At Prism Coaching & Advisory, we encourage our clients to expand their thinking—by exploring ideas more deeply, considering perspectives more broadly, and approaching challenges in innovative ways. Prism Perspectives, our quarterly publication, shares insights and expertise designed to spark critical thinking and meaningful engagement on topics that matter. Through these reflections, we aim to foster thoughtful dialogue and support our clients in driving positive change in their professional lives and across their organizations.
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How a Lack of Sponsorship Keeps Black Women Out of the C-Suite
March 5, 2021 · Harvard Business Review
Before 2021, only one Black woman had been CEO of a Fortune 500 company. If we want to see more Black women step into the C-suite, and specifically into CEO positions, they must be sponsored into positions that offer a clear path to the top along with direct advocacy and support.
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Why Expertise Still Matters
February 12, 2026
In my work with senior leaders, one theme surfaces again and again: credibility is not granted by title, position, or stature—it is earned through preparation, experience, and judgment. Recent cultural moments have brought that truth into sharp relief, reminding us that expertise is not performative, transferable, or optional. It is foundational.