It is time for you to
Be More. Do More. Influence More.
My Journey
I am the resilience, confidence, and beauty of a woman refined by experience — a woman who learned to rise with grace, even when life’s early lessons were complex.
There was a time when I longed to belong, to feel anchored and seen. Over time, that longing became a force — transforming into purpose, vision, and voice. What once felt like limitation evolved into the foundation of my strength.
I was shaped by seasons that demanded independence long before I felt ready for it. In the absence of steady guidance, I built my own compass — one rooted in discipline, faith, and perseverance. Achievement became my language of safety. I poured myself into my studies, then into my work, mastering excellence as both a shield and a strategy. It worked — until it no longer fulfilled me.
Beneath every accomplishment, I sensed another calling — the deeper “why” that had been waiting all along. I knew there was more to me, more for me, and that my next evolution required courage, not credentials.
I chose to do the work: to heal, to unlearn, and to stand fully in who I am. That choice became the turning point — the moment I stopped performing and started becoming.
Today, I guide women in leadership to do the same. To lead with authenticity, power, and purpose. To elevate beyond success and into significance.
Because true leadership isn’t found in what we achieve — it’s revealed in who we become.
Don’t Be Your Own Naysayer: What you bring to the table is
OH-SO-GOOD!
I’ve had the privilege of leading and working alongside brilliant women — powerhouses in their own right. What she brings to the table is OH-SO-GOOD!
Yet too often, I see her light dimmed by quiet insecurities. It shows up subtly — the hesitation before speaking up, the deferment of credit, the shrinking after excellence. And I don’t judge it. I get it. On most days, that used to be me.
I want women leaders to walk in rooms and exude energy that says:
- “I did that — and I did it well.”
- “Yes, it’s good — because I am good.”
- “I made an error, I’ll own it, fix it, and keep leading.”
I want women to give themselves permission to celebrate their own brilliance — first — without waiting for validation that may never come.
I’ve seen women leaders:
- Stay silent when they should’ve self-advocated.
- Pass along opportunities because they didn’t feel capable — though they were more than qualified.
- Hide from visibility out of fear — fear of failing and fear of succeeding.
- Withhold their gifts from other women, unaware that what’s meant for them could never be taken away.
More often than not, this isn’t about complacency — it’s conditioning.
These patterns are rooted in limiting beliefs that no longer serve the leader you’re becoming.
It’s time to stop negotiating with your own greatness.
You’ve earned your seat. Now, own it.
Messages To Deidré From Women Leaders
"I appreciate you and look up to you more than you know."
"Thank you for your continued support and mentorship."
"I can no longer let fear and being uncomfortable control me."
"Happy to get a bit of that
sunlight in you."
Lean into your true self. Release the doubt. Drop the fear. Step into your power.
Believe your strengths. Own your difference. Trust your ability to lead.
Confidence isn’t a costume—it’s your asset. Let it shine.
Empowerment through Experience
My journey from adversity to empowerment gave me firsthand insight into what it truly takes to rise. I understand the weight of expectations and the courage required to lead through uncertainty. You’ll find encouragement here — to face challenges head-on and to rediscover what’s possible when you lead from resilience and truth.
Practical Strategies for Advancement
It all begins with clarity. Together, we’ll identify your specific challenges, aspirations, and opportunities for growth — and design actionable strategies that drive measurable results. You’ll gain the tools, structure, and confidence to advance with precision and purpose.
Understanding You
Every leader’s story is different — and so is yours. I take the time to listen deeply, understand your world, and uncover the unseen barriers holding you back. Through this partnership, you’ll gain not only tailored insights but also the courage and clarity to lead authentically and powerfully.
Which brings me to you.
My workshop — built around my Signature Self-Assessment Journey Map — is designed for women leaders ready to rise higher in conviction and authentic power.
It’s a proven framework that helps women:
- Identify pivotal moments in their lives and careers that trace back to limiting belief systems.
- Reframe and elevate their internal messaging to align with confidence, clarity, and impact.
- Reignite both the woman and the leader within — the version of her that’s been waiting to break through.
This is where insight becomes activation — where self-awareness transforms into strategy.
Strategy, Leadership & Education
Leadership Elevation Strategist | Third-Party Risk & Commercial Transformation Leader
I help women in leadership rise with clarity, conviction, and command — to lead at higher levels of influence, authenticity, and impact.
As a strategist, I’ve spent my career transforming third-party risk and vendor management operations across complex, regulated industries. My work bridges data, discipline, and human design — proving that real transformation is both structural and personal.
Before I became a Leadership Elevation Strategist, I led large-scale operational turnarounds, built governance frameworks from the ground up, and partnered with executives to deliver measurable enterprise results. I hold a Master of Science in Management of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, credentials that reflect my ability to think strategically and communicate with precision.
As a Maxwell Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, I now bring that same strategic rigor to the women I serve — helping them transform how they see themselves, lead their teams, and command their careers.
And above all, I am a mother to an extraordinary adult son — my greatest work and daily reminder that legacy begins at home. He taught me that real leadership isn’t confined to boardrooms; it’s cultivated through love, responsibility, and vision. That truth fuels everything I build — my commitment to elevate women leaders, to shape spaces where purpose meets power, and to model the kind of impact that endures across generations. He is my biggest fan, and I am his.
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M.S. in Management of Technology
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B.A. in Communications
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Third-Party Risk & Commercial Transformation Leader
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Founder, SaySo & Co. Inc.
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Author: Worth — An Inspiring Anthology of Pearls of Wisdom
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Children’s Author: ABC’s to Self-Worth, ME!, God Loves Us!
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Maxwell Leadership Coach, Speaker & Trainer
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Mentor to Emerging Women Leaders
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