For years, I believed leadership was primarily about performance, communication, and presence. Over time, I came to understand that how we show up in the world is rooted in something even more foundational: self-regulation.

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Over the years, I’ve committed myself to understanding personality types, communication styles, and how emotions and energy influence the way we show up professionally, personally, as parents, and as friends. I’ve learned that the ability to pause, reflect, and respond instead of reacting has a direct impact on how we lead, communicate, and connect with others.

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​I bring a strong academic and professional foundation to my work. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from American Public University and a Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. I am an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach and I hold certifications in Hogan Personality Assessments and Workplace Conflict Mediation.

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As the Founder and CEO of Executive Coaching with Ayana, LLC, I combine my corporate experience with positive psychology to help people strengthen self-regulation, improve leadership effectiveness, and build businesses and lives that feel aligned and sustainable.

 

My coaching is not about perfection. It’s about awareness, accountability, and learning how to lead yourself with intention in real time, in life, in relationships, and in leadership.

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Because when you can regulate yourself, you can transform the way you show up in every area of your life.

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When I’m not coaching, I enjoy traveling, spending time with my five children, family, and friends, and making self-care a priority.