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There is something incredibly powerful about bringing together women who are already at the top of their game. We’ve been hosting a series of brunches for executive women at Zero Bond, and every single one has reached capacity almost as soon as we’ve announced it.  While the setting is beautiful, the real impact is in the energy of the room. These sessions are a deep dive into the way we connect with others. When you’re moving to that next level of leadership, your greatest t

The most underrated skill in 2026? The ability to figure it out. Technology hasn’t just given us access to information; it’s given us agency. In the early days of the tech boom, companies made a strategic pivot. Instead of providing a human customer support agent for every query, they built robust, self-serve help centers and blogs. While this was a business efficiency move, it had an unintended consequence: It gave the world a head start on learning how to be autonomous. It’

Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to moderate a panel for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation on Black women at work. We had thousands of sign-ups and nearly a thousand people joined! The conversation was full of practical advice and tangible next steps for the audience and the chat was full of community and support. I just realized that the conversation is on Youtube! Check out the replay here!

C-Suite Coach built a delivery model that facilitated almost 5000 small business workshops to over 357,000 small business owners for a Global Tech giant client across 8 years.  Since 2018, my firm, C-Suite Coach, has had the privilege of operating the Grow with Google Coaches program. As this chapter of our work begins to close, I’ve been reflecting on what it actually takes to build and lead a human capital engine of this magnitude. Institutional leadership is measured in th

Leadership is an art, and I think the best leaders are those who are students of the arts. It’s an honor to serve on the Steering Committee for the Alvin Ailey Young Patron Circle for so many years. For me, the magic of Ailey has always been about more than dance, but also about legacy and the power of an institutional mission. Each year I look forward to Young Patrons Night, where we celebrate together the growth of our group and engage and recruit new prospective members. I

The same principles that guide my business decisions are the ones I use to anchor my home.  Celebrating Kwanzaa this winter feels particularly resonant. As I reflect on Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) , I’m reminded that as leaders, our greatest power isn’t just in the seats we occupy, but in the cultures we build and the legacies we protect. For me, hosting is an act of stewardship. It’s about creating a space where excellence and tradition sit at the same table. Taking th

There’s a massive difference between being busy and being intentional. One is a distraction; the other is a leadership discipline. I loved hosting this latest cohort of executive women at Zero Bond. We spent the morning auditing our 2026 goals, not just the "what,” but the how and the why. When you lead at this level, intention is the only thing that protects your peace and your P&L. This series has officially become a monthly staple, and I’m so grateful that these rooms cont

Maintaining a beginner's mindset starts with the admission that your current expertise has an expiration date. Entrepreneurs often treat learning as a byproduct of survival. We navigate daily fires and call it growth. Yet there is a profound difference between reactively moving on your feet and intentionally carving out time to study the shifting landscape. Mastery requires us to distinguish between the skills that got us here and the ones required for the next season. We oft

When you're a leader, the role isn't confined to the office. Recently, I was asked to step up in a completely new capacity: officiating the wedding of a beautiful couple who I introduced. Standing before 150 of their family and friends, I valued the trust they placed in me to capture their story, manage the energy, and deliver a memorable experience. It was a completely different kind of pressure than any work presentation. Every time I lean into a moment that demands presenc

The MoMA Black Arts Council recently provided an opportunity for us to walk through "Watch Out For The Ghosts" at Nicola Vassell Gallery  with the artist Adebunmi Gbadebo. Her work offers a unique perspective on history that remains largely untaught in traditional schools. Specifically, her focus on farming techniques and processes stolen from enslaved Africans forces a necessary confrontation with our shared past. These cultural engagements are strategic investments in my ow

I Stopped Being a Customer and Became a Client. I grew up with limited financial resources, so for a long time, my relationship with money was defined by accumulating it and saving it aggressively. I viewed shopping as a game where the goal was to catch the sale. There was a specific thrill in owning a high-quality item only because I had managed to "steal" it at a price I could feasibly afford. I had no concept of loyalty. I was a customer, anonymous and often frustrated by

The core mission of C-Suite Coach is to architect the engaged, trusted workforce culture that people deserve. When I connect with an internal champion, an employee deeply committed to transforming their culture, my passion ignites! I want to help them execute their vision right then and there. This is especially true for organizations whose need for strategic leadership development is urgent. In the past, that desire led me to offer steep discounts when budgets were tight, ho

Our C-Suite Coach team is constantly having rich internal discussions about leadership, workplace culture, innovation, and multi-generational workplaces. But we realized that for our growth and also for our mission to be met, those powerful conversations couldn't be confined to our Google Meets and client calls alone. Finding space to talk about the work is hard to find space for! Additionally, creating videos and putting our voices out there was challenging, and sometimes st

I recently had the privilege of facilitating at a fantastic conference, The PowHer Experience, and I was struck by the sheer number of attendees and also the way  they got there. The organizer, Nikkia McClain, worked with sponsors to ensure free attendance for every participant. This single move unlocked the room, creating an incredibly diverse group of women who might have otherwise been excluded due to cost. The content, especially the sessions on AI skills for small busine

Public Action Drives Private Values. I’ve long believed that the most meaningful parts of life are those we deliberately design. We are always building a culture, and what we commit to externally is the clearest reflection of our internal values. This hit home when I served on the Alumni Board for Davidson College. One of our crucial discussions we had centered on a powerful commitment: publicly acknowledging the Native Americans whose land was taken and whose grounds we were

We Must Let Our Goals Evolve Like Great Art. I often talk about the importance of designing a life rooted in intention. But as much as I value defining a clear path, I’ve come to realize that the most successful "architects" of their own lives are those who allow the blueprint to change. This concept was illustrated in spectacular fashion during a recent visit to the Guggenheim. I was fortunate enough to join ArtNOIR  for a curatorial walkthrough of Rashid Johnson’s phenomena

In 2017, I ran the NYC Marathon. It was a grind that forced focus and extreme discipline, a personal lesson in sustained effort. Years later, my firm, C-Suite Coach, landed New York Road Runners as a client for our executive coaching and leadership training programs. It was a surreal, full-circle moment. This year, I was at the finish line watching the runners stream in. It was an incredible reminder that the lessons I learned running the race, perseverance and resilience, ar

Oh, I truly love a theme party. I believe that intentionally designing  an experience, whether it’s a strategy session for a team or a simple Sunday brunch, is the secret ingredient to an extraordinary life. So, when my birthday rolled around in 2024, right after the Cowboy Carter album drop, the theme practically declared itself: Texas Hold 'Em Brunch. The Resistance Was Real (But Short-Lived) Now, here’s the thing about themes: they thrive on participation. Initially, my in

Early in our consultancy's journey, building a personal brand was a top L&D request. Years later, it remains one of the most in-demand, and often intimidating, topics for professionals who want career growth but feel overwhelmed by the work  of branding. We see this as an opportunity. We recently ran a session for a client, using the framework we are now expanding for wider access. The experience was strengthened through the pre-survey we used to target their unique needs and

Arthur Jafa’s work at MoMA demands that we confront history with honesty. It was fitting that while at the opening of the exhibit, I ran into a face from my own past who helped me measure just how much time has passed. Seeing Heath Rosenthal, a former colleague from my years at ESPN, unlocked memories I usually keep stored away. I left that job in 2012, and I often only revisit the victory lap of my exit. But Heath reminded me of the grit it took to get there. A significant s