TESTIMONIALS
"Coach Kiesha is amazing. She held me accountable, was honest, straight forward but offered a whole lot of grace and support. She met me where I was and knew exactly how to meet my needs. I will forever be thankful for this amazing woman!"
Rachel FulkAttorney
"This was my first group and individual coaching experience. I chose Coach Cousar because she is authentic, transparent, and passionate about her clients. She pushed me beyond my comfort zone each session. I am a goal oriented person, but Coach Cousar saw beyond that and she saw the little girl in me that needed playtime and to be nurtured. As a direct result of Coach Cousar, I am a better person. Thank you for looking past my accomplishments to see me. You have forever changed my life."

"Kiesha taught me that girls should be positive towards each other and help to motivate each other.
I met Mrs. Kiesha when was in 11th grade and at the time although I was social, I was overall a shy person. I developed a coaching/mentor relationship with her. She helped me to be less shy and to express myself. I learned to set goals and to have tremendous confidence in myself and in my dreams and desires. She taught me that girls should be positive towards each other and help to motivate each other.
These are valuable lessons that I use in my everyday life. Her warm personality and smile made me feel comfortable to talk to her about any problem or issue that I faced. I was 16 when I met Mrs. Kiesha and she definitely impacted my teenage years in a positive way. She always stressed how it was important to respect yourself as a woman and I appreciate her for that.
At 24, I am more outgoing and I face my problems head on. I would say that my outlook on facing my problems and goals changed. I was timid before but now I am fearless.
The unique aspect of Mrs. Kiesha is that she actually cares. She is a genuine person and she has a big heart. I think that it is rare to find an adult who is not your relative who genuinely cares for you like you were her child. She is someone who will not judge you for what you have done but she will only help you to turn your negatives into positives. Mrs. Kiesha always gives honest and unbiased advice and she speaks from her heart."
I met Mrs. Kiesha when was in 11th grade and at the time although I was social, I was overall a shy person. I developed a coaching/mentor relationship with her. She helped me to be less shy and to express myself. I learned to set goals and to have tremendous confidence in myself and in my dreams and desires. She taught me that girls should be positive towards each other and help to motivate each other.
These are valuable lessons that I use in my everyday life. Her warm personality and smile made me feel comfortable to talk to her about any problem or issue that I faced. I was 16 when I met Mrs. Kiesha and she definitely impacted my teenage years in a positive way. She always stressed how it was important to respect yourself as a woman and I appreciate her for that.
At 24, I am more outgoing and I face my problems head on. I would say that my outlook on facing my problems and goals changed. I was timid before but now I am fearless.
The unique aspect of Mrs. Kiesha is that she actually cares. She is a genuine person and she has a big heart. I think that it is rare to find an adult who is not your relative who genuinely cares for you like you were her child. She is someone who will not judge you for what you have done but she will only help you to turn your negatives into positives. Mrs. Kiesha always gives honest and unbiased advice and she speaks from her heart."
"There is an air about Mrs. Kiesha that is undeniable and intriguing. Her passion for helping young adult women is her calling/anointing, not her job. Being a young adult woman in this day and age is not easy. Life is not easy and so many times women like myself will try to endure navigating it alone. The beauty is we have an opportunity to not do it alone, and be proactive with the direction we want for our lives.
Mrs. Kiesha provides a source of truth you can rarely find anywhere else. She’s honest and direct with you. She will use a real life example with “Tyrone” in it, which makes it funny and lighthearted enough for you to relate. At the same time it resonates deep enough for you to take a look at your own self and life. If God, growth and direction is what you are looking for, you can find it in KLC. I couldn’t imagine navigating through this time of my life without her. "
Mrs. Kiesha provides a source of truth you can rarely find anywhere else. She’s honest and direct with you. She will use a real life example with “Tyrone” in it, which makes it funny and lighthearted enough for you to relate. At the same time it resonates deep enough for you to take a look at your own self and life. If God, growth and direction is what you are looking for, you can find it in KLC. I couldn’t imagine navigating through this time of my life without her. "
MELANI HARRIS
"2020-2021 was a rough year for us all, and particularly our kids. As a father, my aim is to set my children up for success as much as is within my power to do so. I saw that my daughter needed an assist, as many of us did, during the last 15 months given the effects of the worldwide pandemic we found ourselves in. I hired Coach Kiesha to work with my teenage daughter as a life coach, initially for one session.
Then, after seeing the results of her work’s effects in my daughter’s life - her classwork improved, as did her general well being - I extended Coach Kiesha’s work with her by another session.
The work my daughter did with Coach Kiesha supported her progress in school and, I believe, her maturation towards adulthood, as she continues to use the tools she gained during her coaching sessions, and with guidance from her parents and the rest of her village. I highly recommend Coach Kiesha and believe her investment in my daughter’s life has been invaluable and a great assist to me as her father."
