Willa Edgerton-Chisler

Current

• State President-Elect at NJAWBO
• Senior Partner at Symphony Coaching, LLC

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Professional Training & Coaching

Willa Edgerton-Chisler’s Summary

Over ten years of experience in diversity strategy and leadership development, and recognized for innovative techniques, fostering an inclusive work environment. Provide people inclusion consulting and coaching services to small and large businesses, consulting clients on human capital development and how to attract and retain talent and reduce the “revolving door” syndrome. Coach clients to analyze their business strategies to increase their Return on Investment (ROI) through establishing, cultivating and maintaining positive customer and employee relationships. Develop integrated proven solutions for employees to create inclusiveness, team building, career development, and leadership skills, utilizing their diversityto create successful teams and drive business objectives. Experienced in training, community relations, non-profit and sales .

Willa Edgerton-Chisler’s Specialties:

Human Capital Retention,Diversity Management,Emotional Intelligence, Myers Briggs,Career Coaching,Leadership Development,Labor Relations,OD, Retention, Customer Relationship Mgmt, Affinity Group Effectiveness

Additional Information

Willa Edgerton-Chisler’s Groups:

Prev VP of Diversity - NJAWBO State Board of Trustees
NJ Chamber of Commerce
Prev VP Corporate Relations / Diversity Chair - NJAWBO - Essex
Member of SHRM, International Coaching Federation, BPCA, Toastmasters, ABL,Inc. - Former Natl Strategic Director,and NJ President
Founder of Womens Mentoring Group - Sisters In Synergy, LLC.
Co-Founder of NJ Corp Diversity Network
Angel-Aids Resource Foundation for Children, Warm Spirit, Barack Obama.com, NJAWBO, Right Management

•    Obama for America
•    Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)
•    NJ Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO)
•    Igniting Innovation
•    Human Capital Consultants
•    International Coaching Network
•    A Solo Business - Solopreneurs And Business Owners
•    RecruitingBlogs
•    Ladies Who Launch
•    Global Diversity Leaders and Consultants
•    Diversity - A World of Change
•    AT&T Alumni
•    JibberJobber - Career Management
•    Diversity+Inclusion
•    LGBT Professional Network - Global
•    Avaya Alumni Network
•    Diversity and Cross Cultural Professionals
•    The Diversity and Inclusion Group
•    iPEC Network
•    Human Resources Professionals: THE "Unofficial" forum for SHRM Members
•    Business Owner's Toolkit
•    National Associaton of Professional Women
•    Diversity Professionals
•    Count Me In
•    Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Institute
•    New Jersey Networking Group
•    Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
•    NJAWBO - Morris Chapter
•    Dress for Success Worldwide
•    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
•    ESSEX COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS
•    Rothman Institute's Innovation Programs
•    NY/NJ Women & Minority Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
•    Garden State Woman Magazine
•    Your Business B.A.S.E (business, alliances, support, education)
•    The NJ Networking Forum
•    Mature Women Empowerment Group
•    NJAWBO -- Essex County Chapter
•    NJ Professional Coaches Association
•    The Frugal Way
•    Silk Purse Women
•    The Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc. (ELI)

Willa Edgerton-Chisler’s Honors:

2008-09 Trailblazer Award - NJAWBO
2009 Garden State Woman Nominee
2008 U.S. REGION II - SBA Minority Business Champion
2008 State of NJ Senate & General Assembly Joint Legislative Resolution
2007 TEAL Heart Award - NJAWBO Essex
Partnership for NJ-NJ Corp Diversity Network
Recipient of numerous Lucent Diversity Awards
MWSDVBE Strategic Supplier Diversity Award
Avaya Leadership Service Award
Inroads Mentor Nominee