Coletta Jones Patterson is a speaker, published author, entrepreneur, certified personal development coach. She successfully co-founded and built two nonprofit organizations in ten years. In her various roles as CFO and program administrator, she worked with people of all ages as a mentor, biblical counselor and consultant empowering them to create lasting change. As a life strategist and coach, she is passionate about helping others, particularly women, get unstuck by empowering them with tools to change their lives. Coletta draws from her personal growth experiences coupled with highly effective coaching skills to motivate individuals to go to the next level. She excels in helping people identify destructive thought and behavioral patterns that inhibit forward movement. Through her coaching, clients experience mental shifts and breakthroughs at an accelerated pace.
Coletta earned an MBA from the University of Arkansas and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Tougaloo College. Her 15+ years’ experience working with youth and adults allows Coletta to bring simple truths that anyone can follow for success. With expertise in marketing, business administration, program and leadership development in the for-profit and non-profit sectors, she enjoys helping others become great leaders and create more fulfilling lives. Over the years, she has coached many to achieving their desired results.
One of her proudest moments was running the Mississippi Blues Marathon in January 2011. Through this endeavor, she learned the power of discipline and trusting God to complete the work He began. Coletta believes many people sell themselves short and place limits on their lives. With hard work, faith in God and a desire to excel, people can achieve their highest dreams.
Coletta is married to Antonio Patterson and is the mother of three children. Coletta’s latest book, “Beyond Stuck: Creating the Life You Want” is empowering women to live free and with purpose. She is also a weekly BLOG writer for theWRITEaddiction.
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