Meet SJ Barakony - Futurist | Sherpa at SherpasSolutions (a futurist brand)

I help entrepreneurs/owners/the self-employed stop drowning in the 'how' so they can return to their 'why.' As a polymathic generalist with over 15 years of cross-disciplinary experience, I specialize in identifying the hidden friction points that keep visionary professionals stuck in the weeds.

Whether acting as a Fractional CCO/CPO or orchestrating a complex community ecosystem, my goal is simple: to build the systems, partnerships, and (workplace) cultures that allow you to live in your zone of genius. I don’t just manage operations; I architect the environments where innovation flourishes.

Questions Small Business Owners Can Ask:

• How do you customize your approach—whether it’s 1:1 mentoring, group facilitation, or fractional CCO/CPO work—to fit a company’s unique stage, culture, and goals rather than applying a one-size-fits-all framework?
• How did you get started doing all that you now offer? What was the first solution? When did the other(s) become part of your polymathic portfolio?
• For a growing business that’s juggling multiple priorities, how would you recommend sequencing or combining your services—e.g., starting with educational advice or a mastermind cohort before moving into fractional CPO support—and what’s a realistic timeline for seeing results?
• How do you help the self-employed/solopreneurs, business owners, and/or their teams build lasting internal capability so they’re not dependent on external support long-term?
• What are your 4 E's? 3 S's? How do each/both shape your why, how, and what you offer to businesses of any type, size, and industry/vertical?