Then, after seeing the results of her work’s effects in my daughter’s life - her classwork improved, as did her general well being - I extended Coach Kiesha’s work with her by another session.
The work my daughter did with Coach Kiesha supported her progress in school and, I believe, her maturation towards adulthood, as she continues to use the tools she gained during her coaching sessions, and with guidance from her parents and the rest of her village. I highly recommend Coach Kiesha and believe her investment in my daughter’s life has been invaluable and a great assist to me as her father."
DARREN FRANKLINParent
"Kiesha has been my Leadership Coach for the past two years. I have grown professionally and personally in so many ways since I started my work with her. First, I have learned about myself. I have a better understanding of my strengths and areas for growth. I have grown in my self-confidence. I now believe I have the ability and skills to be a leader in my organization. Kiesha has helped me work on specific strategies to improve my leadership and time management.
The problems/issues that I face are different and varied every day. Kiesha helps me process the concerns and brainstorm solutions. She has pushed me out of my comfort zone. She challenges me to take a hard look in the mirror and not settle for anything less than greatness. I feel comfortable and safe to take risks and speak honestly because Kiesha creates that safe space.
I was surprised by how much I benefited from having a Leadership Coach. My sessions with Kiesha are an opportunity to step back from the day to day events and take the time reflect and develop action plans. I was not taking the time to do so and did not realize how important it is for my continued success and growth.
I am most pleased that I have grown so much over the past two years. I have a better understanding and appreciation for my greatness and would not have moved forward without the work I have done with Kiesha."
"I have been extremely fortunate to engage in personal and professional development experiences with Kiesha Cousar from Cousar Empowerment Institute. Kiesha has been involved with fostering and supporting our efforts at Ravenscroft School to build and sustain a diverse and inclusion learning environment for all community members.
She began this process with me professionally by providing a series of executive coaching sessions that challenged me to evaluate where I was on my own journey and made me grow in my self-awareness and ability to lead myself. Through our partnership with COUSAR Empowerment, she and I co-facilitated Ravenscroft’s 1st Lower school Community Conversation. From there, these sessions helped position me to lead with others and provide additional workshops, experiences, and conversations about diversity and inclusion within our school community.
I am grateful for her kind but clear communication, her firm but fair expectations, and most importantly, for her passion to instill in others the power to change their worlds. Kiesha's life and work experiences, wisdom, and charismatic and caring personality provided a truly amazing growth opportunity."
She began this process with me professionally by providing a series of executive coaching sessions that challenged me to evaluate where I was on my own journey and made me grow in my self-awareness and ability to lead myself. Through our partnership with COUSAR Empowerment, she and I co-facilitated Ravenscroft’s 1st Lower school Community Conversation. From there, these sessions helped position me to lead with others and provide additional workshops, experiences, and conversations about diversity and inclusion within our school community.
I am grateful for her kind but clear communication, her firm but fair expectations, and most importantly, for her passion to instill in others the power to change their worlds. Kiesha's life and work experiences, wisdom, and charismatic and caring personality provided a truly amazing growth opportunity."
"Being able to work with Mrs. Kiesha was not only a life changing experience; it is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Even after 6 years I still remember the impact she had on all of the girls in our group. Each session was strong and powerful. She gave us unwavering support and guidance when we needed it most.
She was role model and a friend. She inspired us to do better, work harder, be compassionate, and not to fear commitment. We believed we could conquer and overcome anything life threw at us because she made us believe in OURSELF. She is the polish that makes a diamond shine, her goal was to make us the best we can be. Our lesson we learned with her will ever-last through our life. Thank you Mrs. Kiesha for everything you do!"
She was role model and a friend. She inspired us to do better, work harder, be compassionate, and not to fear commitment. We believed we could conquer and overcome anything life threw at us because she made us believe in OURSELF. She is the polish that makes a diamond shine, her goal was to make us the best we can be. Our lesson we learned with her will ever-last through our life. Thank you Mrs. Kiesha for everything you do!"
"I had the opportunity to have group sessions with Mrs. Kiesha when I was a junior in high school. I thought I already knew what it took to be a leader in my community, but it wasn't until I was able to meet with Mrs. Kiesha and other great students at the recommendation of my principal that I was able to understand what I was capable of achieving.
Women are often underestimated in the science academia world, and it is sometimes hard to remember your own strengths and why you are pursuing your goal, but with the help of Mrs. Keisha I was able to figure out where the priorities in my life as well as how to use the strengths I have to make my dreams a reality.
Five years have come and gone and she still continues to keep up with me as well as support me; I know that she is always there if I need her. Mrs. Keisha helped me see that I'm not alone, that I am fully capable of accomplishing all that I set out to do, and that every woman has the ability to be a leader and make a difference."
