What people are saying
“You will be blown away by her skills, knowledge, expertise and experiences that have molded her into a powerhouse and helped her to create positive outcomes for people and organizations.”
— Darla L.
“I'm fortunate to work with many incredible leaders, and Tai is one whom I admire most. As a coach, Tai is an incredible listener, able to help coachees see skills and strive for opportunities that they may not have sought without her support. Further, she is an incredibly strategic thinker who is able to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into any conversation or long-term plan in a manner that brings people together while maintaining high expectations. I have seen Tai strengthen cultures at the non-profit and school level and am always happy for any organization that is lucky enough to partner with her.”
— Benjamin B.
“Tai's experience, compassion, and honesty both guided and supported me in my transition from legal practice to recruiting work. She took the time to listen to my story and my thoughts on what my ideal position would look like without judgement. With this information, she provided practical and honest advice on the type of roles I should pursue, skills I should hone, and people I should meet to find success in my search.”
— Aubrey J.
“Tai is a phenomenal career coach! She is one of the few people left in this world who REALLY listens to people. She will patiently let you tell your story…. After all that listening, Tai will help you truly HEAR yourself. She will calmly and eloquently articulate the steps to getting where you say you want to go, while gently highlighting alternate options/paths based on what you said….Her passion for helping people find their career nirvana is simply unmatched. She has a wide range of career experience herself- spanning both the private and public sector, which affords her a generous wealth of knowledge to match with her passion and help you find the ideal career path for you.”
— Ashley P.
“Tai was an incredible listener, offered strong feedback and pushed me to reflect on my work in powerful ways! I’ve started so many sentences this year with, “My coach, Tai, said that...” which just illustrates her impact.”
— Jim K.
“She knows how to do her work in ways that build team and make those involved feel valued and appreciated. I recommend Tai without reservation.”
— Mark P.
“Her knowledge, experience and passion for the work is palpable and provides so much inspiration for folks that are looking to create or further inclusive and equitable practices in the Talent Management space.”
— Hailey B.
“Hands down, Tai is one of the best talent management & recruitment professionals that I've worked with in the sector.”
— Dustin T.
“Tai is one of those rare and gifted people who can help professionals uncover their strengths and identify career paths to utilize their talents. I know because she did that for me.”
— Marti T.
“Tai is a breath of fresh air! Her expertise and insight into equity, diversity, and inclusion matters helped to clarify the vision, mission, and goals of the organization in the very early stages. I would highly recommend her to anyone thinking of launching a consulting venture, and look forward to working with her again in the future!”
— Dr. Carleen C.
“Tai is a great coach. Tai is not only the consummate professional, but also personable and provided great tools that I currently utilize. If you are looking for coaching for an individual or an organization, I would strongly recommend Tai Dixon Darden, Esq.”
— Kory M.
“My experience with Tai has been one characterized by warmth, compassion, focus on my development, and comprehensive guidance that greatly supported me along my way. I highly recommend working with her.”
— Jennifer D.