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Your next level of leadership isn’t about doing more — it’s about being more of the real you.

1:1 Coaching for Women of Color Leaders

Honor your roots, values, and whole self.

Coaching for seasoned BIPOC leaders who are ready to step into their next era of leadership unapologetically, intentionally, and on their own terms.

You’ve already built so much — a successful career, a powerful voice, and resilience in navigating inequitable systems not built for us. But leading authentically, protecting your energy, and taking up space boldly in this season feels heavy to carry alone.

That’s where I come in. Together, we’ll unlock clarity, confidence, and leadership that feels more aligned, expansive, and sustainable — so you can thrive without burning out or shrinking.

 
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Let’s see if this is the right support at the right time for you.

I support BIPOC women & femme leaders who are done shrinking, over people-pleasing, shedding perfectionism, and ready to lead differently — powerfully, authentically, and sustainably.

This was made for you if…

  • You’re a senior or mid-level executive, individual contributor, founder, business owner, thought leader, or seasoned creative — and you want to show up more authentic, more audacious, and more grounded when you lead the room.

  • You’ve navigated complex systems and emerged resilient and successful, but at a cost. Now, you want not only the pay, positions, and recognition you deserve — but also the respect, joy, and peace that sustain and nourish you.

  • You’re ready to release the residue of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, people-pleasing, and perfectionism — and instead embody your core values, practical strategies, and mindset shifts that work in real-world power dynamics in and out of work.

  • You want a radical thought partner to help you step fully into the leading role of your life — while confidently leading teams, communities, projects, or your passion business.

  • You want personalized coaching that builds on your strengths, honors your lived experience, and protects your energy, mental health, and well-being — that isn’t generic, cookie-cutter, girlboss, or vanilla advice.

  • You care deeply about expanding impact in your lifetime, know you haven’t reached your ‘final form’ of leadership yet, and are ready to move wayyyy the f*ck out of your comfort zone (with the additional layer of radical support through our coaching, that is 😉).

Listen, you don’t need to check every box. 

If you feel resonance in your body reading this, that’s your invitation. I’d be honored to walk beside you as you evolve in this next evolution of your leadership.

 
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We’ve helped leaders from:

 
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Custom 1-on-1 Leadership Coaching for WOC Leaders

Working together, you will...

  • Give clear, effective feedback — and when activating your voice feels scary, you’ll learn to do it imperfectly, with confidence, compassion, and courage.

  • Position yourself with clarity and presence — know how to delegate, hold authority, and show up strong without overworking or people-pleasing.

  • Set and enforce boundaries that protect your energy, focus, and influence — lead sustainably, not through hustle, exhaustion, or overgiving.

  • Negotiate and self-advocate with strategy and poise — heal your relationship with money, overcome scarcity mindset, reach your full earning potential, create more time freedom, and make your biggest goals a reality.

  • Lead with authenticity, influence, and impact — get clear on your values, leadership purpose, and move forward in resonant action. No shapeshifting, no assimilation, no sacrificing yourself for others’ comfort.

  • Master leadership strategy in real-world power dynamics — navigate high-pressure situations, executive challenges, and complex teams with ease, self-trust, and grounded decision-making.

  • Move past imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, and self-doubt — break free from limiting beliefs so you can step into self-trust, clarity, and conviction.

  • Deepen restorative leadership practices — center self-care, self-love, and compassion as core leadership strategies so work feels lighter, more aligned, and meaningful.

 
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What happens when you have that kind of radical support? 

Scroll through the receipts and see how other BIPOC women were supported by leadership coaching.

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

Hey, I’m Nadia De Ala, and I’m so damn glad you’re here.

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

For 8+ years, I’ve coached hundreds of Black, Indigenous, and women of color leaders to do extraordinary things like:

  • Negotiate 5-figure raises, land dream roles, and promotions

  • Launch and grow purpose-driven businesses joyfully

  • Embody their creative brilliance and lead unapologetically in rooms that weren’t designed for us — boardrooms, leadership teams, you name it

  • Support global leaders in cultivating human-centered, people-first teams and equitable work environments

  • Step into influence, authority, and visibility without losing themselves

As a proud daughter of Filipino immigrants, queer woman, and a former “only” in tech (the only woman of color in the room), I know firsthand what it means to navigate white-centered, male-dominated systems — and refuse to lose yourself in the process.

Traditional leadership advice wasn’t built for us. It tells you to “lean in” or push “executive presence” without acknowledging the biases, microaggressions, and systemic barriers WOC leaders face every day. I coach differently.

How I Coach

I meet you where you are, honor your roots and lived experience, and help you question the systems that were built to minimize us — before you question yourself. Every session is highly customized to your challenges, goals, and the season you’re in. I don’t tell you what to do; I support you in making clear, resonant choices that light you up and set the stage for sustainable growth.

When seasoned leaders work with me, the results aren’t just titles or paychecks:

  • Amplified presence and strategic influence

  • Leading teams and businesses that thrive without burning out

  • Confidence to make grounded, courageous decisions in high-pressure dynamics

  • Restorative leadership practices that protect energy, deepen clarity, and make work feel meaningful

What I don’t do: I don’t do fluff, corporate jargon, or cookie-cutter “fake it till you make it” advice. I don’t teach you to fit into the status quo.

I keep it real. I care about collective liberation. I coach you to be unf*ckwithable — clear, unapologetic, and unshakable in your leadership, vision, and voice.

My goal? To help you be the leader you always wished you had, embody the leader only you can be, and lead by example — in work, in life, and in the world.

Because we need more leaders like you to rise.

If you’re ready to step into your next era of leadership — let’s talk.

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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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