Just because you are first does not mean this has to be hard.
I am passionately dedicated to empowering purpose-driven women of color to transform their dreams into tangible realities.
Whether it’s securing a career that amplifies your impact, launching a platform that uplifts your community, authoring and publishing a transformative book, or crafting a personal brand that reshapes the course of humanity – I am here to guide you through it.
Equipped with ten years of private and non-profit technical expertise and a proven track record of success, this is more than a business; it's a calling. It’s about harnessing a unique skill set tailored for exceptional women and preparing them to propel into purpose-driven leadership, making a significant mark on the world. Schedule time with me to learn about my coaching and consulting offerings.
About Me.
Life can get hectic. Whether you are juggling a career, family, business, or every other priority on your checklist, productivity is a skill and science. The good news is, that with grit, support, and a few tools, you can turn your impossible situation into a launching pad to success.
My professional and personal life experiences have placed me in more crises than one can count. Each time a new situation arose, my instinct would kick in, and I'd somehow find my way out -- at the expense of my health & wellness. It wasn't until I applied tried and tested tools & strategies that I experienced true success. Today, I utilize data-driven and trauma-informed coaching to support my clients in overcoming personal and professional obstacles, so they can achieve the greatness they deserve.
Your vision is valid, your dreams are attainable, and I am here to support you every step of the way.
Aisha Alvarez, Ph.D.
"Issata didn't just build my site, she taught me how to fish. THAT is women's empowerment."
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LaRetha C. P. Odumosu, Ph.D.
Thank you for pushing me, the encouragement, and your work!
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Dr. Chanel Serano
Issata opened my eyes to so many possibilities in my business. Thank you for your passion and business savvy!
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Education & Certificates
Certificate: Leading Diversity & Inclusion, Northwestern University, April 2021
Certificate: Women’s Leadership, Yale School of Management: Executive Education, February 2021
Master of Social Work (MSW), Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
Specialization: Public and Non-Profit Management, May 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Rutgers College, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
Majors: Political Science and Africana Studies, May 2005
Additional Certificates:
Enhance Productivity in a Hybrid Work Environment; Agile at Work: Planning With Agile User Stories; Getting Started as an Agile Project Manager; Agile at Work: Build Your Agile Team; Transitioning from Waterfall To Agile Project Management; Agile Foundations; Agile Project Management: Comparing Agile Tools; Agile at Work: Reporting with Agile Charts and Boards; Strategies To Improve Self Awareness; Trauma Informed Change Management; Creating Inspiring Content On Uninspiring Days; Agile At Work: Getting Better With Agile Retrospectives; Driving Productive Agile Meetings; Agile Project Management With Microsoft Project, Building; Connection and Engagement in Virtual Teams; Business Writing Principles; How To Speak So People Will Listen; Communicating Through Disagreement; Communicating with Empathy, Crafting Questions To Make Better Decisions, Icebreaker For Teams, Meetings, And Groups; 20 Habits of Executive Leadership; Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Differences; Staying Positive in the Face of Negativity; Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling; Ten Mistakes Leaders Should Avoid; How To Be an Inclusive Leader; Humble Leadership: The Power Of Relationships: Openness and Trust; Becoming an Impactful and Influential Leader; Become a Chief of Staff, Compassionate Directness; Brand Leadership: Building Brand and Culture; Executive Influence; Subtle Shifts and Thinking for Tremendous Resilience; Being Positive At Work; Leading with Emotional Intelligence; Diversity, Inclusion, And Belonging; Unconscious Bias; Public Speaking Foundations; Inclusive Leadership, Communicating Across Cultures; Creating a Communication Strategy; Managing High Potentials; 17 PR Mistakes To Avoid; Meeting Facilitation; Learning To Say No; Podcasting: Business and Law; Executive Presence For Women
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