Shayla Atkins, CEO of the Atkins Impact Consulting firm and Author of Black Women Lead With S.P.I.C.E., joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to speak about the challenges facing Black women in business and the solutions to these issues.
In this Episode
· A brief introduction to Shayla Atkins, her work as a leadership and authenticity coach for women of color, and how she leverages her talents to help Black women
· The high rates of workforce participation for Black women and their adverse experiences with their colleagues
· Discussing Shayla’s book Black Women Lead with S.P.I.C.E. and the elements Savvy, Performance, Image, Communication, and Exposure (S.P.I.C.E)
· Shayla’s own journey to becoming an authentic leader, how her approach to business has helped Black women in the workplace, and what companies are doing to step up and support Black women
· What individuals can do to ensure their success and the support their workplaces can offer
Resources
· The Atkins Impact Consulting Firm
· Black Women Lead With S.P.I.C.E.
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