Category Archives: Vision, Goals, and Motivation

The Time Advantage: Strategies for Professional Women – Part 1

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Have you ever felt like you had too much to do and needed more hours in the day? Does every responsibility you have require 100% of you? Do all your priorities feel like they are number one?  Time management is crucial for women, as we often face multiple responsibilities and challenges in our personal and […]

A Fresh Start: Setting Goals for 2025

Every December, I schedule time to reflect on the past year and consider what goals I want to set for the new year. As we wrap up another year, now is the perfect time to reflect on your accomplishments and set your sights on new goals for the year ahead. Reflecting on the Past Year […]

Amplifying Your Voice: Navigating Stakeholder Buy-in for Black Women

In today’s climate, Black women have found it difficult to be heard and effectively sell ideas. Being a Black woman can be challenging due to potential biases and systemic barriers. However, by building connections, staying determined, and communicating strategically, you can increase your influence and impact. Below are  specific strategies to help you gain buy-in […]

Enhance Executive Leadership Presence: The 6 Core Elements and Essential Skills for Success

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Many of my clients, no matter their level in their respective organizations, come to coaching wanting to develop or enhance what is called executive presence. Although difficult to define, it is easy to spot.  Executive presence is about showing up in such a way that you’re considered “leader-like” in your organization, no matter your title […]

Unlocking Success: Mindset is Everything

Here’s the long and short of it: mindset is everything because it literally determines the course of our lives. Whether we are pursuing personal growth, professional success, or simply navigating the twists and turns of everyday life, our mindset serves as the lens through which we perceive and engage with the world around us. It […]

The Art of Asking for Mentoring

Over the course of my career, I’ve had many mentors—some who looked like me and we had a lot of things in common, and some who were quite different than me. It’s important to have a diverse network of individuals who are available to answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and offer advice when […]

Building Confidence for Black Women

I coach leaders on many topics, including influence, communication, and strategic thinking. We typically focus on their top three development priorities. Among all the leadership competencies my clients wish to work on, building confidence is usually part of the top three, as it is the foundation of all other behaviors. You cannot have executive presence, […]

Leading to Inspire: Mastering Coaching Strategies for Leadership Excellence – Part 2

Have you ever shared a complex problem with a friend or colleague, hoping they’d tell you how to solve it and put you out of your misery? Many of my clients come to sessions sharing leadership issues they cannot resolve on their own. They describe the situation, pause, and wait for me to give them […]

Executive Mindset: Crushing Your Goals in 2024

Happy New Year! I hope your year is beginning strong and you’re already working on your 2024 goals. If you haven’t yet started implementing your goals or you haven’t even thought about any, I wanted to share the 3 simple steps our executive clients use to achieve their career goals. It’s no secret that developing […]