A little about me… I’m Canadian and have lived in New York City for over ten years, working in the fashion industry in strategic marketing, event planning, and campaign management roles.
I’ve navigated visa hurdles to get hired, insulting salary increases, demotivating leadership structures, and, ultimately, the lack of a mentor to guide me through it all.
Hi, I’m Courtney Smith.
My Candid Beliefs
Bottom line: I’m here because I love helping people. I believe strongly in the power of self-advocacy, maintaining self-identity, and building confidence.
This enabled me to become the youngest Director of Global Marketing at a multi-billion dollar conglomerate.
I want to help others succeed and feel happy and PROUD while doing it.
Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy isn’t just about speaking up; it’s about building your leverage and changing the rules of the game.
I’ll teach you how to navigate corporate structures and confidently negotiate for the compensation, title, and respect your impact deserves.
Self-Identity
Professional success feels like an empty win if you don’t recognize the person at the top. You can keep your core values and still climb.
I’ll teach you how to translate your value into a language leadership understands, ensuring you achieve your goals without compromising your identity.
Build Confidence
Confidence isn’t just a personality trait; it’s a professional skill. Stop apologizing and start owning your success.
I’ll teach you how to strip away the “sorrys” and tentative language, and rebuild your professional brand so you won’t feel the need to ask for permission to be you.