THE COACHING PIVOT

A Social Worker and Therapist’s Guide to Transforming Lives Through Coaching.

Are you a social worker, therapist, or helping professional feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or unfulfilled in your current role? Do you feel like there’s more you could be doing, but the traditional systems and limitations of your field are holding you back? Perhaps you’re ready to expand your impact and help more people, but you’re also craving more balance and flexibility in your career. If any of this sounds familiar, then this workshop is for you.

$47

Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Time: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm EST

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I’m Dr. Kiki Ramsey, and I know firsthand what it’s like to feel a calling for more; more time, more energy, more money, and more self-care. As someone who started my career as a social worker, I used my training to serve others in deep, meaningful ways, but I often found myself limited by the systems I worked within. I wanted more freedom to help people in ways that felt authentic to me, and I craved a career that provided flexibility and financial growth. That’s when I discovered coaching—a new path that allowed me to continue helping people while also building a flexible, purpose-driven career that brings me joy and fulfillment.

You might have seen the recent Business Insider headline that said, “A social worker who quit to become a life coach explains how she made a career pivot that quintupled her salary.” Yep, that’s me—and yes, it’s true.

I know you might be feeling:

Burned out from the emotional weight of your current role and ready for a change.

Frustrated by the limitations in traditional therapy or social work that prevent you from fully supporting your clients in the way you know they need.

Exhausted by the grind of a demanding career that doesn’t leave much room for your own personal well-being and family time.

Underappreciated and Underpaid, wondering if there’s a way to help others while also experiencing personal and financial growth.

If this resonates with you

it may be time to consider a pivot into coaching—where you can use your skills to create transformation on your own terms.

What You’ll Learn

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to turn the valuable skills you’ve spent years developing as a social worker or therapist into the foundation of a successful coaching career. Here’s what you’ll gain:

The Fundamentals of Coaching

You’ll learn what sets coaching apart from therapy and how you can use powerful coaching techniques to help your clients experience life-changing breakthroughs.

How to Transition into Coaching

I’ll guide you through the steps to make a smooth transition into coaching, showing you how to leverage your current expertise and build a successful coaching business.

Creating a Career That Works for Your Life

Learn how to structure your workweek, set boundaries with clients, and build a career that allows you to spend more time with family, travel, or pursue personal interests.

Personal Transformation

Discover how coaching not only benefits your clients but transforms your own life. Reconnect with your purpose, reignite your passion for helping others, and gain clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction in both your career and life.

Why You Should Pivot to Coaching

Because you deserve a fulfilling career that provides flexibility, financial reward, and personal growth. This workshop is designed for social workers, therapists, and helping professionals who are ready for something more. You may feel deeply connected to your work, but recognize that traditional paths aren't offering the fulfillment or freedom you truly desire. Coaching opens the door to expanding your impact, working with clients in a more dynamic and empowering way, and building a career that offers the flexibility and financial growth you’ve been craving.

Why continue feeling stuck, burned out, or limited when you can take control of your career and create the impact you’ve always dreamed of?

Why Listen To Dr. Kiki?

I know exactly what it feels like to be where you are—on a path that feels meaningful, but also filled with uncertainty and frustration. I started my career as a social worker, deeply committed to helping people navigate life’s toughest challenges. But over time, I realized that while the work was rewarding, it didn’t give me the freedom, flexibility, or fulfillment I craved.

That’s when I discovered coaching, a path that transformed both my career and my life. Making the pivot wasn’t easy, but it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Today, I am the CEO of the Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute, where I help individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through coaching. I don’t just talk about coaching—I live it every single day.

I’m passionate about guiding others to experience the same freedom, personal growth, and fulfillment that coaching has brought into my life. I’ve walked this journey, and now I’m here to help you walk yours.

Ready to Transform Lives—and Your Own?

