CoachedXTony

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Unlock the potential for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) transformation within your organization with Tony, a Certified Professional Diversity Coach (CPDC) through CoachDiversity Institute and an award-winning catalyst for change. Through personalized consultations, Tony partners with companies of all sizes to promote equity and DEI leadership-building skills, fostering a more inclusive workplace culture where everyone can thrive.

During the initial consultation session, Tony will:
· Explore your company's DEI landscape, identifying key challenges and opportunities.
· Discuss potential customized packages tailored to your organization's needs, including DEI coaching for individuals and groups, company assessments, survey design, and more.
· Empower your organization to drive meaningful change and create a more equitable and diverse future.
· Provide invaluable support and guidance to DEI leaders within your company, enhancing their skills and effectiveness in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Tony Holmes is a talent and workforce development leader from Houston. TX. He specializes in leadership development and diversity as a speaker and consultant. He has managed change and scaled impact across multiple sectors as an award-winning leader. At the United Way of Greater Houston, he led employee engagement programming and the organization's strategy to center DEI across all operations and programs, leading to the organization receiving the Best Places to Work Award 2024, from the Houston Chronicle and the Diversity in Business Award 2024 from the Houston Business Journal. His private coaching practice, CoachedxTony unlocks talent, vision, and awareness for clients and provides tools and assessments on how to maximize strengths within personal development.

Tony is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Southern California's Organizational Change and Leadership Program at the Rossier School of Education. His certifications include Gallup Global Strengths Coaching through Gallup, Inc., and Professional Diversity Coaching through the CoachDiversity Institute. He is a two-time graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University with a BA double-major in Interpersonal Communications and Sociology (2012), and a Master of Public Administration (2015). Tony is the CEO of Blue Chip Works, a Workforce Development company founded by him and his wife, Crystal in 2018. Through this work, they are able to create positive change in the world of business through hiring, staffing, and upskilling individuals across the nation. Tony is dedicated to uplifting his community and helping others reach their maximum potential one person at a time.

Our Low-Maintenance AV Setup:
We’re all about keeping things simple, but we’d love to have:

- Microphone: A lapel mic, if possible (gotta love hands-free!)—but we can work with whatever you’ve got.
- PowerPoint capabilities: Nothing fancy, just a way to show off our slides and keep everyone engaged.
- Projector: To get those visuals up on the screen, so we can make our points shine.
- Lighting: Just enough so we’re not in the dark—nothing too dramatic, but let’s keep things visible and lively!