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ABOUT CRAWFORD LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
Armed with two decades’ leadership development experience and a passion for inspiring others to action, Joyel Crawford launched Crawford Leadership Strategies in 2014. She believes when we rise into our own power, we can live better, more authentic experiences –both personally and professionally. With this belief at heart, Crawford Leadership Strategies has provided leadership development training, career coaching, and speaking events for clients including the U.S. Senate, NASA JPL, The New York Times, ESPN, Intuit, Aramark, SHRM, and numerous schools and universities. As a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and leadership consultant, Ms. Crawford’s work enhances clients’ career paths by providing clarity and confidence in identifying and achieving their goals. Having been described as a “Fairygodmentor®” Ms. Crawford has expanded her consulting practice to host the hit podcast “Career View Mirror®” and is the Amazon Bestselling Author of “Show Your Ask: Using Your Voice to Advocate for Yourself and Your Career.”
A Certified Professional Career Coach, Ms. Crawford began her professional career shortly after graduating Cum Laude at Elon University with a Psychology degree as an Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellow. Ms. Crawford obtained her MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a concentration in Management. Her career advice is featured in The Wall Street Journal, Elon University, Newsweek, Huffington Post, The Muse, Girlboss, The Ladders, Yahoo! Finance, Thrive Global, The Chicago Tribune, Laurie Ruettimann, WHYY (NPR), Philadelphia Magazine, XoNecole, Fairygodboss, The Philadelphia Inquirer and many more.
What People Say About Us
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I met Joyel at a women’s summit and we instantly made a connection. (The girls that get it, get it.) I eventually mustarded up enough courage to ask her to be my official mentor, and she said yes without hesitation!…
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Joyel was FANTASTIC with my LinkedIn review and refresh. She helped to make a dreaded task enjoyable. The thought provoking questions helped me understand the best way to write about my work and accomplishments.…
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Joyel was an amazing coach. I really found her “Stuck in a Career Rut” package to be eye opening. I was seriously burned out and didn’t even know what the first step should be in trying to discover my next steps. During our sessions,…
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Joyel is a natural born Leader, Motivator and Angel in disguise! Prior to meeting her, I was unsure of my future career path and purpose. However she immediately eased my fears with her warm personality and enthusiasm. Immediately, I knew…
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It was great working with Joyel. From the first call she understood the direction I wanted to take with my career. Joyel also recognized where I didn’t give myself enough credit and offered mindfulness exercises to help me with that. She was through and takes great notes – which were helpful. For anyone seriously looking for Career Coaching, Joyel is the person you need to help you take you to that next level.
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Joyel is amazing at what she does! I couldn’t figure out what I’ve been doing wrong until she made me realize the truth. The interview process should not be making me nervous. It’s my time to shine! I’m there to show them why I’m the best person for the role! Thanks again! You’re the best! Happy New Year!
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Joyel is an exceptional coach! I met her at a National Speakers Association event, where her warmth and expertise as a seasoned professional shone through. Winning a 3-session coaching raffle felt like fate after our instant connection. Across our sessions, Joyel’s empathy, energy, and insights gave me the clarity and confidence I needed to move forward. She’s truly a fairygod mentor! If you’re looking for transformative coaching, don’t hesitate to reach out to Joyel. Highly recommend!
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Joyel is the best. Professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, and supportive. I highly recommend working with her for any complex HR needs/questions!
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Joyel is an amazing coach. She has a very positive and affirming approach. She is so good at asking the tough questions that need to be asked, yet in a supportive way that continually aims to support the growth of skills and self confidence. I started working with Joyel on what I thought was my goal, but soon realized that my heart’s desire was something completely different than my original stated goal. Now THAT is a gifted coach. She has such a deep appreciation for each person’s gifts and their humanity and she continually strives to bring that out. I met her at a very low point in my life and truly, she saved my life. Cannot recommend her highly enough!!
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“To get to where you want to be in your career, you have to take courageous action and use your voice. Joyel Crawford uses her passion for career and leadership development to help readers build momentum by using their voices to advocate for themselves and their careers.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is executive coaching, and how is it different from leadership consulting or training?
Executive coaching is one-on-one, ongoing work with a leader to build specific skills, clarity, and confidence toward their own goals. Crawford Leadership Strategies also provides leadership development training for groups and keynote speaking for audiences — coaching, training, and speaking are related but distinct engagement types, and many clients combine more than one.
What industries and organizations has Crawford Leadership Strategies worked with?
Crawford Leadership Strategies has provided leadership development, coaching, and speaking for organizations including the U.S. Senate, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, The New York Times, ESPN, Intuit, Aramark, SHRM, and numerous schools and universities — spanning government, media, technology, and professional and educational organizations.
Is Joyel Crawford a certified coach?
Yes. Joyel Crawford is a Certified Professional Career Coach with an MBA in Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She graduated Cum Laude from Elon University with a degree in Psychology as an Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellow, and has two decades of leadership development experience.
Does Crawford Leadership Strategies work with individuals, or only organizations?
Both. Crawford Leadership Strategies works with organizations that sponsor coaching, training, or speaking for their leaders and teams, as well as individuals seeking their own career coaching. See pricing for starting rates for each format. Curious whether it pays off? See the research on executive coaching ROI.
What else does Joyel Crawford do besides coaching?
Beyond coaching, Joyel Crawford hosts the podcast “Career View Mirror®,” is the Amazon Bestselling Author of “Show Your Ask: Using Your Voice to Advocate for Yourself and Your Career,” and is a TEDx speaker. Her career advice has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Elon University, Newsweek, and other national outlets.
Is Crawford Leadership Strategies only based in Philadelphia?
Crawford Leadership Strategies is based in the Greater Philadelphia area, but works with leaders and organizations nationally and internationally, in person or virtually. See the Philadelphia page for local details.