If you’re ready to stop feeling overwhelmed, underappreciated, and underpaid, and instead start building a meaningful coaching career that gives you the freedom to live on your terms, then join me for this powerful workshop. You’ll leave with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make the pivot into coaching—while still honoring your passion for helping others.

FAQs for The Coaching Pivot

Reserve your spot today, and let’s get started on your journey to a career that excites you and allows you to thrive!

$47

Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Time: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm EST

Payment details
 
 
 
 
 
Total  

 

This workshop is designed for social workers, therapists, and other helping professionals who are ready to pivot into coaching. If you’re seeking more flexibility, financial growth, and the ability to empower your clients in a new way, this workshop is for you.
You’ll learn the fundamentals of coaching, how to transition from your current role into a coaching career, and how to build a career that fits your lifestyle. You’ll also gain insights into leveraging your existing skills to make a bigger impact while creating personal fulfillment.
Don’t worry! A recording of the session will be available to all registered participants. You’ll have access to the replay so you can watch at your convenience and not miss any important information.
No previous coaching experience is required. This workshop is designed to teach you everything you need to know about transitioning into coaching, whether you’re just starting or exploring the idea.
There are no refunds available for this workshop. However, we are confident that the value you’ll receive will be well worth your investment in both time and money. We encourage you to consider your commitment before registering.
The workshop is two hours of actionable content, personal insights, and practical strategies that will help you pivot into a successful coaching career.
Yes! There will be a Q&A session at the end of the workshop where you can ask Dr. Kiki Ramsey your questions directly.
You can register for the workshop by clicking [here]. Spots are limited, so we encourage you to reserve your place as soon as possible!

James L. Carter Jr 

James L. Carter Jr. is an accomplished technology executive, published author, mentor, and transformational leader whose life and career embody resilience, innovation, and purpose. Originally from the Bronx, New York, James has built a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in corporate technology leadership, strategic planning, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise transformation.

Currently serving as First Vice President of Information Technology for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, James provides executive leadership and strategic direction for enterprise technology operations and infrastructure initiatives. In this role, he continues to drive modernization, operational excellence, and innovation across the organization.

Prior to joining Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, James served as Senior Director of IT Platform Services for The Coca-Cola Company, where he led strategic technology initiatives across North America Operations for one of the world’s most recognized global brands. His leadership focused on strengthening enterprise capabilities, improving operational performance, and advancing large scale technology transformation initiatives.

Before his tenure at Coca-Cola, James spent more than sixteen years with Shaw Industries as Director of Technology Planning, Strategy and Innovation, where he served as a chief technology strategist responsible for enterprise planning, infrastructure improvement, innovation, and organizational modernization efforts.

James also held leadership roles with PwC as Director of Global Technology Services and with Coopers & Lybrand as Manager of Infrastructure Operations, consistently building a reputation as a visionary and inspirational leader with a proven ability to guide organizations through periods of growth, change, and technological advancement.

Throughout his career, James has become known for leaving every organization stronger than he found it, improving efficiencies, increasing organizational capabilities, strengthening infrastructure, and building high performing teams committed to excellence and innovation.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, James is deeply committed to mentoring young people and empowering the next generation to believe that the sky is truly the limit. Through mentorship, leadership, and personal example, he inspires youth to recognize that where they begin in life does not determine where they can ultimately go.

James is also a devoted family man. He is the proud father of two adult children and the loving grandfather of three grandchildren, roles he considers among his greatest blessings and most meaningful accomplishments.

In addition to his corporate leadership and community engagement, James is the author of the recently published memoir, Driven by the Suit: From the Bronx to the Boardroom. Told through personal experiences and raw storytelling, the book chronicles his extraordinary journey from poverty in the South Bronx to becoming a senior technology executive for a major financial institution. More than a memoir, the book serves as an inspiring testament to the power of faith, perseverance, discipline, and purpose, reminding readers that their beginnings do not define their destiny.

