Empower Your life, Career and business

We all arrive at a crossroads as we navigate blind spots—those unseen barriers that keep us tethered to negative thought patterns and behavior cycles. Whether you're grappling with the emotional aftermath of a divorce, navigating challenging relationships, or feeling stuck in a career rut, these hurdles can feel like an impossible weight to bear. But there is hope.

Clients who have worked with me report life-altering success after enduring all kinds of turmoil. They’ve learned to manage stress effectively, regulate their emotions with grace, and detach from unhealthy feelings and expectations—both of themselves and others.

I specialize in helping individuals in areas of divorce recovery, relationship transformation, and career growth, empowering them to break free from limiting beliefs. By raising your consciousness from "can't do" to "can and will do," you'll uncover the resilience and clarity needed to move forward confidently.

Your Journey to Success Starts Here
Achieving success—personally and professionally—is often about transforming your mindset. That’s why clients turn to me as their trusted accountability partner, mindset trainer, and coach. With expertise in emotional intelligence and strategic coaching, I’ll guide you to:

• Overcome self-doubt and limiting beliefs
• Build healthier relationships in your personal life and career
• Foster financial stability and a sense of purpose
• Create lasting positive change

Invest in Your Future
Even if you’re earning a top salary or have achieved outward success, you might feel emotionally disconnected, unsure of what lies ahead. Trust issues—whether with yourself or others—can block your ability to form meaningful connections at work and home. Together, we’ll address these challenges, empowering you to rebuild trust, deepen connections, and achieve a balanced, fulfilling life.

I offer a transformative partnership that equips you with the tools and insights to rise above life's obstacles. Let’s embark on this journey together and unlock the extraordinary potential within you.

Your best life is waiting—let’s make it happen.

As a certified professional, I bring a range of powerful tools to my coaching practice, including the renowned Core Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Assessment from iPEC. This science-based assessment offers valuable insights into your emotional intelligence, measuring your ability to empathize with yourself and others, as well as your capacity to control emotions and respond thoughtfully to various situations. Recognized as one of Forbes' top 11 assessments that every leader should take, the ELI Assessment is a trusted resource for personal and professional growth. To discover more about this transformative tool, click here https://bit.ly/3HJYax5 | Connect on LinkedIn and Instagram.

By attentively listening to both the spoken and unspoken words of my clients, I swiftly uncover the core of their concerns and challenges.

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TESTIMONIALS
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“I sought out & hired Ouida because I knew she could help me see more clearly the next path I was struggling to find. