Carlon Howard on Coaching for Equity and Belonging

In this podcast, host Phil Askew interviews Carlon Howard about his coaching journey. Carlon, an alumnus of ACT leadership, focuses on coaching social impact leaders and executive directors of small nonprofits, particularly those from underrepresented communities. He discusses the challenges he helps his clients navigate, including imposter syndrome, and how he facilitates their shift from survival to thriving. Carlon also talks about his own experiences in the nonprofit sector and his personal discovery of coaching as a tool for leadership and human development. The episode also delves into Carlon's implementation of coaching skills within his own organization to foster empowerment and facilitate growth.

Carlon is a leadership coach, aiding purpose-driven individuals to maximize their potential. He is a certified coach from ACT’s Leadership Program at Brown University. He serves as the Chief Impact Officer and Co-Founder of Equity Institute, where he leads strategic planning and operational execution. He also co-founded re*generation, an initiative supporting education leaders from underrepresented backgrounds. Previously, Carlon was an executive director of a youth nonprofit, an AmeriCorps member, a teacher, and a policy fellow for a state senator. He graduated from the University of Georgia and completed his graduate education degree from Rhode Island College. He also has a nonprofit management certificate from the Institute of Nonprofit Practice, affiliated with Tufts University. Additionally, he is an adjunct faculty member at College Unbound.