A consulting company that makes people’s needs a priority
My Early Days: I have always been fascinated by people, what they choose to do, what they stand for and how they relate to others. That drove me to study sociology in college. My original intention was to go to law school; however, the sudden death of my mother right before I matriculated made navigating being away from home and staying focused on my studies very challenging. Believing that my path to law school was derailed, I began to explore what was possible for me in the world of business through coursework and summer internships. I learned early on the importance of being open to new possibilities and to the power and practicality of pivoting. I parlayed my knowledge, skills and interests about people into the world of human capital consulting.
Navigating the World of Work: It was apparent to me early in my career that an organization’s pain points typically circle back to people. It is the people that create the systems and structures, manage and lead others, and do the work. This fact often got, and continues to be, overlooked. Once I stepped outside of the consulting world, I explored different industries and companies, applying my capabilities within different functions. I became more keenly aware of how directly my success was impacted by my work environment and the capabilities of the leaders and managers within it. Most importantly, I started to realize that my perfectionism, workaholic tendencies and desire to serve others without any regard for my own needs was limiting my ability to thrive. I decided to take a step back and clarify my purpose.
PLC is My Purpose Work: I launched PLC after 20 years of learning and lessons and we have been in business for over 5 years now. Structuring PLC as a human capital consulting company, I have, essentially, come full circle on my work journey. PLC’s vision is for wellbeing to thrive within every individual and every organization. Our focus on organizational health, how an organization efficiently and effectively functions, and employee wellbeing is a complete aggregation of my professional experience and formal learning, as well as the integration of my lived experience as a black woman in the world of work and beyond.
PLC helps organizations enhance the work environment to drive employee retention, productivity and performance to amplify profitability and impact. We focus on the healthy functioning of the system and the people because they are two sides to the same coin. I am not only passionate about PLC. PLC is my purpose work. Throughout the triumphs and challenges of my career, I had to experience all of it to get where I am today. And for that, I am grateful.