Layne Fontes 

Layne L. Fontes is a marketing executive, entrepreneur, creative, and operational strategist with a proven record of building brands, businesses, and cultural platforms. His career began in fintech, where he served as an executive supporting Fortune 500 and national retail brands while helping advance EMV technology across the U.S. payments ecosystem.

As co-founder and former CEO of Six Degrees Creative Management and Consulting, Layne helped grow the Atlanta-based creative marketing agency into the 6th fastest-growing company in the Southeast in 2024. Under his leadership, Six Degrees earned major recognition, including AD Age’s Small Agency of the Year and a number 5 ranking on Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies list after revenue grew from $7.3 million to $20 million in one year.

Layne is also the founder of Company X Media Group and serves as Executive Producer, director, co-founder, and writer of the Not All Hood podcast with Malcolm- Jamal Warner and Candace Kelley. His creative work also extends into publishing, where he produced Gunner Stahl: Portraits I Have So Much to Tell You, a #1 book that further reflects his ability to build, package, and amplify culturally significant storytelling.

Dr. Karma Hill 

Dr. Karma Hill is a Business Psychologist, Positive Psychologist, ICF-credentialed Executive Coach, and President of the International Coaching Federation Georgia Chapter. With more than 20 years of experience across corporate, healthcare, government, nonprofit, education, faith-based, and correctional settings, she is recognized as one of today’s most dynamic voices in leadership development, workplace well-being, and human flourishing.

As the creator of the REST™ Framework — centered on Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Care, and Trust — Dr. Karma helps leaders and organizations prevent burnout, strengthen leadership capacity, and build cultures where people and performance thrive together. Her work blends business psychology, neuroscience, coaching, and systems thinking to deliver practical, research-informed transformation.

Dr. Karma is the founder of Konversations with Karma, publisher of Flourish Forum Magazine, and author of the upcoming Sacred Pause — a leadership guide for women navigating burnout recovery and reclaiming sustainable power.

Recognized by Yahoo Finance as one of the Top 10 Life Coaches to Watch, she holds a PhD in Business Psychology from The Chicago School. She doesn’t just study human flourishing — she helps organizations and leaders live it.

Sophia Casey, MCC 

Sophia Casey is an International Coaching Federation {ICF) Master Certified Coach {MCC), globally recognized keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership consultant.

She is the Founder & CEO of Sophia Casey Speaks and ICLI RISING, an !CF-accredited coach training and leadership development institute where she has trained, mentored, and coached thousands of leaders and professional coaches worldwide.

She is also the Co-Founder and Vice President of the International Black Coaches Alliance {IBCA), a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing visibility, opportunity, community, and economic empowerment for Black coaches globally.

Sophia has held influential leadership roles, including serving as Director of First Impressions for a task force for the former Vice President of the United States and leading enterprise-wide leadership development initiatives across public and private-sector organizations, supporting thousands of professionals. Her clients include major organizations such as Google, TJ Maxx, BetterUp, and Dress for Success.

An eight-time published and bestselling author, her work has been featured on Fox News, NBC, CBS, and SUCCESS Magazine. She is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker on leadership, coaching excellence, organizational performance, and professional development.

Within the International Coaching Federation, Sophia has served in several key leadership and advisory roles, including the ICF DEIB Global Council, reinvention efforts related to mentor coaching and coach supervision competencies, and as the inaugural lead for the ICF Coach Education Assessor Community. She was also the featured spokesperson and demonstration coach for the 2025 ICF Core Competency #8 “Facilitates Client Growth” global video, shaping coach education and credentialing standards worldwide.

Danielle Manning‑Halsey 

Danielle Manning‑Halsey is a native Washingtonian with deep roots in community leadership, philanthropy, and women’s empowerment. With more than nineteen years of executive experience in nonprofit development and strategic partnerships, she currently serves as Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy at Tostan, where she leads high‑level fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and institutional partnerships advancing community-led development across West Africa.

