Renee Dominguez
Renee C. Dominguez is an Executive Advisor, Leadership Strategist, and Founder of her leadership development business, where she has spent the past eight years helping high-performing leaders step into their next level of success. Based in San Diego, she leads both the operational and strategic direction of her company while managing a team dedicated to delivering transformative client experiences. Her work centers on supporting founders and leaders in elevating their leadership, strengthening decision-making, and scaling their impact—without burnout. Through her role as a trusted advisor and growth partner, she empowers clients to align their vision, identity, and execution in a way that creates sustainable success.
What sets Renee apart is her deeply personalized and intuitive approach to leadership development. While her background includes formal education and corporate experience, she considers her greatest professional achievement to be the impact she has made in the lives of her clients. She has helped countless individuals expand their vision of what is possible, guiding them to achieve goals they once believed were out of reach. Over time, her methodology has evolved beyond traditional credentials and frameworks to include tapping into her own intuition—an ability she credits as her most meaningful form of education and a key driver of the transformative results she delivers.
Renee’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that leadership is not about doing more, but about becoming more aligned with who you are and how you lead. She is passionate about creating spaces where high-performing women, founders, and teams can gain clarity, build confidence, and lead with intention. By blending strategy, mindset, and intuitive insight, she helps her clients move from overwhelm to momentum, ultimately building businesses and careers that not only perform at a high level but also support a fulfilling and purpose-driven life.
• USC Marshall School of Business
Master’s Degree, Global Supply Chain Managment
• Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Accredited, Stanford Advanced Program Management
• Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor's of Science, Organizational Leadership in Business
• Life Purpose Institute Inc
Certification, Business Coach
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the impact I’ve been able to make in my clients’ lives. Helping individuals realize what’s truly possible for them—and then watching them achieve what they once believed was out of reach—is the most meaningful measure of success for me. I also credit the combination of my formal education and my willingness to trust and develop my intuition. That balance has allowed me to create deeper, more transformative experiences that go beyond traditional approaches.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I’ve received is to bet on yourself. That message reinforced the importance of taking action, trusting my own path, and following what feels aligned rather than simply replicating what others are doing. It reminded me that success doesn’t come from imitation—it comes from having the courage to build something that is authentically your own.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage young women to enjoy the journey and not get caught up in comparing themselves to others, especially the curated highlights we often see. It’s important to understand that setbacks are not failures—they’re redirection. Stay curious, trust yourself, and be willing to take risks. When you lead with excitement and belief in your own path, you create opportunities that are aligned with who you are.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—is the need to disrupt the industry by being truly authentic. There is a lot of noise and distraction, and it can be easy to follow trends rather than lead with your own vision. The opportunity lies in allowing your unique perspective to be seen and heard, and in building something that stands out because it is genuine and aligned, rather than because it follows a formula.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that guide me are freedom, joy, purpose, abundance, and integrity. These principles shape every decision I make, both personally and professionally. I am intentional about saying no to opportunities that don’t align with these values, because I believe true success is not just about achievement—it’s about building a life and business that feels aligned, fulfilling, and sustainable.
Locations
Empowered LeadHERship
La Jolla, CA 92037