A curated community of women who lead with precision, influence with intention, and rise with the discipline that pressure reveals. Guided by Dr. Claire A. René, EdD — Founding Steward of Emotional Insight & Intentional Influence.
Becoming part of She LeadsEQ starts here — free, immediate, and built for women who are already in motion.
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With over 14 years of emotional intelligence practice across tech, global banking, government, and higher education, Dr. René has built a reputation as one of the most precise voices in executive leadership development. She is the architect of the Emotional Governance™ framework and the R.I.S.E. methodology — and the force behind She LeadsEQ.
She LeadsEQ Collective is the natural expression of Dr. René's life's work: a space where women don't learn to lead — they refine how they already do.
The She LeadsEQ Vanguard Circle™ is a leadership collective for advanced professional and executive women ready to elevate from within.
Through transformational experiences, strategic relationships, and emotionally intelligent leadership development, women strengthen how they lead, live, communicate, and sustain success.
Built upon these Five Pillars of Elevation, The Vanguard Circle™ is where women rise with greater clarity, confidence, influence, and alignment.
"This is not simply a community. It is a movement of women choosing to Lead From Within™."
The Vanguard Circle Ambassadors™ are the distinguished experts and leadership authorities guiding the foundation of the She LeadsEQ™ experience. Each Ambassador represents a core area essential for sustainable elevation — including Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Intelligence, Health & Wellness, and Executive Authority & Presence.
These authorities provide the strategy, insight, and transformational guidance that help women strengthen their leadership, elevate their presence, expand their influence, and sustain success with grace, power, and purpose.

Architect of the Emotional Governance™ framework and R.I.S.E. methodology. With 14+ years across tech, global banking, government, and higher education.

Executive image, personal branding, and clothing selection — ensuring every woman's outward presence commands the authority she has earned.

A board-certified health and wellness coach, Kristina brings the science of behavioral change to leadership.

A seasoned advanced practice nurse integrating clinical precision with whole-person vitality for women who lead.
Four ways to experience the She LeadsEQ™ community. Find the program that meets you where you are — and takes you where you are going.
Every offering in the She LeadsEQ ecosystem is designed to meet you exactly where you are — and move you forward with intention.
Short, sharp leadership conversations for the woman who already knows her worth — and is ready to move with it.
8 Conversation & Cuisine gatherings plus the Annual Women's Leadership Summit. All dates tentative — members notified of any changes.
All dates tentative · Members notified of any changes via portal and email
From 3-Day Retreat immersions to structured non-retreat development programs, the Lead From Within Series prepares women to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose — grounded in the She LeadsEQ Strategic Elevation Model and designed for every level of leadership.
Curated retreat experiences — for the woman who understands that stillness is a strategic advantage. Central Florida. Immersive. Intentional.