Her Story
About Talaya
I have been in transformational coaching and consulting for over 10 years, providing expertise in business operations, streamlining processes, and optimizing spend. My work includes reviewing rules and regulations related to compliance with employee training and I-9 requirements. I provide board training for nonprofits and coaching for leaders and managers who have been tapped to become next-level executive leaders. I advocate for low to moderate income households through my nonprofit and also advocate for employees who believe they have been passed over or may be performing below expectations. I consider myself a student of life, always reading and looking for courses to take online. I have my own book of business and love spending time with family and traveling. I am a servant leader who believes in making an impact through service. I come from a family of military servicemen and women, which has shaped my ability to both follow directions and lead. I care deeply about the details because I believe that's where you find the love and discover the most important things. I always tell my team to not just bring the problem, but also bring the solution, because I love teaching them how they would handle something.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Talaya
01What do you attribute your success to?
I think that it is the fabric that I am just cut from. I come from a family of military servicemen and women, so being able to not only follow directions, but also to lead has been ingrained in me. I care about the details. I love the highlights, but I am in the weeds of the details, because I think details is where you find the love, that's where you find a lot of things in the details. My military family background has shaped my ability to be disciplined, to lead effectively, and to understand that success comes from paying attention to the small things that others might overlook.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
It depends on whether or not she already has a small team, and whether or not this is her first time. If this is her first time, I think it's important that people know that you can't do everything. You absolutely need to have a village or some type of support system in place. For someone that is seasoned within corporate and maybe going into entrepreneurship, I would definitely advise making sure that they understand fiduciary duties, chain of command, and especially if there's an HR department within the entrepreneur avenue that she's exploring. Don't be afraid to delegate, but also, when you delegate, do not be afraid to inspect what you expect.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity is very important to me, as well as accountability. I consider myself an over-achiever, so I like to deliver, but also deliver the unexpected. My job is to anticipate the needs, whether or not I'm anticipating the needs of my team or executive leadership. I believe in going over and above, because if it is a passion for you, you should not only do what you're passionate in, but you do it to the best of your ability. I am a servant leader who believes in making an impact through service and truly caring about the details.
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