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FOR BLACK WOMEN WHO LEAD
The Strategic Edge Black Women Deserve
You've got the talent and drive. Now its time to have a strategy to match
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Jasmine T.2h ago
Got promoted to Director level!
New Member5m ago
Just joined the group program
Renee W.1d ago
Landed her first VP interview
Danielle K.3h ago
Negotiated a $22k salary bump
Monique S.12h ago
Completed executive presence track
Jasmine T.2h ago
Got promoted to Director level!
New Member5m ago
Just joined the group program
Renee W.1d ago
Landed her first VP interview
Danielle K.3h ago
Negotiated a $22k salary bump
Monique S.12h ago
Completed executive presence track
Jasmine T.2h ago
Got promoted to Director level!
New Member5m ago
Just joined the group program
Renee W.1d ago
Landed her first VP interview
Danielle K.3h ago
Negotiated a $22k salary bump
Monique S.12h ago
Completed executive presence track
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Why talented women still get passed over
It's not a lack of skill. It's a system that wasn't built for you - and nobody teaching you how to work it anyway.
The invisible ceiling
You outperform your peers, get praised in reviews, but watch less qualified colleagues get tapped for the big roles. You do more and get credited less.
No real sponsor in the room
You have allies who smile to your face but go silent when your name comes up for a stretch assignment, a board seat, or a promotion decision.
Shrinking to 
fit in
You code-switch, soften your delivery, and second-guess your instincts just to avoid being labeled difficult, aggressive, or too much.
THE REAL COST
Silence has a price tag you keep paying
Every year you wait, the gap between your output and your compensation, title, and influence grows wider.
Outworking everyone, advancing nowhere
You've done the courses, read the books, attended the seminars. None of it moved the needle. Meanwhile, people with half your experience are getting the titles, the raises, and the recognition you've earned three times over.
Your voice gets lost in the room
You say something, it gets ignored. A colleague repeats it five minutes later and gets applauded. This keeps happening and you're not sure what to do with that rage.
Shrinking at the exact wrong moment
The high-stakes meeting arrives, the opportunity shows up - and you pull back. Not because you aren't ready, but because something invisible keeps stopping you from going all in.
HOW WE FIX THIS
A strategic approach built for the rooms you're trying to enter
Not generic career advice. Not corporate fluff. A clear, structured system grounded in 20+ years of helping Black women advance with intention.
STEP 1
Get crystal clear on your value and how to communicate it
You can't advance what you can't articulate. We sharpen your professional narrative, identify your competitive edge, and make sure the right people in your organization know exactly what you bring to the table.
PROOF THAT IT WORKS
Ready to stop waiting and start advancing?
I loved how the application of the information received was spot on and worked! Sherry is an amazing leader and coach!
THE CURRICULUM
Six tracks. One clear path forward.
Each module builds on the last - from self-awareness/advocacy to strategic influence. This is a structured progression, not a collection of random tips.
Executive Presence Fundamentals
Learn how to enter, hold, and influence high-stakes spaces. From boardrooms to Zoom calls, you'll develop the presence that makes people take note before you say a word.
Strategic Visibility
Stop waiting to be discovered. Learn how to get your work seen, build relationships with decision-makers, and position yourself as the obvious choice when opportunities open up.
Career Clarity and Direction
Define what advancement actually means for you. Audit where you are, identify the gaps, and build a career vision that is specific enough to pursue and bold enough to matter.
Leadership Identity and Influence
Step into leadership on your own terms. Build your personal brand, develop your leadership voice, and create the influence that opens doors for you and for the women coming up behind you.
Navigating Bias and Barriers
Develop practical strategies for handling microaggressions, tokenism, and workplace politics without burning bridges or burning out. Protect your energy and still advance.
Negotiation and Advocacy
Negotiate salary, title, scope, and resources with confidence. Learn how to advocate for yourself without apology - and get results that reflect the value you actually deliver.
Executive Presence Fundamentals
Learn how to enter, hold, and influence high-stakes spaces. From boardrooms to Zoom calls, you'll develop the presence that makes people take note before you say a word.
Strategic Visibility
Stop waiting to be discovered. Learn how to get your work seen, build relationships with decision-makers, and position yourself as the obvious choice when opportunities open up.
Career Clarity and Direction
Define what advancement actually means for you. Audit where you are, identify the gaps, and build a career vision that is specific enough to pursue and bold enough to matter.
Leadership Identity and Influence
Step into leadership on your own terms. Build your personal brand, develop your leadership voice, and create the influence that opens doors for you and for the women coming up behind you.
Navigating Bias and Barriers
Develop practical strategies for handling microaggressions, tokenism, and workplace politics without burning bridges or burning out. Protect your energy and still advance.
Negotiation and Advocacy
Negotiate salary, title, scope, and resources with confidence. Learn how to advocate for yourself without apology - and get results that reflect the value you actually deliver.
Executive Presence Fundamentals
Learn how to enter, hold, and influence high-stakes spaces. From boardrooms to Zoom calls, you'll develop the presence that makes people take note before you say a word.
Strategic Visibility
Stop waiting to be discovered. Learn how to get your work seen, build relationships with decision-makers, and position yourself as the obvious choice when opportunities open up.
Career Clarity and Direction
Define what advancement actually means for you. Audit where you are, identify the gaps, and build a career vision that is specific enough to pursue and bold enough to matter.
Leadership Identity and Influence
Step into leadership on your own terms. Build your personal brand, develop your leadership voice, and create the influence that opens doors for you and for the women coming up behind you.
Navigating Bias and Barriers
Develop practical strategies for handling microaggressions, tokenism, and workplace politics without burning bridges or burning out. Protect your energy and still advance.
