
Writer, Speaker, Executive Coach, & Advisor
Transforming your vision into success with tailored strategies.
I’m a writer, advisor, executive coach, and speaker specializing in leadership, employee engagement, and inclusion. Currently, I serve as the Senior Vice President of People at Swing Education and the Senior Fellow for Inclusive Leadership at the Center for American Progress. Over the past 20 years, I have driven organizational change and built inclusive environments. I’m excited to build with you and explore how we can achieve great things together. Let's connect and make something unforgettable!
A bold voice in HR, leadership, and inclusion—on stage and beyond. I deliver engaging, insightful insights that draw upon my extensive experience at leading companies, including Uber and Gusto. I inspire and motivate audiences with actionable strategies to build great organizations and drive meaningful change. Book me for your next conference, corporate event, or leadership offsite.
I can help you grow the leadership capabilities required for your organization to thrive now and in the future. I design and deliver high-impact leadership development programs tailored to your unique context and strategic priorities. My programs range from emerging leaders to executive development, incorporating classroom training, action learning projects, executive coaching, and ongoing reinforcement. Build a strong bench of capable leaders to drive your organization forward.
I can help you build a people function that is a true strategic partner to the business. I provide end-to-end HR consulting services, from creating the initial people strategy and key processes to optimizing the employee lifecycle. My key areas of expertise include organization design, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HR technology, and talent management. Whether you need a complete HR transformation or targeted support, I will help you with bleeding edge, best-in-class people practices.
Unlock your full potential as a leader with 1:1 executive coaching from me. I coach C-suite leaders, executives, and high-potential managers to expand their leadership capabilities, overcome challenges, and deliver results. My coaching style is supportive yet challenging, combining powerful questions, direct feedback, and accountability. Invest in your own leadership development and take your performance to the next level.
I provide strategic advisory services for high-growth companies looking to scale their people operations and build inclusive, high-performing cultures. I serve as a trusted advisor to CEOs, CHROs, and Heads of Diversity on organization design, HR infrastructure, leadership development, DE&I, and navigating hyper-growth. My advisory clients benefit from my real-world operating experience and pragmatic, business-oriented approach.
Bernard C. Coleman III
Explore my musings on Inc Magazine to see my insights on leadership, employee engagement, and inclusion. Gain valuable knowledge and inspiration from my latest writings!
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