No Gap

No Gap. No Limits. Just Leadership Our Way

Leadership Wasn’t Built for Us So We Built Our Own Road.

Most leadership advice was never built with us in mind.
That’s the gap we close.

At No Gap Consulting, we take Black women and women of color on a leadership roadtrip supporting those stepping into leadership for the first time to lead with confidence, stay rooted in their identity, and move forward on their own terms. No code-switching. No shrinking. No burnout disguised as ambition.

From first-time managers to culture-shifting organizations, we help build leadership that looks like us, honors where we come from, and finally feels like home.
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A joyful Black woman wearing a vibrant green off-the-shoulder top and matching pants sits comfortably on a light-colored couch. She is smiling confidently with one hand resting on her head, exuding warmth and self-assurance. A leafy plant is in the background, adding a cozy and natural touch to the setting. Leadership coaching for Black women and women of color. We help first-time leaders lead confidently, honor identity, and close the gap in leadership.

Most leadership development teaches you how to lead but never acknowledges who you are while doing it.

No Gap Consulting exists because Black women and women of color deserve leadership support that doesn’t ask them to erase themselves to succeed. We don’t believe in fixing women. We believe in removing the gaps that make leadership harder than it needs to be.

No Gap Consulting  also exists because leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you're stepping into your first management role or trying to shake off the pressure to "prove yourself," we’re here to walk with you. This is leadership development that honors culture, builds confidence, and gives you real tools for navigating power, people, and purpose without losing yourself along the way.

A focused Black woman with braided hair and large gold hoop earrings writes in a lined notebook at a round table. She wears a black long-sleeve shirt and a wristband that reads "JUST AND BELIEVE." A weekly schedule sheet and a printed handout titled “RISE ABOVE CHALLENGE” are also on the table.

Did You Know Black Women Often Overlook Their Own Growth?

And you wonder why only 7% of managers look like us!

At No Gap, we're rewriting the rules. We're here to empower and uplift you on your journey to greatness. Whether you're stepping into your first manager role or aiming to level up, our community offers the support and guidance you need to thrive together. Click now to join our Roadtripper community and receive our weekly updates!
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Support That Meets You Where You Are

Leadership doesn’t come with a map  especially when you’re the first, the only, or the one expected to “figure it out.”
Our services are designed to meet leaders at different points on their journey and give them the tools, clarity, and support to keep moving forward with intention.
Group Coaching Programs

Group Coaching Programs

For first-time leaders who don’t want to lead alone

Group coaching is the heart of our work. These programs bring together Black women and women of color who are stepping into leadership and need space to learn, process, and grow in community.

Inside our group coaching experiences, leaders:

  • Build confidence without overcompensating
  • Learn how to navigate power, feedback, and expectations
  • Strengthen communication and decision-making skills
  • Address burnout, imposter syndrome, and identity shifts
  • Practice leading in real time with support and accountability


This is where you stop driving solo and start riding with people who get it.

Leadership Development Workshops

Leadership Development Workshops

For teams and organizations ready to close the leadership gap

Our workshops are interactive, culturally grounded, and designed for real workplace dynamics not theory.

We facilitate sessions on:

  • Identity-rooted leadership and executive presence
  • Communication across generations and cultures
  • Psychological safety and trust-building
  • Managing conflict, feedback, and performance
  • Sustainable leadership and burnout prevention


Each workshop is customized to your organization’s needs and helps leaders leave with tools they can use immediately.

Corporate Partnerships

Corporate Partnerships

For companies committed to building leadership that lasts

We partner with organizations who understand that leadership development isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Our corporate partnerships include:

  • Cohort-based leadership programs for emerging leaders
  • Workshops and retreats for managers and teams
  • Conference sponsorship and community engagement opportunities
  • Long-term leadership development strategies rooted in equity and inclusion


We help companies move from intention to impact by building leadership systems that support people  not just performance.

What They’re Saying

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- Monisha Donaldson

With just a few conversations, Candice could remind me of my value as an employee and advocate for myself. She asked some hard questions and helped me see that I was exceeding the company's expectations. After having these conversations with Candice, I found the courage to have a a hard conversation with my boss, resulting in a promotion and a 10k raise. I am forever grateful for Candice and her ability to call out the truth while encouraging me to speak up

- Monisha Donaldson

- Elsa Meferia

Under your guidance, I have experienced significant professional development and achieved a milestone I never thought was possible: securing a promotion with the company. Your unwavering support, mentorship, and belief in my abilities played a crucial role in this accomplishment.

- Elsa Meferia

Crystal Pope

I attended No Gap Consulting's live masterclass "Sis, You've Got This: Owning Your Leadership Journey without a Blueprint" and it really helped me reframe the way I approach leadership as a recent Agency owner. Candice, the owner and facilitator for the session, was full of knowledge on not only how to manage a team but how to manage yourself in difficult situations. I really enjoyed her fun approach to teaching! It was very interactive and actionable which was exactly what I was looking for.

Crystal Pope

Cecily Coleman (24' Intentional Leadership Conference attendee)

This event let me know more about myself and grow as a human. Thank you Candice for your vision on women like me!

