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1:1 Coaching for Women of Color Leaders

Break the ‘rules.’
Redefine success.
Lead your way.

We support BIPOC women and femme leaders who are ready to lead with more intention, clarity, and power — without compromising who they are.

Our coaching honors your lived experience and the impact of systemic oppression on racialized leaders. We’re not here to fix you. We’re here to walk beside you as you reclaim your voice, deepen your leadership, and grow with purpose.

Ready for coaching that sees all of you?

 
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Leadership Coaching that Honors Your Roots, Identities & Lived Experience

You were never the problem. The system was. 

You did everything “right.” 

  • Kept your head down to not rock the boat.

  • Worked twice (sometimes thrice) as hard.

  • Stayed silent and made sure you weren’t too much.

You’ve carried the weight of expectations—family, workplace, society. Told to be grateful, wait your turn, and prove yourself instead of daring to ask for more.

But what if you didn’t have to prove yourself anymore?

What if you led your life with ease, power, and softness? Because struggle was never meant to be the requirement for a successful and fulfilling life.

That’s not a personal flaw. It’s conditioning.

The burnout, the self-doubt, the second-guessing yourself — these aren’t signs that something is wrong with you. They’re proof the systems of inequities and injustice that were designed to make you doubt yourself.

Racism, sexism, workplace bias, family expectations and structures, immigration trauma — these forces convince you that shrinking yourself is the only way to survive. That proving your worth through struggle and self-sacrifice is the only path to success.

But you’re here because survival isn’t the goal anymore. Thriving is.

Your power was never meant to be hidden.

  • You get to take up space.

  • You get to set boundaries without guilt.

  • You get to advocate for yourself, ask for more, and actually receive it.

  • You get to thrive in leadership without sacrificing your integrity.

And you get to claim it all, unapologetically.

 
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We’ve helped leaders from:

 
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Ready to grow with Real You Leadership coaching?

Custom 1-on-1 coaching that meets you exactly where you are today — so you can lead, thrive, and take up space on your terms.

I work with Women & Femme of Color leaders like you who are ready to evolve with intention, leading in ways that honor your voice, values, and vision.

 
 

Leadership advice wasn’t made for BIPOC Leaders.

You don’t need another leadership playbook by someone who’s never had to code-switch. 

Traditional leadership frameworks weren’t designed for women of color navigating white-centered, male-dominated spaces. 

They tell you to be confident, but ignore the realities BIPOC leaders faces when speaking up. They push ‘executive presence’ -- but don’t account for the bias that polices our tone, bodies, expressions, and authority.

You need a different kind of support in your leadership development journey-- one that actually understands your reality:

🌱 A coach who helps you own your values and advocate for what you deserve—without guilt or fear.

🌱 A space where you don’t have to explain yourself—because we already get it.

🌱 A path to reimagine leadership on your terms, to lead with power and authenticity, without shape-shifting to make others comfortable.

Because real leadership isn’t about fitting in and assimilating. It’s about showing up fully as yourself.

 
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What happens when you have that kind of radical support?

 

1:1 Coaching Testimonials
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I sought out coaching services as I recognized that while I was excelling in my role, I lacked the necessary language and strategy to effectively advocate for myself and my contributions to leadership. Nadia provided me with the tools needed to prove my value to my employer and I was promoted shortly afterwards.

I have come to the realization that it is not necessary for me to change my fundamental persona in order to assume a leadership role. I possess the ability to inspire others while remaining authentic to my core values and beliefs.

I trust myself so much more! 

-Winnie Kimaiga

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The biggest learning that uncovered itself in this work with Nadia was shifting my focus from the external to the internal. I was so focused on what others thought about me, my choices, but I didn't focus on how I felt about my decisions. Or if I did it was always a lower priority.

This work showed me the power of tapping into what already exists and taking the time to listen. Never have I ever trusted my intuition more. I don’t make decisions based on fear or external pressures. I am not perfect, but I trust myself now to do what is best for me. Something that I wasn’t able to do before I started this work.

-Kalia Aragon

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I now have a stronger framework for approaching negotiations and tough conversations. I'm better at recognizing when I'm caught in thought spirals and have learned how to break them down and address the underlying issues more effectively. I'm also giving myself more grace, building greater self-confidence, learning to appreciate myself and feeling proud of my achievements.

It’s 100% worth the investment! Nadia deeply understands the cultural and gender dynamics unique to our demographic, and she genuinely lives by the same values she coaches her clients on. Every session with her has given me meaningful insights, practical takeaway and clear action steps. In just three months, I’ve experienced tremendous personal growth, and I intend to continue coaching with her because I’m confident she can continue to help me grow and reach even greater potential.

-Cindy L.

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Before RYL I struggled with being seen/noticed, I preferred to stay in the background and quietly do what I need to do. I didn’t really want to show up as my full and authentic self at work and risk being judged as unworthy. I joined RYL, because I began to recognize that I needed a change. I was no longer content being invisible, but still was uncomfortable being seen. I knew I needed help bridging that gap.

The biggest thing I’ve learned during my time with RYL is that I am my only limiter. I will only stop achieving, when I stop striving. I will never be able to be my full self, if I don’t try break down the walls and compartments I’ve built for my life. If I choose to do the work, I will see results.

-Shantae Clinton

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First of all, I think every woman of color especially should have a coach to navigate these waters. By just guessing and checking I don’t think is the most effective way, but to have somebody in your corner letting you know you know this is the best decision, or asking questions about what’s actually going on in your environment, letting you know this is not normal. Because a lot of situations will happen to you just based on you being a woman of color within the workplace and I think everyone needs a coach, and I think specifically with you. It was so nuanced, it wasn’t just cookie cutter. You showed up every day committed to this and it felt like you had no other clients. It felt like I was your only client and just remembering the information, even little things I’ve told you the week before… It was so so so important.

