladder is no longer safe nor provides everything individuals want from their career. For example: meaning, satisfaction, independence, freedom, impact, generational wealth. We are witnessing a quiet crisis among mid-career leaders who built their entire identity around a single employer. When that pillar

Those in tech intimidated by the role that artificial intelligence will play in their jobs or careers are encouraged to chase ‘portfolio careers’, defined as a career compromising of a variety of roles rather than one position at a single organization. In the same way that financial advice may include ‘diversifying your portfolio’ to create a stream of different incomes, portfolio careers are built around combining multiple paid roles to ensure consistency and that workers re

Master LinkedIn with smart posting, consistent engagement, and clear metrics that show what works to expand your reach and grow your business with confidence. By: Justina Luther , Contributor Today’s small business landscape requires a savvy owner who understands that both digital and interpersonal connections drive growth. A unique social media strategy, including Facebook Marketplace, Instagram, and Substack, can set you ahead. Still, many small business owners have yet to

In today’s fast-paced business world, professional networks are more than just a pathway to opportunities; they are crucial for growth, learning, and innovation. Whether it’s finding mentors, navigating career changes, or driving business success, the right network can be a game-changer. How significant are these networks, and how can professionals best leverage them? As a part of this series, we had the pleasure to interview Ilana Golan. Ilana Golan is a world-renowned exper

Lately, I keep hearing the same thing from people who, on paper, are doing well. They have strong resumes, good titles, jobs they once worked hard to get, and yet the conversations keep circling back to the same unease. What happens if this role changes? What happens if it disappears? What happens if the skills that built this career stop being enough? AI has a way of making those questions feel urgent, sometimes uncomfortably so. That is why Ilana Golan’s work caught my atte

Ilana Golan’s innovative platform provides tools for success in today’s job market. Ageism is an unpleasant reality for many professionals searching for new career opportunities. As industries evolve and new technologies emerge, seasoned professionals often find themselves facing biases about their age, experience, or adaptability. Leap Academy, a career development platform founded by Ilana Golan, believes that age does not diminish skill or value; in fact it can be a huge a

Published in TechTimes • January 6, 2025 We're honored to be featured in TechTimes, highlighting Leap Academy's mission to rethink what professional education should look like in today's rapidly changing world. Rather than relying on outdated models built around theory alone, Leap Academy was created to help professionals gain clarity, build confidence, strengthen their personal brands, and create meaningful career momentum through practical action. The article explores how f

Master the art of career transitions with personalized strategies and expert guidance Ready to master the art of leaping in your career? Professionals are no longer tied to a single path for decades; instead, the smart ones are embracing change, seeking new challenges, and continuously reinventing themselves. This is “leaping”—making intentional and strategic career transitions for professional growth. No one understands this better than Ilana Golan, founder of Leap Academy,

The ability to navigate career transitions, build personal brands, and unlock new opportunities has never been more critical. Traditional paths like MBAs and formal leadership training often fall short when it comes to offering the personalized, fast-tracked solutions that modern professionals need. Enter Leap Academy, a platform designed to meet individuals exactly where they are and propel them forward in their careers. Founded by Ilana Golan, an entrepreneur and the first

Ilana Golan is a remarkable breaker of gender barriers, having been the first woman F-16 flight instructor in the Israeli Air Force, a top notch engineer, entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Stiya, a storytelling platform for businesses that utilizes automation to facilitate their sharing of relevant and personalized content with their clients in a click. As you will see, Golan never says never! Pivotal Moment of Reinvention I was an F-16 flight instructor in the Israeli Air Fo

Leap Academy is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America ranking 314 the Inc 5000 list

I looked around the familiar house. I used to live here but it looked different now. I could still smell her cooking but this time it made me almost vomit. ‘What does it feel like knowing you are dying?’ I thought to myself. My entire body shivering just thinking about it. My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer that reached her brain. I saw her smile, jokes and personality vanish before my eyes in the speed of light. I made some of the hardest decisions of my life those days,

Ilana Golan, Golan Ventures Ilana Golan is a serial entrepreneur, mentor and investor. Selected as 40 top women to watch in 2016 and Silicon Valley Business Journal Women of Influence for 2017, she brings 20 years of engineering, product, sales, operations and entrepreneurial experience to help primarily Israel-based startups succeed in the U.S. She has worked with many accelerators in the Bay Area, such as Google Launchpad, to mentor and open the right doors to their start

Ilana Golan — a former fighter pilot and current entrepreneur — has had a lot of successes in her career, much of it built on the back of failure. At Inman Connect San Francisco, she shared what she’s learned about her audience and how data helps her shape her stories. Click Here to Read the Full Article →

Earlier this week, I attended the Women’s Leadership Conference of Northeast Ohio (WLCNEO). Networking with 575 like-minded career-focused women and learning from world-class speakers was an uplifting and inspiring experience. For those of you who couldn’t attend, I am going to share throughout the week what I learned on Slaydy. For my first blog regarding WLCNEO, I wanted to focus on Ilana Golan. Ilana is a serial entrepreneur, mother of 2, tech investor, and motivational sp