After spending over 30 years of her professional career in the corporate world helping a pharmaceutical company reach new heights year after year, most people thought that Dr. Clarice Kavanaugh was ready to embrace retirement and enjoy a new season in her life. While she did look forward to a new and exciting season, retiring was an option she felt she wasn’t ready to accept just yet. Confident that she can still make a lasting impact on various industries by sharing her skills, rare experiences, and knowledge on organizational leadership, she decided to rebrand herself and go into teaching in the university where she can transfer a wide array of knowledge to her students.
In preparation for the new adventure she welcomed in her life, Clarice Kavanaugh went back to school to elevate her credentials and finished a doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership. Armed with her latest academic preparation and her unmatched experience in sales, marketing, and training, she transitioned easily and was well-received by her students for her obvious passion and commitment to teaching. She has an MBA in International Globalization and Business Marketing.
Apart from her teaching, the motivational speaker, executive coach, and equity and inclusion specialist also established The Kavanaugh Group, LLC, an avenue that allows her to empower people and organizations to achieve their full potential in business and in life if need be. Over the years, she has become the go-to trainer for many big organizations on topics related to diversity and inclusion, racial inequity, conflict resolutions, management, communication skills development, and team building, to mention a few. As a professor, her concentration has been on professional development, advanced coaching, and industrial organization, on top of organizational leadership.
Dr. Clarice Kavanaugh is also a best-selling author and hosts her own podcast called The Pain of Change. Her guests include some of the top epidemiologists in the country and university presidents who share their insights on relevant concerns.
Among her many inspiring attributes is her unique ability to make an instant connection with people regardless of their background and status in life. This rare gift allows her to make a difference in the lives of people she encounters, whether in the corporate world or in the university. Through The Kavanaugh Group, she offers worthwhile one-on-one coaching and self-improvement workshops, where she equips participants to realize that they still have so much potential hidden inside of them no matter what age they may be.
Dr. Clarice Kavanaugh’s life story is one defined by her humble beginnings. She was a single mother from the south side of Chicago when she set out to build a commendable professional career for herself. She worked her way through college, maintaining two jobs without a car just to make ends meet. Despite the lack of support from her family, she pushed herself to persevere so she can build a solid and stable future. Through her life experiences, she has developed a no-nonsense approach to teaching other people how to make the most of life and excel in their careers. She is also a strong advocate of the value of accountability.
Undeniably, Dr. Clarice Kavanaugh is living proof that women her age can still achieve so much in life. She is an inspiration to people who are pursuing their real purpose, and she continues to be a beacon of light, especially during hard times.
Learn more about Dr. Clarice Kavanaugh and The Kavanaugh Group by visiting this website. Connect with her on Linkedin for updates on her latest projects.
