Keynote Speaker | 2X International Best-Selling Author | Executive Coach | Leadership Consultant
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I’ve Made Hard Decisions—Now I Help Others Do the Same

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I’ve always believed that when life presents you with challenges, you have two choices: stay stuck or step forward. My journey has been about choosing to move forward—time and time again.

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I know what it feels like to stand at a crossroads, uncertain about what to do next. I’ve been there in my career, in leadership, and in life—navigating major career pivots, executive leadership challenges, and rebuilding from the ground up after personal loss.

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Through all of it, I learned something powerful:

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Clarity is everything.

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When you don’t have a clear next step, it’s easy to hesitate. You overthink. You second-guess yourself. You wait for the “right” moment. But what I now help others understand is this:

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Clarity isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you create.

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💬 What Clients Say:
"Kashaun has an incredible ability to turn confusion into clarity. I walked away with a real plan to move forward."

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What I Do & Who I Help

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I work with high-achieving professionals and executives who:

✔️ Are at a career crossroads and need a clear direction.
✔️ Are in executive or leadership roles making high-stakes decisions.
✔️ Want to stop overthinking and start taking decisive action.

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Through speaking, coaching, and leadership training, I provide the tools, strategies, and insights that help people move forward with confidence—fast.

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💬 What Clients Say:
📢 Career Coaching Client:

"I was stuck in indecision about my next career move, but Kashaun helped me break it down into a clear action plan. I walked away with confidence and direction."

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🎤 Speaking Engagement:
"Kashaun’s keynote wasn’t just inspiring—it gave us real strategies we could apply immediately."

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My Journey: From Overcoming Uncertainty to Helping Others Do the Same

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My path hasn’t been a straight line—it’s been full of unexpected turns.

✔️ I started at entry-level, with no roadmap for how to advance, but I was determined to figure it out.
✔️ I faced career pivots, corporate closures, and the challenge of rebuilding from scratch in a competitive professional landscape.
✔️ I navigated deep personal loss while still holding leadership roles and balancing high-level responsibilities.
✔️ I worked my way into executive leadership, serving as:

• Vice President of Education – Training executives and shaping professional development strategies.

• Area Director – Overseeing multiple leadership teams, mentoring executives, and driving performance improvements.

•  President – Focused on executive strategy, leadership growth, and organizational impact.

✔️ I built my own company, Next Step Forward, to help others move through their own career and leadership challenges with clarity and confidence.

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I don’t just talk about navigating tough transitions—I’ve lived them. Now, I help others do the same.

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What You Can Expect When You Work With Me

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❌ No fluffy motivation with no clear direction.
❌ No overcomplicated frameworks that don’t work in real life.
❌ No generic advice that doesn’t fit your situation.

✔️ A straightforward approach that brings clarity fast.
✔️ A process to help you make bold, confident decisions.
✔️ Practical tools you can apply immediately—no waiting.

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💬 Executive Coaching Client:
"Kashaun helped me rethink my approach to leadership decisions. I left with a strategy I could implement immediately."

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📩 If you’re ready to move forward, let’s talk.

✔️ Book a Call (For coaching & speaking inquiries)
✔️ Download My Free Decision-Making Guide (For instant clarity on your next big move)

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Why Work with Me?

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✔️ I’ve navigated high-stakes career and leadership decisions firsthand.
✔️ I help executives and professionals eliminate hesitation and take decisive action.
✔️ I know what it takes to move forward—because I’ve done it and I've helped others do it too.

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If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start making confident decisions, I can help.

📩 Let’s take action today. [ Book a Call ]

Professional Highlights​

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• ✓ Area 42 Director for Toastmasters International

• ✓ Marketing Chair- National Speakers Association, Illinois

• ✓ 20+ years of Business Leadership experience presenting and facilitating

• ✓ Executive member of Shared Connections Networking Group 

• ✓ President of Ladies Leadership League

• ✓ Executive Secretary - Toastmasters International District 54 

• ✓ VP of Public Relations -  Toastmasters International District 54 

• ✓ VP of Education Toastmasters International District 54 

• ✓ ICF ACC Accreditation for Coaching

A few Juicy Personal Facts about me:
 

• ✓ Fiercely determined to claim her own authentic power  #trailblazer

• ✓ Relentless passion for helping others feel as though they are in the driver’s seat of their lives.

• ✓ Navigate mission-driven  leaders to achieve game-changing success 

• ✓ Self-branded as a Personal Super Mom to 3 amazing humans ~ her children

• ✓ Professionally trained to speak due to social anxiety about getting out in front of people

• ✓ Highly sensitive (empath) introvert who gets recharged by having quiet time.

Awards and accolades

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• Toastmaster of The Year

• National Speakers Association Member of the Year

• 7X Winner of Toastmasters Best Speaker Award

• 3 x Winner of Toastmasters Extemporaneous Speaking Contest

Educational Background
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• Certified in Entrepreneurship

• Masters Degree in Business

• Certified Coach: Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching

• Quadruple Mastery Specializations in Leadership, Performance, Transition, and Wellbeing

• Certified Practitioner, Energy Leadership Index 

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