I started my career journey playing by two golden rules – (1) go to school and (2) get a good job. So, I went to college, took on every internship under the sun, worked hard, and still wasn’t completely fulfilled. I’d done everything “right” and couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t advancing at the pace I expected.  

And that combined with the fact that management, executive and C-Suite ranks have negligible representations of women; much less people of color— left me dazed and confused. I was completely lost on the mental stamina it required, yet enamored with the climb and title and what it meant for my limited definition of success. No one told me the amount of assimilation and EQ it would require to make it to the top. In fact, all anyone demonstrated for me was all that I would have to change to fit in.

 

One day I decided to stop believing the myth that someone else was in charge of my career and started to believe in the magic of my uniqueness and the talent I bring to the table. And just like that, I went from riding along in the passenger seat of my career to steering my career from the driver’s seat. Well, maybe it wasn’t ‘just like that’. It was more so a process of defining and understanding my “why”—a shift from an, I’ve-got-potential course to an I’ve-got-purpose journey changed my entire career trajectory. 

 

Sure, corporate America is littered with micro-inequities and other landmines. While I don’t purport to have the cure for inequity, I do know that my “why” is to help ambitious professionals just like you, shatter cemented ceilings, illuminate unseen and unheard obstacles, define your “why,” and ultimately, cultivate the career you deserve

“At the time I was referred to Toni for her services, I was in a dark place, very discouraged, and feeling like I was not reaching my full potential! The job market in my hometown was limited and I decided to relocate but I was confused about the strategy to do so! At that time, Toni stepped in as my, “Fairy God Job Mother”! LOL, seriously, she totally shifted my energy and refreshed my LinkedIn/resume and provided better career clarity long term! Thank you so much, from that moment I’ve only moved up in my career!”

“Toni is an incredibly phenomenal career coach…one in a million! Toni helped me in so many ways both big and small. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience; the way she used anecdotes to reinforce some of the of the great coaching she provided me really helped a great deal. One of the suggestions she made particularly stick out for me had to do with the actual presentation of my experience, a method I was using that was clearly outdated but at the time I didn’t realize it. I eagerly used the advice she gave and I am confident that it absolutely helped me in the wonderful opportunity that I have now! Thank you Toni!!!”

“Toni has served as such a phenomenal resource in my recent career development. I respectfully see Toni as a role model and personal mentor. Toni has not only offered unique professional coaching, but her invaluable insight into strategic career planning which was valuable to me both personally and professionally. Considering the gender equity pay gap in our country, I applaud Toni for encouraging everyone, particularly women, to recognize their worth and negotiate as such in the workplace. Due to her support and coaching, I successfully transitioned into a new journey that was a perfect marriage of my skills set and overall passion for education and DEI. I am grateful for Toni's continued support, guidance, and innovative tips/tricks for success!”