Dr. Hayley Haywood Black biracial woman career coach consultant founder of Elevating Access headshot. Elevating Access offers higher education and organizational consulting.

SOULFILLING WORK STARTS HERE

Helping Changemakers Thrive & Mission-Driven Employers Create A Workplace That Works

Create more impact. Enjoy more abundance.

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THIS MAY BE CONTROVERSIAL, BUT:

Diversity And Inclusion Mean Nothing Without Equity.

Yes, it’s true that more Americans consider a company’s diversity and inclusion when weighing job offers.

But those are just the building blocks of a successful organization with engaged employees.

Until everyone:

  • Feels encouraged to bring their authentic self and expertise to the table

  • Is recognized for their contributions

  • Is assured that their employers are practicing what they preach

Diversity and inclusion will just be a superficial metric.

Equity isn’t an add-on, it’s the core of organizational change and leadership. When we put equity first, organizations and diverse leaders can unlock the benefits of diversity and inclusion — so that every person thrives.

Although Elevating Access is a coaching and consulting firm, equity is at the core of everything we do.

Dr. Hayley Haywood Black biracial woman career coach consultant founder of Elevating Access headshot. Elevating Access offers higher education, organizational consulting and holistic coaching.

I CAN HELP YOU TURN YOUR VISION INTO REALITY

Hi, I’m Dr. Hayley Haywood

AWARD-WINNING EQUITY SOLUTIONIST & IDENTITY-CONSCIOUS CAREER COACH

In my 15+ year career, I’ve led across each stage of the career journey: college programs, onboarding, leadership development, employee resource groups, organizational learning, executive coaching and more.

1000s of coaching meetings, 100s of people trained, and over a decade spent helping professionals of color build the life of their dreams while helping employers create work experiences that support them.

So when it comes to building your capacity to create the change you seek, I’m the person to help you get there.

“Inequity is by design, but so is equity. Together, we can turn barriers into pathways.”

Dr. Hayley Haywood

I firmly believe that we all deserve to do work we love in a place we’re cared about. Equitable workspaces help diverse professionals tap into their talent & maintain their wellbeing. Once that happens, employers can recruit and retain more changemakers.

  • As a changemaking employee, you feel:

    Stressed

    Exhausted from daily battles

    Financially strapped

    Overworked

    Unfulfilled

    Starting to question your skills

    Committed to your passion, but wondering if it’s worth it

    Unsure what to do next

  • What happens with soulfilling work:

    Employees are excited to go to work every day

    Employees feel seen, heard, & respected as individuals

    Employees become advocates for the organization

    Employees use their talents to advance the mission

    Everyone wins.

  • As an employer you’re tired of:

    Constant employee turnover

    Low team morale

    Draining work environment

    Your initiatives falling flat

    Unsustainable results

    Falling behind the competition

Soulfilling Solutions

1:1 Coaching For Women of Color

The professional and personal life you dream about is possible — and we’ll make it happen together. During 4 months of intensive bi-weekly sessions to develop your vision of soulfillment, address the barriers, design a strategy for success, build the necessary habits, and execute your action plan.

Consulting & Group Coaching For Employers

Let’s create the environment for supported, productive, and passionate teams to thrive. I’ll help you achieve this with tailored solutions to meet your organization’s needs and build your capacity to further improve on your own. This can include: program design, custom workshops, facilitated strategy sessions, action planning, implementation support, and group coaching to help your underrepresented employees meet their professional goals.

Black woman smiling giving career coaching to Asian woman who could be an Elevating Access coaching or consulting client.
Dr. Hayley Haywood's career coaching client a biracial Black and Latina woman of color with curly hair. Participated in group coaching through Elevating Access.

“Before working with Dr. Hayley, I was struggling to understand my own identity & the role it played in my personal career journey

I felt invisible in the workplace, was stuck in a role that didn’t reflect my abilities, & I didn’t have the tools necessary to advocate for myself or navigate difficult situations. After working with Dr. Hayley over the course of a year, I’m a different person. I now view my identity as a strength & finally feel "seen." I’m empowered to speak up for myself & others, & most important of all, I’m now in a role that better reflects the work I’m capable of doing. For the first time in a long time I have hope, not only for myself, but for others out there who have yet to experience the powerful impact of Dr. Hayley’s work.”

Elizabeth
Workforce Development Educator

Team retreat for a nonprofit consulting client of Elevating Access. A racially diverse team, including Black and Latinx professionals, writing at desks in a classroom on a college campus for a work retreat.

"What was most helpful about working with Dr. Hayley was:

Vocalizing the ways we have each felt undermined in our job & hearing that others have felt similar & that we are on path to changing the culture.

Learning more about each of us on staff. I really didn’t know a lot of what people shared in the beginning.

Having a facilitator was incredibly helpful as we’ve tried to have the conversations before & they always went awfully."

Anonymous Retreat Participant

I Work With:

Equity-centered leaders who want to escape burnout and do meaningful work without sacrificing financial, personal, and professional abundance. I’m open to all values-aligned clients but women of color are the center of my coaching practice.

Educational institutions focused on enhancing equitable student outcomes, while improving rankings, attracting donors, and demonstrating success to all their community partners.

Mission-driven employers who want to revitalize their teams and elevate their impact, without sacrificing equity, integrity or community.

— in short, I work with changemakers who want to make a difference in the world, realize transformation takes time and effort, and care about results beyond the bottom line.

Sound like you? Let’s elevate access together.

Black woman professional smiling sitting in bed on a laptop joining the community gathering space for women of color seeking career coaching community and support for women of color professionals. Hosted by Dr. Hayley Haywood of Elevating Access.

The Community Gathering Space

BUILD INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY WITH OTHER WOMEN OF COLOR

A free monthly virtual gathering for women professionals of color who want sisterhood, affirmation, opportunities and support.