DS Powell, Author at Diana S Powell

Owning the Seat, Not Just Sitting In It: Power Beyond Imposter Syndrome

BOOK A SESSION WITH ME In my book Afro in the Boardroom, I write about the big difference between having […]

Walking into a boardroom as a Black woman is often more than just stepping into a meeting it’s stepping into

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