Cecily Coleman (24' Intentional Leadership Conference attendee)

I had the incredible opportunity to be part of the Intentional Leadership Conference hosted by Candice Miles, CEO of No Gap Consulting, and it was nothing short of amazing! I’ve known Candice for a year now, and witnessing her vision come to life has been truly inspiring. Her dedication to leadership, growth, and impact is unmatched. I’m truly grateful to have been part of this event and look forward to what’s to come! If you’re looking for a leader who creates meaningful, transformative experiences, Candice and No Gap Consulting are the real deal.

Sheena Shelton

This woman is amazing! Has a true heart for women on leadership!

Twyla Green

Jasmine Knight

It was refreshing to be in a room full of successful women who looked like me. Great steps to jot down for your own growth and how to elevate yourself up the corporate ladder.

Jasmine Knight

Akia Isom

Everyone needs to be intentional and know how to lead well. Coach C knows that leading well encompasses every aspect of your life.

Akia Isom

From her speaking life into us, to learning the routine, to showing up like a boss it all played a part in reigniting my confidence. The music was dope and the routine was perfect not too simple, not too complex. I highly recommend taking off your boss hat and leaning in to boost your confidence. Candice has such a pleasant demeanor and makes you feel special.

Marshaun Olaniyan

- Monisha Donaldson

With just a few conversations, Candice could remind me of my value as an employee and advocate for myself. She asked some hard questions and helped me see that I was exceeding the company's expectations. After having these conversations with Candice, I found the courage to have a a hard conversation with my boss, resulting in a promotion and a 10k raise. I am forever grateful for Candice and her ability to call out the truth while encouraging me to speak up

- Monisha Donaldson

- Elsa Meferia

Under your guidance, I have experienced significant professional development and achieved a milestone I never thought was possible: securing a promotion with the company. Your unwavering support, mentorship, and belief in my abilities played a crucial role in this accomplishment.

- Elsa Meferia

Crystal Pope

I attended No Gap Consulting's live masterclass "Sis, You've Got This: Owning Your Leadership Journey without a Blueprint" and it really helped me reframe the way I approach leadership as a recent Agency owner. Candice, the owner and facilitator for the session, was full of knowledge on not only how to manage a team but how to manage yourself in difficult situations. I really enjoyed her fun approach to teaching! It was very interactive and actionable which was exactly what I was looking for.

Crystal Pope

Cecily Coleman (24' Intentional Leadership Conference attendee)

This event let me know more about myself and grow as a human. Thank you Candice for your vision on women like me!

Cecily Coleman (24' Intentional Leadership Conference attendee)

I had the incredible opportunity to be part of the Intentional Leadership Conference hosted by Candice Miles, CEO of No Gap Consulting, and it was nothing short of amazing! I’ve known Candice for a year now, and witnessing her vision come to life has been truly inspiring. Her dedication to leadership, growth, and impact is unmatched. I’m truly grateful to have been part of this event and look forward to what’s to come! If you’re looking for a leader who creates meaningful, transformative experiences, Candice and No Gap Consulting are the real deal.

Sheena Shelton

This woman is amazing! Has a true heart for women on leadership!

Twyla Green

Jasmine Knight

It was refreshing to be in a room full of successful women who looked like me. Great steps to jot down for your own growth and how to elevate yourself up the corporate ladder.

Jasmine Knight

Akia Isom

Everyone needs to be intentional and know how to lead well. Coach C knows that leading well encompasses every aspect of your life.

Akia Isom

From her speaking life into us, to learning the routine, to showing up like a boss it all played a part in reigniting my confidence. The music was dope and the routine was perfect not too simple, not too complex. I highly recommend taking off your boss hat and leaning in to boost your confidence. Candice has such a pleasant demeanor and makes you feel special.

Marshaun Olaniyan

- Monisha Donaldson

With just a few conversations, Candice could remind me of my value as an employee and advocate for myself. She asked some hard questions and helped me see that I was exceeding the company's expectations. After having these conversations with Candice, I found the courage to have a a hard conversation with my boss, resulting in a promotion and a 10k raise. I am forever grateful for Candice and her ability to call out the truth while encouraging me to speak up

- Monisha Donaldson

- Elsa Meferia

Under your guidance, I have experienced significant professional development and achieved a milestone I never thought was possible: securing a promotion with the company. Your unwavering support, mentorship, and belief in my abilities played a crucial role in this accomplishment.

- Elsa Meferia

Crystal Pope

I attended No Gap Consulting's live masterclass "Sis, You've Got This: Owning Your Leadership Journey without a Blueprint" and it really helped me reframe the way I approach leadership as a recent Agency owner. Candice, the owner and facilitator for the session, was full of knowledge on not only how to manage a team but how to manage yourself in difficult situations. I really enjoyed her fun approach to teaching! It was very interactive and actionable which was exactly what I was looking for.

Crystal Pope

Cecily Coleman (24' Intentional Leadership Conference attendee)

This event let me know more about myself and grow as a human. Thank you Candice for your vision on women like me!