I think everyone should invest in coaching and I think specifically with you because it's internal work, it’s external work, it’s very focused on who you are as a person. And then getting to whatever goals you set in the beginning and I think you’re very committed to that.

-Gabby Ehioghiren

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Meet Your Coach, Nadia.

Hey, I’m Nadia De Ala, and I’m so joyful you’re here!

I’m an international leadership & negotiation coach, consultant, artist, activist, and the founder of Real You Leadership.

Since 2017, I’ve dedicated myself to uplifting BIPOC women & femmes and intentionally marginalized communities.

As a proud daughter of Filipino immigrants, first-gen kid, and current immigrant myself (after moving from the Bay Area to Oaxaca, Mexico), I know firsthand what it means to navigate systems that weren’t built for us to succeed and thrive. 

I spent years in the tech industry as the “only” in the room—only woman, only person of color—and saw how leadership and professional structures often excluded, sidelined, and undervalued us. 

I took what I learned navigating these spaces. I made it my mission to help BIPOC women and femmes lead unapologetically, reclaim their power, and create careers, businesses, art, and lives rooted in purpose.

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Through 1:1 coaching, workshops, and community-based programs, I’ve coached over 280+ BIPOC women & femme leaders:

✅ Negotiate 5-figure raises and land dream roles

✅ Quit their 9-to-5s to launch purpose-driven businesses

✅ Embody their creative brilliance and make a living from their art

✅ Take bold steps toward building movements that amplify marginalized voices

✅ Heal, realign, and rediscover their purpose during career breaks and sabbatical

Some things you need to know if we coach together:

I don’t do fluff. 

I don’t do corporate jargon.

& I don’t teach you to assimilate better into the status quo. 

I keep it real and coach you to be unf*ckwithable -- clear, unapologetic, and unshakable in your leadership, vision, and voice.

I do what I do because I know that liberation and living the life of our dreams isn’t a solo act. It’s a collective movement rooted in love. 

And, historically, Black, Indigenous, and women of color have been shut out of leadership, underpaid, sucked dry of our creativity, told to settle for less with a smile, and forced to navigate systems that weren’t meant for us.

Not anymore.

If you’re ready to step into your power, build a life aligned with your values, and reach your full potential—let’s talk.

Join the movement. 

 
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Coach with me

I want to learn what brought you here and how we can help you. To schedule a chemistry call, first fill out the Coaching Interest Form below.

 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • A Real You Leadership coach will email you with any of the following: with your match, with any additional questions if needed, a link to book a chemistry call.

  • During our call, we will talk about your unique goals and how we can align as your coach.

    If we determine that we are a good fit, we’ll take you through the next steps to get started.

    If not, we won’t pressure you or get salesy. We understand that this is an important decision and want the best for you.

  • We expect clients to prepare a topic and to make any necessary preparations to be fully present for our session.

    In the beginning of the session, we will invite you to ground, and we’ll co-create what we both need to feel safe and supported during the session. We will then ask you what you want coaching on and what you’d like out of the session. You are always at choice to choose, amend, update your topic and our coaching destination.

    Most of our time spent will be exploring, gaining clarity, processing, bringing awareness, checking for alignment, checking for any inner haters, challenging limiting beliefs, noticing how your body reacts, inviting you to connect to your inner wisdom, celebrating your growth and healing, and anything else you feel called to.

    We’ll guide you as the coach during this process through asking you open ended questions and reflecting back what you’ve shared. As your coach, we will also hold your goals you’ve set for yourself and connect back to them during our sessions.

    Towards the end of the session, we will invite you to commit to some kind of action to integrate what you’ve learned during your session.

    Our goal is for you to come to your own resonant decisions and for you reclaim your inner power and wisdom. We’re here to help you create a special, healing and safe container to connect back to yourself.

  • Our coaching packages are 3 or 6 months long. Each Month you have two 1-hr bi-weekly sessions. Prior to each of your sessions, you will need to prepare a topic and will be invited to fill out a pre-session reflection.

    Coaching is an energetic investment. You are getting radical support to take action, make changes, break cycles, make space to heal past trauma, step out of your comfort zone. It can be a lot, AND your coach will be there for you to hold and witness you through your incremental growth and transformation. We will celebrate you each step of the way.

  • No. This is purely 1:1 coaching. If you’re interested in group coaching, please visit our Activate Your Voice page for our 10-week BIPOC Women Leadership Cohort.

  • Our 1:1 Coaching is for and centered around the lilved experiences, leadership journeys, and systemic challenges of Black, Indigenous, Women, and Femmes of Color. We welcome trans women and non-binary people.

    That said — we occasionally make thoughtful exceptions when someone is deeply values-aligned, comes referred by a past client, and is seeking coaching from a place of genuine respect and self-awareness. If that’s you, feel free to reach out and share more — we’re open to having a conversation.

    If you’re looking to work with us in a way that supports equity at work, we also partner with allies through team coaching, leadership workshops, and culture-shifting engagements.

  • YES! We actually encourage you to ask your company first and utilize any professional development funds you have available.

    Coaching will help you grow as a leader. You will improve your communication and connection with your confidence. It’s a win-win for them to invest in your development.

  • A Real You Leadership Team member would be happy to chat with you. Please fill out our coaching interest form.

 
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