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Experienced Coaching for Women of Color Leaders
Clear, Actionable Leadership Coaching for Black Women and Women of Color: I see You
I work with education leaders and institutions to identify and remove the structural barriers that keep the work from moving forward.
I work with leaders who are trying to move meaningful work forward inside systems that often make that work harder than it should be.
My work centers leaders in education, especially women of color and the institutions responsible for creating the conditions where they can lead effectively.
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My Story & Philosophy as s Coach an Leader
Do Better Involves Stepping Back, Removing Barriers, Then Stepping Forward With Intention.
As a Black woman who has often been the first in leadership roles, I know what it means to lead without a blueprint, navigating expectations, pressure, and complexity. Leading inside complex educational systems has shown me what gets in the way of people doing their best work.
"Do Better" reflects how I approach leadership.
It's not about perfection. It's about leading with clarity, courage, and authenticity, especially inside systems that were not designed with you in mind.
I help leaders remove the barriers that get in the way of doing their best work for students.
That experience shapes how I coach leaders and partner with institutions today. Together, we step back, understand what's actually happening, and move forward with clarity and strategy.
My Coaching Packages.
1:1 Executive Leadership Coaching for Women of Color
Coaching with me is a space for women of color leaders to think out loud, process what they are carrying, and make thoughtful decisions about how they want to lead. In our work together, we focus on navigating the realities of leadership inside complex systems and identifying what may be getting in the way of the work.
This is a space where you don't have to carry it alone.
ROOTS Leadership Cohort
ROOTS is a small leadership community for women of color leaders in education who want space to reflect, talk honestly about what they're navigating, and learn alongside others working inside similar systems.
In this space, you step back from the daily demands of leadership, make sense of what's happening in your context, and think more strategically about how to move the work forward.
Institutional Consulting in Education
For colleges, universities, and schools where leaders know the work matters but something keeps getting in the way of the work moving forward.
I partner with leadership teams to identify the structural barriers getting in the way and build the conditions where leaders and staff can do their best work for students.
Debra has a deep understanding of institutional dynamics and an uncanny ability to help leaders make sense of what they're navigating. Her guidance is both practical and transformative.
Ankita R.
Senior Higher Education Leader
Dr. Griffith has been a catalyst for change in my life personally and professionally. My lens shifted from our very first conversation.
Alia D.
Director of Equity & Student Success
As a woman of color at a predominantly white institution, I didn't realize how much I needed a safe space to learn and grow as a leader until I started working with Debra.
Shanilka N.
Medical Director
Client Success Stories.
My clients come into coaching already thoughtful, capable, and carrying a lot. Our work creates space to step back, see what's actually happening, and move forward with more clarity and intention.
Focus Areas Through Coaching
Leadership roles come without a roadmap: and women are left assessing unspoken rules. Coaching helps you step into that leadership ship easier.
Some leadership teams don’t leave any space for navigating harmful situations. Coaching with Do Better helps provide a safe space to discuss
Not only will I help you by leading you, but I’ll transfer these skills so that you can also lead more equitably within your own teams.
Leadership is not just about vision, it's about relationships, accountability, and alignment: and we’ll learn that as an art.
Sometimes the work is navigating the system you're in. Other times it's recognizing when it's time to step into something new. Assess your options and clarify your roadmap.
Take The Next Step In Your Leadership Journey.
Schedule a Complimentary 20-Minute Virtual Discovery Call with Me.
I’d love to hear more about where you are in your leadership journey and where you want to go next. This call is a chance for us to connect, talk through your goals, and see how Do Better Executive Coaching can support you with strategy, clarity, and confidence.