Women are often underestimated in the science academia world, and it is sometimes hard to remember your own strengths and why you are pursuing your goal, but with the help of Mrs. Keisha I was able to figure out where the priorities in my life as well as how to use the strengths I have to make my dreams a reality.
Five years have come and gone and she still continues to keep up with me as well as support me; I know that she is always there if I need her. Mrs. Keisha helped me see that I'm not alone, that I am fully capable of accomplishing all that I set out to do, and that every woman has the ability to be a leader and make a difference."
"Kiesha L. Cousar is the most passionate and caring coach who transparently shared and motivated me to move outside my comfort zone and become unstuck, respect my boundaries and value my needs. Now mediocrity, procrastination and fear drives me to BOLDLY MOVE and do it anyway. I am finally writing my book and embracing my healing to wholeness journey to walk out my calling. "
"I would definitely recommend services through Kiesha Cousar and Cousar Empowerment to any family with teenage children who are struggling with identity issues, abandonment, and/or family crisis. Mrs. Cousar developed an action plan and provided solutions to help my daughter cope with some with some voids in her life through social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development.
My family and I benefited from working with Kiesha on so many different levels over the years. We’ve known Kiesha for several years. She has coached and mentored my daughter since high school and now through her adult years. Kiesha is an enthusiastic leader who always maintained her professionalism even with her awesome sense of humor. With patience and an ability to demonstrate strategies clearly through mentoring, guiding, coaching, and counseling, Kiesha Cousar has truly helped my daughter become the woman she is today. She was an asset to both my daughter and I. She always had our best interest at heart.
When I think of Kiesha Cousar she always:
My daughter and I were going through some challenging times during the time Kiesha came into our life. Through Cousar Empowerment, my daughter and I were able to strengthen our bond and master some of the obstacles we were facing. Raising two daughters with the absence of their father was very challenging. Kiesha helped us cope through coaching by not allowing our everyday circumstances to dictate who we were as people. She helped my daughter then and now with personal development and encourages her to become all the she can be.
During my daughter’s high school years, she suffered with abandonment issues not having her father in her life. My daughter resented me for her father not being active in her life and created constant turmoil between us. She became very opinionated and challenged my points of view, more arguments developed as well. Kiesha developed an action plan and provided solutions to help my daughter cope with some of her rebellion. She made my daughter feel safe and showed her that you can develop significant long lasting relationships with people who genuinely love you. She also helped my daughter cope with some voids in her life through social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development.
Another improvement in our life through Kiesha Cousar was teaching my daughter how to build long lasting relationships. Kiesha did not come and go. She was accountable and consistent and she taught my daughter that genuine people do exist. Coaching isn’t another meeting or program, it requires building relationships and that’s what we gained from Kiesha Cousar and Cousar Empowerment.
Kiesha builds long lasting bonds and impacts the individuals she coaches. She is genuine and shows unconditional love and support. She is definitely a committed coach and mentor. We have sustained our coaching relationship throughout the years and it’s a bond that has not been broken. I thought after my daughter high schools years she would vanish. I never knew after all these years she would still deliver coaching sessions through technology to stay committed to my family. Whatever lines of communication are open; we keep in touch especially through social media.
Kiesha’s multi discipline approach has intrigued me throughout the years. She is educated and talented in so many areas it good to see her bring all of her expertise to the table. She listens carefully still to this day and helps us find solutions to whatever problems my family and I encounter which is very powerful. I am so pleased that Kiesha Cousar is still active in our life. She encouraged my daughter to focus on what she receives…..lots of love, support, positive core values, and quality attention…….These words of advice and wisdom has pleased my family the MOST!!"
My family and I benefited from working with Kiesha on so many different levels over the years. We’ve known Kiesha for several years. She has coached and mentored my daughter since high school and now through her adult years. Kiesha is an enthusiastic leader who always maintained her professionalism even with her awesome sense of humor. With patience and an ability to demonstrate strategies clearly through mentoring, guiding, coaching, and counseling, Kiesha Cousar has truly helped my daughter become the woman she is today. She was an asset to both my daughter and I. She always had our best interest at heart.
When I think of Kiesha Cousar she always:
- Encourages my daughter to achieve her goals.
- Motivates her to try new techniques and to expand her ideas.
- Reminds her that mistakes lead to better learning.
- Shares her successful professional experiences and the lessons learned from them.
- Teaches my daughter how to turn anxiety breakdowns into manageable tasks.
- Helps build self-esteem through conversations, role-play, team building, and outreach.
My daughter and I were going through some challenging times during the time Kiesha came into our life. Through Cousar Empowerment, my daughter and I were able to strengthen our bond and master some of the obstacles we were facing. Raising two daughters with the absence of their father was very challenging. Kiesha helped us cope through coaching by not allowing our everyday circumstances to dictate who we were as people. She helped my daughter then and now with personal development and encourages her to become all the she can be.
