DALLAS–FORT WORTH
Leadership speaker and executive coach based in Dallas, TX
I live and work here. That means no travel logistics, no out-of-town fees, and a speaker who already understands the landscape your organization operates in.
WHAT I DO
SPEAKING & KEYNOTES
Catalytic talks for leadership conferences, corporate events, executive retreats, and women’s leadership summits across DFW and beyond. Every keynote is customized.
FACILITATION & RETREATS
Designed experiences for leadership teams and executive offsites. Master Certified Facilitator with an improv background. Based locally, available for half-day, full-day, or multi-day engagements.
Coaching & Consulting
One-on-one coaching through Leap Forward Coaching & Consulting for DFW-based leaders navigating transitions, growth, and the space between who they’ve been and who they’re becoming.
TRUSTED IN DFW
“You made such a meaningful impact on both our volunteers and staff. I especially appreciated how seamlessly you connected the key points of your presentation to the important work of our program.”
— Lynne Johnson, The Senior Source.
Who I work with in DFW
I work with corporate leadership teams, nonprofit boards, professional associations, women’s leadership groups, and executive teams across Dallas-Fort Worth. Whether you’re planning a leadership summit for your DFW team, booking a speaker for your annual gala, or investing in executive coaching for your senior leaders, there’s a conversation worth having.
Common engagements in DFW include:
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Annual conferences and leadership summits
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Executive offsites and strategic retreats
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Board facilitation for nonprofits and associations
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Women's leadership events and ERG programming
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Leadership development programs and workshops
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Executive coaching for senior leaders
Meet Renita
ICF Certified Coach · ProSci Change Management Certified · Master Certified Facilitator
Renita Joyce Smith is an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Leadership Catalyst based in Dallas, Texas. With two decades in Big Four management consulting — strategy, technology, program management, and change management — she helps leaders navigate the human systems that shape every organization. She is the founder of Leap Forward Coaching & Consulting.
Based in DFW? Let's talk.
I’d love to hear about your event, your team, or what your organization is navigating.