Carolena Lyons-Lawrence, Ph.D., Continuing Education Consultant

Empowering Academic and Business Success with Effective Communication

Our services provide a holistic approach to success: in elevating communication skills and personal development for Academic Excellence and Effective Leadership.

Welcome to our website—where we specialize in Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Communication Emotional Intelligence Success Skills to three distinct audiences; and are dedicated to Empowering Academic and Business Communication Skills.

We understand that finding the right resources can be overwhelming, so let us be your guide. Our website comprises three distinct sections, each tailored to meet the unique needs of three different audiences.

We understand that your time is valuable, and we want to ensure that your experience on our website is helpful, supportive, and clear.

Please select the section that aligns with your needs, and begin your journey. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help make your journey a success.

For doctoral students

Ph.D. and Doctoral Student Success Program

If you are a doctoral student, navigating the challenges of your program, both academic and non-academic, can be tough.

For universities

University Doctoral Success Partnership Program

For universities seeking to provide comprehensive support to their doctoral students, especially in non-academic areas, we offer a dedicated partnership program.

For business owners, managers & supervisors

Leadership Success Communication Solutions

Effective communication is the cornerstone of success in the business world. If you’re a leader looking to enhance your leadership communication skills, you’re in the right place.

What We Do

We specialize in empowering individuals with essential Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Communications Success Skills. We do this by offering comprehensive training and consulting services designed to elevate performance that propels to your goals.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide emotional intelligence communication skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s competitive landscape. Our experience in consulting and training are committed to build effective communication skills to bridge the gap between academic and business settings.

For doctoral students

Doctoral Academic Success Strategies:

Here to learn success strategies to navigate the challenges of doctoral programs? Want to set yourself up for successful completion of your doctoral program with less stress? We equip doctoral students and candidates with the necessary skills and strategies to not only survive but thrive on your doctoral journey. To unlock your opportunity for doctoral success in our Students’ Doctoral Success Program to help you have successful completions of your doctoral program. 

Doctoral Specialized Writing Skills

Effective communication through the written word is paramount in today’s world. We provide specialized training in writing effective abstracts, literature reviews and dissertation proposal. You will also sharpen your writing skills, enabling you to convey your ideas with clarity, precision, and impactful.

Emotional Intelligence Skills

Emotional intelligence is a cornerstone of personal and professional success. Our training helps you understand, harness, and apply emotional intelligence to recognize your invisible barriers, enhance relationships, decision-making, and overall effectiveness on your academic journey. 

Work/Life Balance Skills

Achieving a healthy work-life balance is crucial for well-being and sustained success. Our programs teach practical strategies to harmonize your professional and personal life, reducing stress and enhancing productivity. 

For universities

University Doctoral Success Partnership Program:

This groundbreaking initiative success support system sets students up for success by giving them the tools they need to thrive at your university! The program provides a student-centric focus on success skills and tools, including: academic emotional intelligence communications skills, work/life balance skills, and research and academic writing kills. It also includes the most important key for student success … integrated group coaching to help students navigate challenges alongside their peers.

Here to learn about how university doctoral administrators can tap into resources to support your doctoral students’ formidable challenges that hinder their progress? The student challenges typically are not academic related and are threatening their doctoral journey?

We understand the unique challenges faced by universities with doctoral programs. This is why our specialized Doctoral Success Program is designed to support universities’ mission of academic excellence and student success. For more information, click here to view the program flyer. 

For business owners, managers & supervisors

Leadership Communication Solutions:

Here to learn about resources to help you elevate your communication skills and personal development for effective and strategic leadership? Effective leadership demands exceptional communication skills. That is why Leadership Communication Solutions was designed, to support developing leaders to help re-tool, re-invent, or re-launch leadership communication skills.

Strategic Planning

Master the art of strategic planning to guide your organization towards its desired objectives. To effectively develop your strategic plan, you will learn how to establish a strategy and framework for your business as a roadmap to follow.

Small Business Development

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a small business owner, we provide insights and strategies to drive growth and success. You will learn how to organize and simplify starting your own small business using three simple strategic tools. 

Delegation

Delegating multiplies your effectiveness, so you can use your time and talents where they make a difference. Besides streamlining your work and saving time, delegating teaches you to communicate persuasively, supervise and train, and expand your sphere of influence.