I work with Black women leaders and the organizations that employ them. My practice spans five service areas, each grounded in the same core belief: that when Black women are free to lead as themselves, everyone around them benefits.
This work is for Black women navigating leadership in white or inequitable spaces, organizations ready to strengthen how they lead and support their people, and funders committed to aligning their resources with justice and long-term impact.
This work may not be the right fit for those seeking quick fixes, performance polishing, or urgency-driven solutions. My approach centers reflection, shared responsibility, and long-term sustainability. When an engagement isn’t the right fit, I’ll say so and offer a referral where I can.
What grounds this work
Every service I offer is shaped by five conditions: Awareness, Alignment, Authenticity, Abundance, and Accountability. Together they form the #LeadFree framework — a way of leading that is honest, sustainable, and grounded in who you actually are.
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The services I offer
Individual Coaching One-on-one coaching for Black women who want to lead with more clarity, intention, and sustainability — without playing small or burning themselves out. This is the core of my practice.
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Leadership Assessments Research-backed assessments for individual leaders, organizational sponsors, and teams. Each assessment includes a debrief that puts your results in the context of your actual leadership life — not just the report.
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Facilitation Retreat and cohort facilitation for leadership teams who need more than a well-built agenda. They need a room strong enough to hold honest conversation.
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Leadership Labs and Cohorts Time-limited, learning-centered engagements for individual leaders and organizational cohorts navigating complexity, transition, and shared responsibility.
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Strategic Advising Philanthropic advising for individual donors, foundations, and intermediaries committed to resourcing the South and aligning their giving with justice and long-term impact.
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Leadership VIP Day A focused, intensive day of work that pairs an assessment with four hours of deep strategic work, pre-work, and a follow-up coaching session. For leaders who want to go deep in a short window of time.
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Not sure where to start?
If you’re not certain which service fits your situation, reach out at in**@******li.com and we’ll talk it through before any commitments are made.