Leadership

pamela@academyofcreativecoaching.com

Dr. Pamela Larde, a professor, coach, award-winning author, and business owner, is committed to engaging in the work of advancing the reach and commitment of the coaching profession to serve and build up heart-centered leaders around the world.

As a dedicated member of the global community, Dr. Larde is committed to taking the lead in addressing compelling social issues through the her role as founder of the Academy of Creative Coaching and director of education for the Institute of Coaching, an affiliate of McLean/Harvard Medical School.

In 2013, she founded the Academy of Creative Coaching to serve individuals and organizations across the globe wishing to elevate their skills and credibility around coaching, leadership, and cultural competency. The Academy of Creative Coaching is currently among the first of black female owned ICF ACTP accredited coaching schools in the world. Through this lens, Dr. Larde and her team are intentional about integrating values of belonging, human dignity, justice and care for the whole person into every fiber of the organization.

Dr. Larde is a certified coach and received training in suicide prevention, motivational interviewing, and substance abuse counseling. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, a master’s degree in College Student Affairs, and a Ph.D. in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service. Her research focuses on race and gender dynamics, self-motivation, joy resilience, and posttraumatic growth. She has written three books, has contributed chapters to scholarly publications, and presents her research extensively for national and international audiences. Recent publications and presentations can be found here.

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jay@academyofcreativecoaching.com

Jay Hurt is the “coach’s coach.” As an author, international speaker, mastermind facilitator, and relationship coach, Jay offers a unique and strategic approach to relationship and communication. He is a strong proponent of both professional and personal development, as well as being passionate about creating frameworks and principles for coaches in order to help them become more effective communicators and leaders.

Jay’s background, values and beliefs have led him to focus on the importance of good communication in both business and personal relationships. This is reflected in his frequent teaching, speaking and writing.

Jay has a special commitment to see African American couples thrive and live out Godly principles in both the context of dating and marriage. A significant aspect of his coaching and counseling is committed to helping couples thrive and to face the challenges that many African American couples face.

He is the author of The 9 Tenets of a Successful Relationship and his newly released book Before You Jump the Broom. He is a frequent speaker and facilitator of mastermind groups.

Lee Ashby Watts is owner of Ashby & Watts consulting and chief marketing officer at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP.

She is passionate about helping professionals establish clarity and connection in their marketing, branding, and leadership. She is a blog contributor for Forbes Magazine and is a frequent speaker at conferences. Her workbook, “Still God’s Girl” is for those seeking clarity and personal branding after life change. Many of her clients are from the Christian community, as she has engaged with approximately 10 pastors, ministers, and leaders for marketing and branding.

She is a former board member for Legal Marketing Association Southeast, former VP of Public Relations for Toastmasters, served on the marketing and PR committee for the Partnership Against Domestic Violence, as well as a board member at Morehouse School of Medicine.

dsheedy@novateurpartners.com

Dan Sheedy is a Senior Executive Coach and Trainer with Novateur Partners. With more than 25 years of extensive business management, career transition and wellness experience, Dan partners with high performing, high potential clients across geographies and industries.

He is both a skilled executive coach and an expert in helping professionals become more physically healthy so they can perform at the highest levels. Dan’s previous roles have included portfolio management for JP Morgan Investment Management and Sanford C. Bernstein, marketing and structured products development with GWG Life and Vida Capital.

Dan delivers dynamic and Co-Active coaching. Specific areas that Dan has delivered the greatest client results have been in career transition, workplace communications, the style impact of individuals in workplace interactions (on seniors, subordinates, peers) and employee wellness and motivation. Dan developed these areas of expertise as a direct result of his personal experience as a corporate leader and his transformation from a traumatic accident to an ultra-distance runner. He uses these experiences to inspire individuals and to provide individuals and corporations with tools to rise to the next level.

Dan’s education includes a Master of Business Administration in Management from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Auburn University. Dan is a member of the International Coach Federation and is a trained co-active coach through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI). Additionally, he certified in the CCL-360 Benchmark assessment, and holds the credentials of Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

cheryl@academyofcreativecoaching.com

Cheryl Presswood Carter is a post-secondary education professional, certified life coach and advocate for all things self-development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Georgia State University and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Georgia Southern University.

She serves as the Director of Online Instruction at the Academy of Creative Coaching where she completed her professional coach certification training. She is on the path to becoming an International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentialed coach.

Cheryl is the founder of JAZ-C Parent Company where their motto is Justifying Abundance Zealously through Creativity. In her down time, she simply enjoys life with her family in the Atlanta Metropolitan area.

Fatimah has worked for some of the most sought after firms in the country with a focus on customer experience and operations support. Her drive and passion for business services have led to the creation of Solid Virtual Business Solutions, a company that provides business process outsourcing solutions.

Her professional mantra is “Choosing to specialize in a field means that you are completely devoted to it; that you will protect it as if it were your own.”