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Who We Are

Our Mission

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Inspire to Excel is a leadership and career strategy firm that empowers women to achieve authentic success: alignment between who you are, the work you do, and how you show up.

 

We work with women ages 40-55 who are ready to move from uncertainty to clear, confident action. We also partner with nonprofits to design and deliver proven programs that develop participants' leadership and career skills.

 

Services Include

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Coaching programs for professional women ready to advance their careers

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Dynamic speaking engagements on women's career advancement and leadership

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Participant development programs for nonprofits delivering measurable results

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How We’re Different

 

We prioritize results over quick fixes. Most career coaches start with resume updates, interview prep, or general networking advice. We go deeper — first identifying what's truly holding you back, ensuring your path forward honors who you are, then systematically strengthening your career advancement approach, skills, and materials. With ongoing support, you achieve sustainable progress that aligns with your definition of success.

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Expertise & Results

Our signature 4C's of Authentic Success™ help you:

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Clarify professional identity and vision 

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Confidently pursue aligned goals 

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Connect with viable opportunities 

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Cultivate leadership growth

 

We specialize in research-based, systematic methodologies and measurable results. Our diagnostic expertise identifies what's truly holding you back, while our proven frameworks create your strategic roadmap forward. With personalized guidance and practical tools, we deliver real outcomes that earn a perfect 5.0 client satisfaction rating across all programs.

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Proven Client Results

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242% enhancement in confidence

 

200% improvement in self-advocacy

 

188% increase in career clarity

Dr. Erica Walls, Leadership & Career Strategist

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After decades of building what I thought a successful career should look like, I found myself at a crossroads. Despite prestigious positions and steady advancement, I realized something was missing. I longed for work that aligned more deeply with myself, and opportunities to make the impact I was capable of creating.

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When I acknowledged the cost of staying stuck was far greater than the risk of making a change, I completely reinvented my career—after age 40. Through this transition, I discovered my divine calling: helping women move from uncertainty to the meaningful work they truly desire.

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Today, I use my background, including a PhD in Women's Social Policy, experience as an award-winning Human Services professor, and 25+ years of cross-sector expertise to guide women to achieve clear career direction, confident action, and sustainable advancement. 

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Let's explore how we can work together to define and achieve your authentic career success.

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