Dr. Twanna Carter

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Dr. Twanna Carter
Dr. Twanna Carter.jpg
Born (1965-01-31) January 31, 1965 (age 61)
Anniston, AL
NationalityAfrican American
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma mater
OccupationCEO, Founder
Organization
  • Twanna Carter Professional & Personal Coaching, LLC
  • JBC Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Children3
Websitetwannacarter.com

Dr. Twanna Carter (born January 31, 1965) is an American executive coach, author,[1] and former United States Army officer. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Twanna Carter Professional & Personal Coaching, LLC, an executive leadership development firm based in Maryland.[2] With a professional background that spans military service, federal government leadership, counseling, and entrepreneurship, Carter specializes in coaching senior-level professionals and executives to enhance their leadership presence, navigate high-stakes environments, and overcome barriers such as imposter syndrome and burnout. Her work is especially recognized for supporting women, particularly Black women, who seek to elevate their leadership impact and thrive in competitive corporate and government sectors. Carter’s coaching philosophy blends strategic planning with mindset work and leadership clarity. She is the creator of the Thrive Beyond Survival V.I.P. Framework™, a structured model designed to help high-achieving women leaders break free from burnout, reconnect with their purpose, and build sustainable, fulfilling careers. Through her executive coaching programs, workshops, and thought leadership, she supports clients across industries in enhancing resilience, personal growth, and executive presence. Her work has been featured in national publications and recognized with several professional awards, including USA Today’s list of Career Coaches to Follow.[3][4][5]

Carter’s coaching philosophy blends strategic planning with mindset work and leadership clarity. She is the creator of the Thrive Beyond Survival V.I.P. Framework™, a structured model designed to help high-achieving women leaders break free from burnout, reconnect with their purpose, and build sustainable, fulfilling careers.[6] Through her executive coaching programs, workshops, and thought leadership, she supports clients across industries in enhancing resilience, personal growth, and executive presence. Her work has been featured in national publications and recognized with several professional awards, including USA Today’s list of Career Coaches to Follow.[7][8][9][10]

Early life and education

Carter was born in Anniston, Alabama, and raised in a military family. As the eldest of four siblings, she grew up as an “Army brat,” relocating frequently due to her father’s military assignments. Her father, Master Sergeant Roy Carter, served in the United States Army, and the family’s global postings resulted in Carter attending over thirteen schools across the United States and abroad. These early experiences contributed to her strong adaptability, cultural awareness, and introspective personality—traits that later shaped her interest in science, leadership, and psychology.

She pursued higher education at Alabama A&M University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and Chemistry. She was recognized as both a Distinguished Military Student and Distinguished Military Graduate, commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army upon graduation. Carter later obtained a Teacher Certificate from the University of South Florida before earning a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She further pursued advanced studies by completing a Ph.D. in Human Services with a focus on Public Leadership from Capella University. In addition to her academic degrees, she completed executive education programs in Executive Presence at the University of North Florida and Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell University.

Career

Military and Federal Service

Following her graduation from Alabama A&M, Carter began her military service as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. She served for six and a half years, including active deployment during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Her time in the military often placed her in leadership roles where she was one of the only African American women officers, experiences that shaped her approach to organizational dynamics, leadership under pressure, and resilience.[11]

After completing her military service, Carter transitioned into civilian professional roles. She worked briefly as a high school science teacher before joining the public sector. Over the years, she held a range of positions including county health inspector, vocational rehabilitation specialist, patient advocate for veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF), field examiner, budget analyst, and financial management analyst. In 2015, she was named a Presidential Management Fellow by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, recognizing her leadership potential in federal service.[12]

Coaching Career

Carter began coaching informally during her military service, mentoring fellow soldiers in personal and career decisions. This early exposure to coaching laid the groundwork for her later career as an executive and career coach. In 2010, she founded JBC Counseling & Consulting, LLC, named in memory of her mother, Jennell Bush Carter. In 2018, she launched Twanna Carter Professional & Personal Coaching, LLC, with a broader focus on executive coaching, career advancement, and professional empowerment.[13]

Her coaching is anchored in her proprietary Thrive Beyond Survival V.I.P. Framework™, a strategic model that guides professionals from surviving to thriving in their careers. The framework emphasizes clarity, confidence, authenticity, and alignment with one’s core values. Carter’s clients include professionals across a range of industries who are navigating career transitions, executive leadership roles, or workplace adversity.[14][15]