Prior to Tostan, Danielle spent eight years at WETA, serving in senior leadership roles supporting PBS national productions and the Inkwell Society, where she secured transformational philanthropic investments and cultivated influential relationships nationwide. Recognized for her strategic leadership and relationship‑building expertise, Danielle has built a career at the intersection of impact, advocacy, and transformational giving.  

She is also the founder of the WellSpirit Women’s Collective, an organization dedicated to empowering women through holistic wellness retreats, professional development, mentorship, and advocacy for women’s rights. Her commitment to service extends throughout the Washington, DC region, where she actively supports initiatives focused on women, youth, and underserved communities.

In her personal time, Danielle enjoys horseback riding, interior decorating, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Jamil Ramsey 

Dr. Jamil Ramsey is a technology executive, educator, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in information technology, software development, and digital innovation. A 2016 graduate of the Founder Institute startup accelerator program, Dr. Ramsey has built a career at the intersection of emerging technology, leadership, and human-centered innovation.

He has served in senior leadership roles across both the public and private sectors, most notably as Chief Technology Officer of the Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute, where he leads the design and development of innovative technology solutions that support coaching, leadership development, and interventions for underserved populations.

Dr. Ramsey is also a recognized voice in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and blockchain adoption. His academic and professional work focuses on how organizations can responsibly integrate advanced technologies while maintaining ethical, people-centered systems. He currently teaches at Life University in Atlanta, GA.

His doctoral dissertation, Toward a Framework for Adoptability of Blockchain Technologies, explored the organizational, technical, and human factors influencing blockchain implementation and adoption within modern enterprises.

Dr. Ramsey frequently speaks on topics including artificial intelligence, technology strategy, digital transformation, leadership development, and the future of work.

Dan Parkinson 

Dan Parkinson is a seasoned entrepreneur, asset manager, and combat veteran who brings over two decades of high-stakes operational leadership to the stage. After serving 13 years in the Australian Army, Dan translated his tactical discipline into the private sector, building and running a thriving 7-figure construction company, a high-volume parking and storage operation, and a multi-7-figure real estate portfolio.

His ultimate joint venture, however, began in Afghanistan 15 years ago, where he met his wife and business partner, Chelsey—who frequently jokes that she kept him from getting blown up over there (a claim that happens to be 100% true, just ask her). Today, they run their lives and their multi-million dollar entities side-by-side. Sitting on both the Entrepreneurial Panel and the Husbands of CEO Women Panel, Dan offers a rare, grounded perspective on true strategic alignment and what it actually takes to build a legacy with your spouse.

Equally dedicated to his operations at home, Dan is an incredible dad to their six-year-old daughter, Kenna, and seamlessly handles the logistics of the family farm. He’s the definition of the unshakeable partner—the kind of husband who reacts to his wife bringing home more livestock by saying, “Well, it’s inconvenient that you got more ducks, but I’ll go dig a pond.” Whether he is managing corporate scaling or overseeing everything from the poultry to his wife’s pack of wolf hybrids, Dan believes in absolute execution.

Dakota Grady 

Dakota Grady is a professional speaker, author, accounting and tax professional, podcaster, and money coach. He helps women over 40 reset their personal and business finances, so they can stop struggling and start living financially.

Since 2010, Dakota has coached people how to master their personal finances by creating a plan and crushing debt to move toward their financial goals. Dakota knows what it feels like to struggle financially. He grew up in a low-income family of nine, living on welfare.

Dakota is also known as The Accounting & Tax Doctor as he helps nurse practitioner entrepreneurs, med spa owners, and aesthetic entrepreneurs master their business finances with bookkeeping solutions and tax strategies to reduce their taxes and save them money.

Dakota has been featured on News Channel 5 in Nashville, TN, and Fox Carolina in Greenville, SC. He also has been a guest on podcasts such as Carolyn R. Owens’s show “Let’s Coach with Carolyn,” interviewed on Fisk University’s radio station WFSK Jazzy 88 with Sharon Kay, and other radio shows.

