Coaching
Nonprofit Leadership Coaching for Women of Color Executives
Move fiercely forward in your nonprofit career with guidance from Dr. Lynette Fraga, nonprofit leadership coach with 15+ years’ of C-suite experience.
DR. FRAGA HAS BEEN FEATURED IN
the challenge
Your work is hard—that comes with the territory of being a nonprofit leader.
But it’s harder when you have to fight against systemic racism and gender bias in your work, organization and community.
DO YOU FIND YOURSELF
Spending excessive time proving to others that you deserve to be in your position, instead of spending it on mission-critical work?
Isolated with no one to turn to for validation or guidance?
Questioning whether you’ve made a mistake taking what you thought was a dream job…but it feels more like an utter mess with no support?
Unsure of how to handle high expectations with minimal resources?
Under intense pressure from yourself and others to handle everything, without being able to be vulnerable or to ask for help?
Not knowing know who you can trust without them judging you?
Completely overwhelmed, burnt out, and sinking under the emotional weight of the mission, about which you care deeply?
You may feel unsupported, underwater, and unclear about your next steps as you navigate nonprofit leadership.
But you don’t have to do it alone.
What if you had
A safe space to tap into your own wisdom and discuss your challenges, frustrations, opportunities, and successes?
Time and space to reflect on and reimagine what’s possible for you and your organization?
Guidance to successfully navigate racism, misogyny, and other inequities that are present in your organization?
The understanding and support you need to be the leader you truly are already?
Hi, I’m Dr. Lynette Fraga
nonprofit leadership coach
founder & CEO OF FIERCELY FORWARD
Having successfully led organizations in diverse sectors—including 15 years in the C-Suite, 10 years as CEO for a large, national nonprofit—I have experienced the complexity of leadership and its wins, losses, and hard-earned lessons. Especially as a BIPOC woman.
Now, as an executive coach, strategic consultant, and speaker, I am dedicated to supporting women of color who are leading organizations destined to make our world a better place.
With over 30 years’ experience, I’m an expert at helping leaders from every seat navigate the complexities of social, organizational, personal, and professional change.
And as a mission-driven executive, I believe in the necessity to address inequities and disparities, contest racism and prejudice, and affect positive social change—so that the dreams of each and every person are made attainable.
Kind words
“Lynette has been a transformational coach, mentor, and supervisor throughout my career.
She has an incredible ability to provide strategic insight while challenging me to be the best version of myself. Lynette asks strategic questions, helps challenge biases, and empowers you to take risks.
I've learned from her example how to be a strategic and reflective thinker. She's also been there and done that, making her mentorship even that much more credible.
—Michelle McCready
THE FIERCELY FORWARD APPROACH
Tapping into your unique wisdom, we provide a space for reflection, connection, curiosity and shared strategic thinking.
Our unique possibilities are best fulfilled if we take the time to pause, reflect, and consider ourselves—even as we are in service to others.
Your knowledge, intuition, and experiences are at the heart of our coaching experience. Creating a safe space for exploration, we’ll utilize relevant tools and resources that will help you grow your capacity for creativity and change.
Coaching Programs
Our 1:1, 6-12 month coaching programs provide an opportunity to dig deep into your goals and aspirations, reveal your transformative insights and wisdom, and get clear on action steps. We can also create an individualized plan that meets your needs.
We’ll identify your intention, ideate your innovations, and increase your impact.
Together, we’ll co-create action steps that advance your goals.
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During this 6 or 12 month program, you'll discover your leadership approach and explore:
What inspires you?
What is your “Why”?
What are your struggles?
What are your superpowers?
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During this 6 or 12 month program, you'll:
Set priorities. What is on fire? What can wait?
Who is on your bus? Together, we'll build your teams and Board of Directors.
Explore who YOU are as a leader and discover your leadership brand.
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During this 6 or 12 month program, you'll:
Get clear on your vision. What is the change you are seeking, and what are the barriers?
Uncover what you don’t know, and clarify what you need to know about your organization.
What is your differentiator?
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During this 6 or 12 month program, you'll explore:
What is this season of your career?
How to find the space and time for rest, rejuvenation and reflection
How to get from here to there – designing an action plan for you and your organization
Kind words
“What sets Lynette apart is her thoughtful approach to partnership.
She co-creates a space so that you can reclaim your wisdom and power. If you're looking to lead with greater intention, I wholeheartedly recommend coaching with Dr. Lynette Fraga. Her expertise, combined with her compassionate and insightful approach, creates an invaluable opportunity for personal and professional growth.”
—Thelma Wong, Principal Consultant, Jeong Collective
FAQ
How much time do I need to dedicate to coaching?
Be prepared to commit time, energy and effort to this work. The best work happens between our sessions as you grapple with the powerful questions and insights revealed in our time together.
What results can I expect from coaching?
Our services aren’t for those that are looking for the “5 easy steps to achieve [name your outcome].” This is individualized work, and your journey is your own—not to be summarized or compared to others.
That said, you can expect to uncover what is blocking your progress, identify ways to navigate the challenges you are facing, and achieve the dreams you have for yourself and your organization.
how should I prepare?
Bring the problem(s) you think you are trying to solve. Be willing to share and be vulnerable. Be open to discovering what really might be going on.
time to get fierce