She holds the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation and is a Certified Executive Coach. She also holds certifications as a Resilience Coach, Anger Management Specialist II, NGH Certified Hypnotherapist, and Safe Spaces Facilitator using the Unbreak My Soul Methodology. Her coaching methodology integrates mindset development, leadership skills, and personal empowerment strategies.[16]

Bibliography

Dr. Carter is the author of Melaninated Magic: 180 Affirmations to Nurture Your Soul and Unleash Your Black Girl Joy, a guided affirmation journal inspired by her personal experience with social anxiety and people-pleasing.[17] She also authored The Next Level: A 30-Day Career Growth Planner for Black Women, which offers practical tools for professional growth. Additionally, she is a contributing author to the workplace anthology Corporate Blues – The Untold Truths of Women in the Workplace.[18][19]

Her thought leadership extends to platforms such as Medium and Brainz Magazine, where she writes on topics including imposter syndrome, executive presence, and career clarity. She is also active on YouTube and LinkedIn, where she offers educational content, motivational videos, and coaching resources for her audience.[20][21][22]

Awards and recognition

Carter has received several honors in recognition of her work. In 2022, she was awarded the Best of Bowie Award for Life Coaching. In 2024, she received recognition for Best Career and Empowerment Coaching for Black Women Executives. That same year, she was named among USA Today’s Career Coaches to Follow, highlighting her impact in the field of executive and leadership coaching. She is also a member of Chi Sigma Iota and Tau Upsilon Alpha academic honor societies.[23]

Personal life

Carter resides in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She is the mother of three daughters and maintains an active role in community service and leadership development. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a historically Black sorority with a focus on social and public service. In addition to her coaching work, Carter continues to engage in writing, speaking engagements, and leadership workshops aimed at empowering professionals to lead with clarity and authenticity.

In the media

     

References

  1. ↑ Carter, Twanna. "Dr. Twanna Carter – Author Page". Amazon. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  2. ↑ "Dr. Twanna Carter". Buy Me a Coffee. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "Articles by Dr. Twanna Carter". Medium. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "Dr. Twanna Carter – Collabs.io Profile". Collabs.io. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "Dr. Twanna Carter – Coaching Newsletter". Substack. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Overcome Decision Paralysis With These 7 Secrets – Event by Dr. Twanna Carter". FOX59. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Dr. Twanna Carter Uplifts Black Women with "Melaninated Magic"". WRIC. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  8. ↑ "Dr. Twanna Carter to Inspire Women at Girl Powerhouse National Conference". KRON4. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "Dr. Twanna Carter Interview". YouTube. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  10. ↑ "Strategies: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome". AFRO. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "Twanna Carter - Executive Contributor". Brainz Magazine. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  12. ↑ "Stress Management Secrets for Business Leaders Workshop Announced". FOX2 Now. EIN Presswire. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  13. ↑ "Expert Career Coach Dr. Twanna Carter to Host Live Session on Navigating Layoffs and Career Transitions". FOX40. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  14. ↑ "Unbreak My Soul: Safe Space Returns". Brainz Magazine. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  15. ↑ "Ep5 – Rooted and Rising: Black Women Leaders". Thriving in the Game. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  16. ↑ "Overcoming Survival Mode – Podcast with Dr. Twanna Carter". Beyond Your Why Podcast. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  17. ↑ "Dr. Twanna Carter Hosts "5 Stress and Anxiety Tips Every Woman Leader Should Know"". Concho Valley Homepage. EIN Presswire. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  18. ↑ "Credential from Professional Coaching Association Connects Clients to Coaches with Superior Skills". einnews. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  19. ↑ "Mastering Work-Life Balance: Strategies for Thriving in Career and Life". WJBF. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  20. ↑ "Unlocking the Power of Sisterhood – Live Event with Dr. Twanna Carter". FOX5 San Diego. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  21. ↑ "Breaking the Cycle: Coping with Sabotaging Bosses". FOX5 San Diego. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  22. ↑ "Wall Street Times: The Unique Needs of Black Women Executives". Wall Street Times. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  23. ↑ "Navigating Politics in the Workplace". Spotify Podcasts. Retrieved 23 July 2025.

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