DS Powell, Author at Diana S Powell

Speaking Up Without Shrinking: Navigating Bias and Power in the Boardroom

In my book Afro in the Boardroom chapter 2, I write about speaking up in the boardroom isn’t just about […]

In my book Afro in the Boardroom chapter 3, I speak about the power of Sisterhood. There is a special

For too long, leadership has been framed as a solo pursuit, a race to the top, where only a few

In my book Afro in the Boardroom chapter 3 and 8 I speak about networking, It’s a word that getsthrown

People-pleasing feels safe at first. You avoid conflict, you win approval, and you keep the peace. But over time, it

In Afro in the Boardroom, I speak to the strength it takes to stay in the room but also thewisdom

In Afro in the Boardroom, I explore the lived experiences of Black professionals navigating the complexities of corporate life spaces

In Afro in the Boardroom, I explore the invisible forces that shape boardroom culture including the under-discussed but deeply damaging

I’ve come to understand one truth; your network is your net worth. Relationships, not just CVs, open doors. Connections, not

Leadership is not a role you play, it’s a calling you answer. It’s not something you’re handed with a title