You see me on camera, streaming or on TV, on the platform before hundreds, sometimes thousands of leaders and in other public-facing capacities and most remark on my presentation style and confidence. Was I born with it? Probably not. But I have nurtured it over time, and you can too. Here are some tips that I follow that have become habits to boost my confidence: 1️⃣ I Practice…
July is here, and summer is in full swing; but now is not the time to take time off from your professional/personal and team development–especially with so much at stake in the cultural and business context. Unlock your leadership potential and explore five transformative ways to work with me and my team this month. Enhance your emotional literacy, team leadership, communication skills, peace, productivity, and more: ✅ Strengthen…
Recently, I pulled out my colors and wore them just because. Actually, I was reminded of how many incredible women I have awesome relationships with, who celebrate wins together and are there for each other when one of us takes an L. Many of those women happen to be members of my sorority, and it caused me to reflect on the strength of community within cultural institutions like…
It’s Monday. Bring that headliner energy! You are nobody’s understudy, Sis. It’s your moment. Shine brightly. But you’ll need some confidence. Here’s how to muster it up: According to neuroscience research by the Harvard Business Review, confidence is not just a state of mind—it’s a skill that can be developed and strengthened over time. Empower yourself with science-backed strategies to enhance your confidence as a woman leader! Neuroscience…
What small change can you make this month that can impact the rest of your year, maybe even your career or life? I’m here to help you and your teams discover that. Whether it’s workshop of seminar facilitation, group or 1:1 executive or life coaching, long-term consulting for organizational change or even having me out to speak or conduct a quick, but impactful lunch and learn…reach out so…
Meet Chante, a highly skilled leader whose team was underperforming despite their talent. The root cause? Poor relationships within the team, fueled by communication issues and lack of self-awareness. Chante, known for her no-nonsense communications style that sometimes lacks diplomacy, was unaware of how it was affecting her team. Examples of Discord: 1. Frequent Misunderstandings: Team members often misinterpreted Sarah’s direct approach as dismissive, leading to confusion and…
Happy Juneteenth! If you don’t understand the holiday or why many celebrate it and why some of us may not be falling all over ourselves to strike up the grill, then here is a video for you. But first, why not do a little research… then learn about why it is a time of jubilation for some, and for others– it still feels a little disrespectful. As a…
Time flies when you’re helping women leaders of color “find their happy and win in an exclusive corporate culture.” It’s my bookaversary! It’s hard to believe that Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I’m Entitled to the C-Suite was officially released one year ago today! It features powerhouses like Andrea Williams , Anne Chow (She/Her) , Dorinda Walker and Kecia Kelly, FACHE amount others. And launching it was…
And the panel was simply brilliant. My take was personal and focused on improving the leader experience to make the entire org better by instigating the change while in the midst of it. After all this is a game of hearts AND minds. We do that by , among other items I shared— ❤️vowing to banish the real villain in the plot— isolation, fostering connection and community which…
News Release HARPERONE GROUP COLLABORATES WITH VIOLA DAVIS, JULIUS TENNON, AND LAVAILLE LAVETTE’S JVL MEDIA ON NEW PROJECT New York, NY (June 5, 2024) — HarperOne Group announced it will join forces with JVL Media, a company founded by the critically acclaimed couple Viola Davis and Julius Tennon—producers of film, television, and theater—and visionary author and publisher Lavaille Lavette. The first titles acquired, with anticipated 2025 publication dates…