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I’m Cynthia Pong,

an award-winning career and executive coach, author, and speaker who’s on a mission to close the race and gender gaps in money, power, and respect.

For nearly 10 years, I’ve been emboldening women of color professionals and leaders to advance their careers and claim positions of power. From my expertise coaching thousands of WOC, I’ve created game-changing resources and services for my clients, and I’m just getting started.

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The ‘Glass Ceiling’ Is A ‘Concrete Ceiling’ For Women Of Color

We’ve seen it. We’ve felt it. Here’s how we can collectively hammer away at the obstacles.

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VIP Days are thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted to your unique challenges and goals as a senior WOC leader. Whether you're aiming to secure a groundbreaking executive role, reshape your industry, or elevate your business to new heights, this transformative experience will empower you to create a lasting legacy.

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With tried-and-true, high-impact strategies and practical exercises designed to help you overcome the unique challenges women of color face when making a career change, Don’t Stay In Your Lane will get you to your dream career.

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As the only speakers bureau exclusively featuring WOC speakers, our speakers are uniquely positioned to deliver and facilitate impactful, insightful, and engaging workshops and experiences for a variety of audiences and communities–large and small, virtual and in-person.

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