Founder and CEO - The Coach Dee | ICF Credentialed Coach (ACC) | Attorney (J.D. & LL.M | Fmr. Senior Executive Service | Executive Coach for Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Color | Shaping the Future of Leadership | Legacy Builder | Executive Strategist
“If you are struggling to be effective, valued, or respected in your business or career, Coach Dee can help you strategically build your confidence and presence, enabling your to achieve successful and profitable outcomes.”
Kelly Joy (Business Owner)
Strategy, Presence, and Mindset for Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Leaders of Color Ready to Land the Role — Set the Price — Secure the Capital.
You are the whole package—résumé with receipts, a backable business plan, a scalable operation. You’ve earned the invitation; you should be beckoned to the chair. Yet you’re kept in the purgatory of “almost there”: the shortlist, the warm lead, the promising conversation that never closes. Feedback is vague at best, paths are murky, and the goalposts keep moving.
And the cost is real—underpaid expertise, undercapitalized growth, subtle disrespect, and the fatigue of being the only person of color in the room. You know you’re ready—and worthy.
Partnership with a coach can transform traction into conversion and readiness into inevitability. Together, we sharpen the value you actually sell, place it in rooms that buy, and drill the moments that decide outcomes—sponsorship asks, executive interviews, compensation and pricing negotiations, and investor meetings.
Fewer hoops. More say. Let’s end the invisible “prove it” penalties and replace them with clear value, strong options, and practiced asks—with you setting the terms.
You know what it’s like to scan the room and not see yourself—whether by sex, race, ethnicity, color, or faith. Isolation follows. You felt unseen, and carried the burden of representation while navigating complex spaces. You built a career—and for many, a business—often performing without the title, terms, or capital that should have followed. Now, it’s time to lead and to be resourced.
The reality is most leadership and funding circles still don’t reflect the brilliance, strategy, and resilience of people of color. Not for lack of talent; rather, it’s lack of access.
That’s where your rise begins.
In boardrooms and budget reviews, client pitches and investor meetings, your voice and vision matter. Someone once needed a leader who looked like you. Now they’re waiting for you—executive, founder, legacy builder—to step forward. If you’re ready to claim your impact, amplify your voice, and set the terms of your next chapter, I’m here to help you move with strategy, confidence, and clarity.
Through my strategic, results-driven coaching, we’ll partner to:
🟡 ➤ Identify and leverage your strengths to position you for greater opportunities.
🟡 ➤ Refine your executive presence and communication style to command attention and respect.
🟡 ➤ Navigate power dynamics and biases with confidence and strategy.
🟡 ➤ Master high-impact leadership and negotiation skills to secure promotions, salary increases, and executive perks.
🟡 ➤ Develop your personal leadership brand so you’re recognized as the powerhouse you are. This is not just about getting promoted—it’s about leading with authenticity, influence, and undeniable impact. If you are driven, focused, and ready to take control of your career trajectory, let’s work together to break barriers, shatter ceilings, and accelerate your leadership journey.
I customize my coaching approach to align with your unique ambitions, using high-impact leadership strategies and advanced negotiation acumen to accelerate your career, amplify your influence, and secure your rightful place among the decision-makers shaping the future.
Through tailored executive coaching, you’ll refine your leadership presence, master strategic negotiations, and confidently navigate complex professional landscapes—ensuring you command the promotions, compensation, and opportunities you deserve."
"It Starts With YOU."
Your legacy isn’t just a destination—it’s the impact you make, the doors you open, and the future you shape. Are you ready to create a future that honors your ambition and opens doors for others? Let’s build the enterprise, the influence, and the enduring leadership you were meant for.
Dee Thompson
Founder / CEO
Dee Thompson
Founder / CEO