Negotiation and Advocacy
Negotiate salary, title, scope, and resources with confidence. Learn how to advocate for yourself without apology - and get results that reflect the value you actually deliver.
Executive Presence Fundamentals
Learn how to enter, hold, and influence high-stakes spaces. From boardrooms to Zoom calls, you'll develop the presence that makes people take note before you say a word.
Strategic Visibility
Stop waiting to be discovered. Learn how to get your work seen, build relationships with decision-makers, and position yourself as the obvious choice when opportunities open up.
Career Clarity and Direction
Define what advancement actually means for you. Audit where you are, identify the gaps, and build a career vision that is specific enough to pursue and bold enough to matter.
Leadership Identity and Influence
Step into leadership on your own terms. Build your personal brand, develop your leadership voice, and create the influence that opens doors for you and for the women coming up behind you.
Navigating Bias and Barriers
Develop practical strategies for handling microaggressions, tokenism, and workplace politics without burning bridges or burning out. Protect your energy and still advance.
Negotiation and Advocacy
Negotiate salary, title, scope, and resources with confidence. Learn how to advocate for yourself without apology - and get results that reflect the value you actually deliver.
Executive Presence Fundamentals
Learn how to enter, hold, and influence high-stakes spaces. From boardrooms to Zoom calls, you'll develop the presence that makes people take note before you say a word.
Strategic Visibility
Stop waiting to be discovered. Learn how to get your work seen, build relationships with decision-makers, and position yourself as the obvious choice when opportunities open up.
Career Clarity and Direction
Define what advancement actually means for you. Audit where you are, identify the gaps, and build a career vision that is specific enough to pursue and bold enough to matter.
Leadership Identity and Influence
Step into leadership on your own terms. Build your personal brand, develop your leadership voice, and create the influence that opens doors for you and for the women coming up behind you.
Navigating Bias and Barriers
Develop practical strategies for handling microaggressions, tokenism, and workplace politics without burning bridges or burning out. Protect your energy and still advance.
Negotiation and Advocacy
Negotiate salary, title, scope, and resources with confidence. Learn how to advocate for yourself without apology - and get results that reflect the value you actually deliver.
Career Strategist
I'm here to help
I'm Sherry, and I've spent 20+ years helping Black women advance with intention and confidence. I give you the candid feedback most people are too polite to offer, plus a structured strategy to act on it. No corporate fluff, no vague encouragement - just real guidance that moves careers forward.
20+ years in career development and leadership coaching
Hundreds of Black women advanced to senior leadership
Trusted advisor to executives across corporate and nonprofit sectors
CLIENT WINS
Real women. Real advancement. Real results.
customer win
Domoniquie B.
From stalled manager to Senior Director
Working with Sherry Sims has been nothing short of transformative. As a client, I came to her seeking clarity and strategy during a challenging season of workplace dynamics, and what I received was so much more. Sherry helped me navigate an incredibly difficult situation with professionalism, integrity, and confidence. Her coaching gave me the language, perspective, and tools I needed to stand firm in my values while protecting my peace. She reminded me that I wasn’t alone, and that my voice, experience, and well-being mattered even in environments where that was being challenged. Her support empowered me to advocate for myself while staying true to who I am as a leader and professional. I’m grateful for her wisdom, her steady guidance, and the community she’s built through BCWN. If you are a Black woman navigating complex workplace challenges, Sherry is the coach you want in your corner.
Advocacy
Spoke up for herself
Stepped away from a role
1 Mo
Found Leadership role
Through negotiation coaching
customer win
Tiffany L.
From invisible contributor to keynote speaker
Working with Sherry Sims as my Career Coach has been a truly transformative experience. Her insight, encouragement, and belief in my potential helped me navigate a pivotal moment in my career with clarity and confidence. Sherry listens deeply, offers thoughtful guidance, and creates a space where growth feels both possible and sustainable. I am incredibly grateful for her support and the lasting impact she has had on my professional journey.
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Every way we can work together
1:1 Coaching
Private, personalized coaching sessions with direct feedback, a custom plan, and accountability built around your specific career goal.
Group Programs
Cohort-based programs where you get structured curriculum, peer support, and coaching at a fraction of the 1:1 investment.
Workshops and Events
Live, high-energy sessions built for teams, ERGs, conferences, and organizations committed to advancing Black women in leadership.
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
No fine print, no confusion — just honest answers about what's included and how it all works.
Most coaching is too general to be useful. This is built specifically for Black women navigating specific barriers - bias, visibility gaps, sponsorship deficits. You get candid feedback and a structured plan, not vague affirmations. If you do the work, it sticks.
No. The network serves Black women across corporate, nonprofit, entrepreneurship, and government. The dynamics of navigating advancement as a Black woman are consistent across sectors, and the strategies translate.
If you have your eyes on advancement - whether that's your first manager role or a C-suite seat - this is for you. The earlier you build these skills, the faster you move. There is no minimum seniority requirement.
Absolutely. Many clients come in at the Director or VP level stuck in political dynamics, preparing for a board role, or rebuilding after a setback. Senior leadership brings its own specific challenges - and that's exactly what this program addresses.
Most clients report noticeable shifts in confidence and clarity within the first 30 days. Career advancement milestones - interviews, promotions, salary increases - typically happen within 3-6 months depending on your specific goal and starting point.
Yes. Many clients expense coaching as professional development. We can provide invoices and documentation to support your reimbursement request. Ask your HR team - it is more common than you think.
Career stagnation also takes time - it just takes it slowly, invisibly. The sessions are designed to work around full schedules. And if you have 60 minutes every two weeks, you have enough time to change your career trajectory.
Yes. Every 1:1 coaching engagement starts with a free intro call where we map your situation, identify the biggest obstacles, and determine whether working together makes sense. No pressure, no pitch.
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