Cecily Coleman (24' Intentional Leadership Conference attendee)

I had the incredible opportunity to be part of the Intentional Leadership Conference hosted by Candice Miles, CEO of No Gap Consulting, and it was nothing short of amazing! I’ve known Candice for a year now, and witnessing her vision come to life has been truly inspiring. Her dedication to leadership, growth, and impact is unmatched. I’m truly grateful to have been part of this event and look forward to what’s to come! If you’re looking for a leader who creates meaningful, transformative experiences, Candice and No Gap Consulting are the real deal.

Sheena Shelton

This woman is amazing! Has a true heart for women on leadership!

Twyla Green

Jasmine Knight

It was refreshing to be in a room full of successful women who looked like me. Great steps to jot down for your own growth and how to elevate yourself up the corporate ladder.

Jasmine Knight

Akia Isom

Everyone needs to be intentional and know how to lead well. Coach C knows that leading well encompasses every aspect of your life.

Akia Isom

From her speaking life into us, to learning the routine, to showing up like a boss it all played a part in reigniting my confidence. The music was dope and the routine was perfect not too simple, not too complex. I highly recommend taking off your boss hat and leaning in to boost your confidence. Candice has such a pleasant demeanor and makes you feel special.

Marshaun Olaniyan

Binge watch our IG for Leadership Tips

Cultural identity isn’t personal baggage. It’s leadership context. When leaders understand and honor identity, they build authentic leadership and trust the kind that doesn’t require code-switching or shrinking to be effective. When identity is ignored, leaders end up carrying friction that was never theirs. What part of your identity have you learned to manage quietly at work? 📍 The Road to the Future Starts With Us | Feb 6–8 🔗 Link in bio ✌🏾 Coach CMost leadership spaces teach you how to push through. Very few teach you how to lead without disappearing. That’s exactly why the Intentional Leadership Conference exists. This isn’t motivation. It’s preparation for the road leaders are already on. We’re naming what usually gets skipped: identity, psychological safety, trust, executive presence, AI, and sustainability because leadership doesn’t fall apart from lack of effort. It fractures when leaders are expected to navigate complexity without direction. We’re closing the weekend with an intentional, moderated conversation featuring @mindaharts , New York Times bestselling author of The Memo and The 7 Trust Languages. Because leadership that lasts requires trust, clarity, and space to integrate not just more information. Some rooms shift how you lead. Some conversations shift how you see yourself. This is both. 📍 San Diego 🗓 Feb 6–8, 2026 🔗 2nd Annual Intentional Leadership Conference link in bio #IntentionalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #FutureOfLeadership #PsychologicalSafetyWhen Black women don’t have to armor up just to speak…leadership presence changes. Decision-making gets clearer. Trust gets grounded. Cultural identity isn’t personal baggage it’s the context decisions are made in. We show up fully, and the work starts there. 🚗 ✌🏾 Coach C #BlackWomenInLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipPresence #IntentionalLeadershipMentors matter because talent alone has never been the issue. Studies show Black women are significantly less likely to have access to senior-level mentors or sponsors compared to their peers, even while being one of the most educated groups in the workforce. Translation? The guidance, advocacy, and doors that should come with leadership often don’t. So we stopped waiting. We’re creating the rooms, the roadmaps, and the relationships ourselves because leadership shouldn’t feel like driving without a GPS. That’s exactly why the Intentional Leadership Conference exists: real mentors, real conversations, real access. If you’re ready to be in a room where mentorship is built in not lucked into comment “I’m in” for a special conference rate. No Gap, No Limits, Just Leadership OUR way. ✌🏾 Coach CIf leadership feels like you’re driving with no headlights good. That means you’ve entered the part they never trained you for. They told you to be confident. They didn’t teach you how to navigate power, silence, politics, or rooms not designed for you. Leadership isn’t a straight road. It’s missed exits, quiet detours, and realizing the GPS never had your coordinates. So leading up to Feb 6–8, I’m taking you on a roadtrip. Not inspiration. Preparation. The Road to the Future Starts With Us names the skills leaders are already expected to have but rarely taught: trust, psychological safety, strategic influence, emotional regulation, negotiation, self-advocacy. These aren’t side streets. They’re the highways decisions are made on. Because the future of leadership isn’t something we wait for. It’s something we build mile by mile. 📍 Feb 6–8 Intentional Leadership Conference 🔗 Details in bio ✌🏾 Coach CAlright…we keeping the intros rolling. One thing we don’t talk enough about how mental health shows up in leadership not as a crisis, but as a skill. So many leaders are technically strong but emotionally exhausted, navigating anxiety, pressure, and unspoken stress while still being expected to lead with confidence. That’s where Sydney Johnson comes in. As a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Advocate Family Counseling, Sydney helps leaders understand how emotional patterns impact communication, decision-making, and relationships and how to build emotional resilience as a leadership competency. At the conference, she’s not offering therapy or surface-level advice. She’s showing us how to lead with awareness, regulate under pressure, and move forward without carrying everything alone. This is one of those conversations that quietly changes how you lead long after the session ends. ✌🏾 Coach C #ILC2026

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Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or building systems that support emerging leaders, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Let’s map the road ahead  together.

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