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She LeadsEQ Collective

Where Emotional
Intelligence Meets
Executive Power

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.

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Dr. Claire A. René

Dr. Claire A. René

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.

EdD in Organizational Leadership
MBA | Certified Emotional Intelligence Strategist
Founder & CEO, ThriveIQ Solutions
Author, Rise Like A Phoenix: Using Emotional Intelligence Strategies to Maximize Your Potential
14+ Years EI Practice Across Fortune-Level Sectors
She LeadsEQ™ · Collective Community

The Vanguard Circle

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.

◆ Powerful Presence
◆ Feminine Power
◆ Intentional Evolution
◆ Sustained Success
◆ Intentional Connection

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™

The Authorities Guiding the Elevation

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.

Founding Steward
Dr. Claire A. René
Dr. Claire A. René
Ed.D, MBA Emotional Insight & Intentional Influence

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

Ambassador
Katrina Lee-Jones
Katrina Lee-Jones
MBA Presence Authority Ambassador

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

Ambassador
Kristina Rose Krupinski
Kristina Rose Krupinski
NBC-HWC Behavioral Insight Authority Ambassador

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

Ambassador
Princess Lock
Princess Lock
APRN, FNP-BC Vitality Authority Ambassador

A seasoned advanced practice nurse integrating clinical precision with whole-person vitality for women who lead.

She LeadsEQ™ Membership Programs

Four ways to experience the She LeadsEQ™ community. Find the program that meets you where you are — and takes you where you are going.

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$299 / month
Everything in Collective Select
VIP Access to all events
1 × 45-min EQ Success Coaching session per month
Certified EQ coach, personalized to your growth
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Vanguard Inner Circle
Included with Retreat & both Lead From Within Paths
Exclusive Vanguard Inner Circle private community
All Vanguard member benefits
Included with all-inclusive Retreat Package
Included with both Lead From Within Paths
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Community Offerings

Every offering in the She LeadsEQ ecosystem is designed to meet you exactly where you are — and move you forward with intention.

Weekly
Her Inner Advantage Briefing
Leadership intelligence delivered every Monday at 6am EST. Free to all community members.
Monthly · 8 Dates in 2026
Conversation & Cuisine
May 29 · Jun 29 · Jul TBD · Jul 30 · Aug 17 · Sep 25 · Oct 26 · Nov 16. Included for Collective Select & VIP members.
Podcast & Video
Rise & Shine: Coffee Breaks
Short, sharp leadership conversations with Dr. René on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
Annual · Dec 18–19, 2026
Women's Leadership Summit
The Collective's flagship 2-day December summit. VIP access for Collective Select & VIP members.
Retreat Package
Luxury Retreat Experience
Immersive recalibration retreats in Central Florida. Includes Vanguard Inner Circle membership.

Rise & Shine: Coffee Breaks
with Dr. René

Short, sharp leadership conversations for the woman who already knows her worth — and is ready to move with it.

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Rise & Shine · Latest Episode
Coffee Breaks with Dr. René
Short, sharp leadership intelligence for women who lead with precision.
Rise & Shine · Recent Episode
Emotional Governance™ in Practice
Dr. René explores what it means to govern your emotional landscape.
Rise & Shine · Podcast
Coffee Breaks with Dr. René
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

Events & Gatherings

8 Conversation & Cuisine gatherings plus the Annual Women's Leadership Summit. All dates tentative — members notified of any changes.

Jun
29
2026
Conversation & Cuisine · In-Person
Conversation & Cuisine with the Collective
Central Florida · Intimate Gathering
✦ Collective Select & VIP — Included
Jul
30
2026
Conversation & Cuisine · In-Person
Conversation & Cuisine with the Collective
Central Florida · Intimate Gathering
✦ Collective Select & VIP — Included
Aug
17
2026
Conversation & Cuisine · In-Person
Conversation & Cuisine with the Collective
Central Florida · Intimate Gathering
✦ Collective Select & VIP — Included
Sep
25
2026
Conversation & Cuisine · In-Person
Conversation & Cuisine with the Collective
Central Florida · Intimate Gathering
✦ Collective Select & VIP — Included
Oct
26
2026
Conversation & Cuisine · In-Person
Conversation & Cuisine with the Collective
Central Florida · Intimate Gathering
✦ Collective Select & VIP — Included
Nov
16
2026
Conversation & Cuisine · In-Person
Conversation & Cuisine with the Collective
Central Florida · Intimate Gathering
✦ Collective Select & VIP — Included
Dec
18–19
2026
Annual Summit · VIP · 2-Day Event
She LeadsEQ Annual Women's Leadership Summit
She LeadsEQ Annual Women's Leadership Summit — Day 1 & Day 2
Location TBA · December 18 (Day 1) & December 19 (Day 2 · Full Day Closing Experience)
✦ VIP Access Included — Collective Select, VIP & Vanguard Members

All dates tentative · Members notified of any changes via portal and email

Leadership Programs

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.

Immersive · 3 Days
3-Day Luxury Leadership Immersion
A curated three-day luxury experience for women leaders who are ready to recalibrate at the highest level. EI strategy sessions, Vanguard Circle facilitation, spa and restoration, and intimate community — includes Vanguard Inner Circle membership.
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Lead From Within Path
Empowerment Path
A structured leadership development journey for women stepping into greater influence and self-authority. Blends EI frameworks, personalized coaching, and community accountability — includes Vanguard Inner Circle membership.
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Lead From Within Path
Executive Path
The most advanced leadership development experience in the She LeadsEQ portfolio. For the C-suite level woman — deep EQ assessment, strategic influence coaching, and high-caliber peer cohort access — includes Vanguard Inner Circle membership.
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Where She Goes to Recalibrate

Curated retreat experiences — for the woman who understands that stillness is a strategic advantage. Central Florida. Immersive. Intentional.

Summer Retreat · 2026
Date TBD · Central Florida
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Fall Retreat · 2026
Date TBD · Central Florida
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She didn't come to be poured into.
She came to refill.
She LeadsEQ Luxury Retreat · 2026
"Emotional intelligence is not the soft side of leadership. It is the discipline that determines who leads when it matters most."
— Dr. Claire A. René