Dakota is also a husband, father, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Christin Smith, PCC, SHRM-SCP

Christin Smith, PCC, SHRM-SCP, is a leadership strategist, Executive Coach, and Principal Owner of Evolutions Coaching and Consulting, LLC. She is also the co-owner of Refined Hope Incorporated, a women’s empowerment initiative centered on growth, healing, alignment, and community impact.

An Atlanta native with more than 20 years of combined experience in coaching, human resources, and corporate leadership, Christin is guided by her belief that “Everyone Can Evolve.” She is passionate about connecting people, purpose, and business while helping individuals lead and live with greater authenticity, confidence, and intention. Her work focuses on moving clients beyond conformity and into purposeful action that aligns with who they truly are.

Known for incorporating professional empathy into her coaching approach, Christin creates space for honest conversations, self-awareness, accountability, and transformational growth. Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Coaching principles and a strengths-based philosophy, she helps clients understand how their beliefs influence behaviors, decisions, and outcomes. Her top strengths—honesty, spirituality, and bravery—serve as the foundation of her coaching presence and leadership style.

Christin holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services and graduate studies in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a proud wife of 22 years, mother of two sons, and resides in Hampton, Ga.

Dr. Tyra Moore 

Dr. Tyra Moore, DSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, is the founder of Moore Therapeutic and Consulting Services. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she offers trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapy services to address issues such as depression, anxiety, workplace trauma, and grief and loss. Dr. Moore integrates approaches including mindfulness, CBT, ACT, and EMDR to support her client’s healing journeys.  Dr. Moore is committed to creating safe spaces for courage, vulnerability, and growth. 

Ronald Sutton 

Ron Sutton is a personal trainer with over 18 years of experience transforming lives through mind, body, and soul fitness. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a degree in Exercise Science, he founded D.R.I.P.P. Royalty Fitness LLC and is now a partner at Integral Personal Training in Charlotte, NC. Guided by faith and purpose, Ron helps clients thrive through disciplined, holistic training. Outside the gym, he enjoys teaching, family time, books, movies, gaming, and nature.

DeMarco Williams 

DeMarco Williams is a high-energy fitness coach with 18 years of experience motivating individuals to achieve their health and weight-loss goals. Beginning his career as a YMCA group fitness instructor in Birmingham, AL, he quickly became known for blending his radio and DJ skills to create fun, music-driven cardio experiences. His upbeat, fat-burning classes—loved by beginners and pros alike—feature easy-to-follow choreography and infectious rhythms that inspire people to move, sweat, and enjoy fitness like never before.

Tawawn Lowe 

Tawawn Lowe is the CEO and Founder of TL Consultancy, LLC, a woman- and minority-owned coaching and consulting firm in Maryland. A speaker, author, and certified life coach with 25+ years of experience, she empowers individuals and organizations to transform, break limiting beliefs, and step into purpose. With a background in Behavioral Studies and Change Management, Tawawn is known for her powerful, practical approach to helping people bridge the gap between where they are and where they aspire to be.

Dr. Gail Crowder 

Dr. Gail Crowder is a wife of 37 years, mother of four, and the Founder and President of Bringing Sexy Back to the Marriage (BSB). A Certified Master Sexpert, author, and marriage and life coach, she has helped thousands of couples enhance intimacy and strengthen their relationships. Featured on numerous TV and radio shows, Gail is known for her bold, practical approach, bestselling books, and dynamic teaching that empowers modern wives to build fulfilling, passionate marriages.

Chelsey Parkinson 

Chelsey is a high-performance coach, fitness competitor, and habit expert who helps entrepreneurs and leaders take radical action, master their mindset, and create unreasonably delusional success. With a background in leadership, coaching over 2,500 clients—including executives, creators, and high achievers—Chelsey blends science-backed habits with bold strategies to drive real results. Her approach is no-fluff, results-driven, and designed to push limits, proving that success is built through mindset, discipline, and taking action beyond what seems possible.

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