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You support the business. I support you.

I’ve had a front-row seat to the best and worst leaders across several industries in my award-winning, global professional career. In my own personal journey, I transformed from leading successful projects and teams by trial and error — and some angst — to succeeding through impact, influence, and a growth mindset. I became a leader that people joined companies to work for.

One thing is for sure: joining senior leadership doesn’t make you better — it amplifies who you already are.

Being good your job is not enough to be a great leader or business partner. If you struggle to connect the unspoken dots, your impact is diminished by the shadow you cast on colleagues, teams and clients.

Here’s why: If you lack intentional development and the willingness to grow, you will miss opportunities, stumble through change, and dim your own achievements.

What got you here won’t keep you - my friend.

The sooner you commit to transforming your power into impact, the sooner you can achieve your goals with confidence, authenticity and the influence you need.

If you’re ready to better your best, let’s go!

I BELIEVE…

It’s OK to be imperfect. Instead of holding judgement, I hold space and offer an honest way to sharpen your skills. If you are a member of a historically underrepresented group, you may feel vulnerability has a higher cost. But perfection isn’t required to be great. Growth is.

STACEY’S UNIQUE COACHING APPROACH

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WHERE INSIGHT MEETS ACTIVATION

Stacey’s approach blends insight, intuition, and cultural fluency with intentional and direct messaging to enable clarity and intentional action.

She’s known as an activator who sparks transformation through self-awareness and group awareness, accountability, and calm confidence.

As a speaker, trainer and coach, she goes beyond surface-level work— with an awareness of the whole person and the systems they exist in for a human-centered and results-driven experience.

If you’re willing to do the work, the work will work for you.

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HIGHLIGHTS & CERTIFICATIONS

  • 2023 Certified Culture Facilitator, INIFAC

  • 2023 Certified Diversity-to-Belonging Facilitator, INIFAC

  • 2023 Living Our Culture (3x), Microsoft MCAPS

  • 2022 ACC Level Credential, International Coach Federation

  • 2021 Certified Change Management Professional, PROSCI

  • 2021 Certified Professional Diversity Coach, CoachDiversity Institute

  • 2020 Associate Diversity Coach, CoachDiversity Institute

  • 2019 ADCOLOR in Tech National Finalist, ADCOLOR Awards

  • 2019 Member of the Year, Blacks at Microsoft Worldwide

  • 2017, 2018 Advisory Board, ADCOLOR Conference & Awards

  • 2017 Gold Club, Microsoft Advertising 

  • 2017 Gail Fonville Distinguished Alumna, Elon University

    2015 Be Bold Award, Microsoft Advertising

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Credentials and certifications in facilitation (CDF, CCF), coaching (ACC, CPDC), and change practitioner (PROSCI).

BRIEF BIO

COACH • SPEAKER • STRATEGIST

Stacey Mahoney, ACC (CPDF, CCF, CBF) is an executive coach, speaker, and strategic advisor who partners with leaders navigating growth, transition, and complexity. She helps professionals strengthen their confidence, lead authentically, and cultivate cultures where people and performance thrive.

Drawing from over 25 years in the technology and digital sectors, Stacey’s coaching and consulting are grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion, change management, and team development. Her clients value her insight, candor, and ability to surface the nuances that transform leadership behaviors and team dynamics.

As a speaker and moderator, Stacey is known for her engaging presence and ability to spark meaningful conversation. She has been featured at ICF Converge 23, the global coaching industry’s flagship conference, leading workshops that explore the lived experiences of Black professionals in the workplace.

An accredited coach through the International Coaching Federation, Stacey is also an Elon University alumna, a Silver Star member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and a lifelong advocate for inclusive leadership. She lives in the Atlanta Metro area, and enjoys time in her garden with her senior pup, Prince Parker.

WORK WITH STACEY
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