https://www.smithmckoyassociates.com/home daily 1.0 2023-08-21 https://www.smithmckoyassociates.com/coaching daily 0.75 2023-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d37deaf1b16f181afc6f5c/370f9fb9-5cc6-4dd2-90a4-2b4526d9756b/hands+on+tree.jpg Coaching - COACHING Sheila Smith McKoy is a Coactive Coach who works with C-Suite and Academic Leaders, Faculty, Graduate Students and professionals interested in creating their next best steps. Dr. Smith McKoy also specializes in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belongingness coaching for those who wish to create meaningful change in their organization, amplify their impact or transform their personal relationships. Testimonial Spotlight: It is one thing to get the work done and it is another thing to work with confidence. . . Recently, as my professional coach, Sheila has developed a set of exercises that allowed me to clearlyvisualize my values and my goals. The work goes beyond identifying words and feelings. The work actually took me into another space that provided me with a vacant space in which I am able toarticulate my professional values and my purpose as I move into the next epoch of my career. Griselda Thomas, PhD, Kennesaw State University Want to learn more? Schedule a Free 30-Minute here . https://www.smithmckoyassociates.com/services daily 0.75 2025-03-17 https://www.smithmckoyassociates.com/new-page daily 0.75 2023-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d37deaf1b16f181afc6f5c/b5989d44-3d05-4838-b3da-266deba0367e/Publications_Slide.jpg Projects and News - PROJECTS & NEWS Recent Publications Teaching Literature and Writing in Prisons, Sheila Smith McKoy and Patrick E. Alexander, Editors (2023) Available from the Modern Language Association (also available from Amazon & Barnes and Nobles) Check out this interview about Teaching Literature and Writing in Prisons The Bones Beneath (poetry, January 2024) Click here to preorder your copy from Black Lawrence Press now through December 31, 2023 to receive your discount or use the QR code above. Testimonial Spotlight: " . . . we are truly grateful for your contributions to Caltrans, especially your most recent session Equity N’ Engagement “Equity 101” Workshop. This workshop was truly moving to staff as noted by one of the participants who shared her own feelings about belonging in the workplace. This cemented the need for us to continue such sessions." Caltrans District 4 Smith McKoy & Associates is a Black-owned and Woman-owned business. https://www.smithmckoyassociates.com/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2023-12-22 https://www.smithmckoyassociates.com/about daily 0.75 2023-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d37deaf1b16f181afc6f5c/7fdd4204-064d-4834-8b6c-de4f5d10c766/SmithMcKoy_Headshot11.jpg About - With over thirty years of experience in Higher Education and twenty years of excellence in leadership, Dr. Sheila Smith McKoy (BA- North Carolina State University, MA-University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, PhD- Duke University) a wealth of experience in leading change and transformation in these areas. Her leadership profile has been honed by her work in higher education and with non-profits in the U.S, and abroad, and in consultation with clients in healthcare, law, social justice, and equity management. Dr. Smith McKoy’s work bridges the gaps between theory, culturally relevant frameworks, and applied practice. She is author, co-author, or editor of eight books, numerous articles, and several creative texts, including four documentary films. Mission Our mission is to co-create solutions that build on your strengths, focus on capacity building, and address your specific needs. We provide customized, targeted solutions to enable our clients to transform their work and workplace, expand their reach, and make a difference in the communities and in the fields they serve. Smith McKoy & Associates is a Black-owned and Woman-owned business. https://www.smithmckoyassociates.com/ombuds-services daily 0.75 2021-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d37deaf1b16f181afc6f5c/1630266614205-TW6PQZU0RXNYQAJB8RI2/SmithMcKoy%26Associates_ConflictResolutionGhana.jpg Ombuds Services - Independent Ombuds Services Dr. Smith McKoy has excelled in achieving equity-based resolutions over the entirety of her career. Her work aligns with the Ethical Principles of the International Ombudsman Association. As a neutral, unaligned, and impartial listener, Dr. Smith McKoy develops options for addressing concerns and provides feedback and coaching to resolve disputes. Let’s work together to achieve a fair and impartial outcome.