During my daughter’s high school years, she suffered with abandonment issues not having her father in her life. My daughter resented me for her father not being active in her life and created constant turmoil between us. She became very opinionated and challenged my points of view, more arguments developed as well. Kiesha developed an action plan and provided solutions to help my daughter cope with some of her rebellion. She made my daughter feel safe and showed her that you can develop significant long lasting relationships with people who genuinely love you. She also helped my daughter cope with some voids in her life through social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development.
Another improvement in our life through Kiesha Cousar was teaching my daughter how to build long lasting relationships. Kiesha did not come and go. She was accountable and consistent and she taught my daughter that genuine people do exist. Coaching isn’t another meeting or program, it requires building relationships and that’s what we gained from Kiesha Cousar and Cousar Empowerment.
Kiesha builds long lasting bonds and impacts the individuals she coaches. She is genuine and shows unconditional love and support. She is definitely a committed coach and mentor. We have sustained our coaching relationship throughout the years and it’s a bond that has not been broken. I thought after my daughter high schools years she would vanish. I never knew after all these years she would still deliver coaching sessions through technology to stay committed to my family. Whatever lines of communication are open; we keep in touch especially through social media.
Kiesha’s multi discipline approach has intrigued me throughout the years. She is educated and talented in so many areas it good to see her bring all of her expertise to the table. She listens carefully still to this day and helps us find solutions to whatever problems my family and I encounter which is very powerful. I am so pleased that Kiesha Cousar is still active in our life. She encouraged my daughter to focus on what she receives…..lots of love, support, positive core values, and quality attention…….These words of advice and wisdom has pleased my family the MOST!!"
"Mrs. Kiesha, as students affectionately called her, is a lady with a funky sense of style, always in heels, a personality that meets no strangers, and whose words always made you think and provoked the truth.
Professionally, I've learned a myriad of things but what stands out the most is Kiesha Cousar’s drive to serve youth and adults communicating messages to be your authentic self and how she does it can command the attention of the masses. I met the powerhouse that I affectionately call “Spunky” 10 years ago through my work as SAP High School Counselor. While working in that former school partnership, I was the small group coordinator alongside of Kiesha where she taught our young ladies more about self so they could be empowered to be greater, to do greater, and to impact others with the spirit of self-love, truth, and respect. Mrs. Kiesha, as students affectionately called her, is a lady with a funky sense of style, always in heels, a personality that meets no strangers, and whose words always made you think and provoked the truth. Even today those same characteristics are true of Kiesha Cousar.
Her professionalism, wit, and candor drew and me and students. Personally and professionally I’ve grown from every conversation we’ve ever had. It is refreshing to see an adult who has the ability to be so connected to youth in many ways. Personally, even sometimes back then and now, I tease her by calling her the young/ old "mother" of the church in her ability to connect with youth and adults even spiritually. Every conversation she has with anyone is intentional and has a purpose, whether she's fully aware in that moment or not. Her drive is unmatched and she has been called to empower others. I've been blessed by her personally and professionally and fully endorse her partnership with schools and organizations to work with youth and the adults who work with them to empower their greatness."
Professionally, I've learned a myriad of things but what stands out the most is Kiesha Cousar’s drive to serve youth and adults communicating messages to be your authentic self and how she does it can command the attention of the masses. I met the powerhouse that I affectionately call “Spunky” 10 years ago through my work as SAP High School Counselor. While working in that former school partnership, I was the small group coordinator alongside of Kiesha where she taught our young ladies more about self so they could be empowered to be greater, to do greater, and to impact others with the spirit of self-love, truth, and respect. Mrs. Kiesha, as students affectionately called her, is a lady with a funky sense of style, always in heels, a personality that meets no strangers, and whose words always made you think and provoked the truth. Even today those same characteristics are true of Kiesha Cousar.
Her professionalism, wit, and candor drew and me and students. Personally and professionally I’ve grown from every conversation we’ve ever had. It is refreshing to see an adult who has the ability to be so connected to youth in many ways. Personally, even sometimes back then and now, I tease her by calling her the young/ old "mother" of the church in her ability to connect with youth and adults even spiritually. Every conversation she has with anyone is intentional and has a purpose, whether she's fully aware in that moment or not. Her drive is unmatched and she has been called to empower others. I've been blessed by her personally and professionally and fully endorse her partnership with schools and organizations to work with youth and the adults who work with them to empower their greatness."
"The benefits I received from working with Kiesha Cousar are endless. Principles, lifestyle and positive thinking are among the few skills that I received and still use 14 years later. I am 28 years old and I would NOT be who I am, or where I am had it not been for Kiesha Cousar’s involvement in my life."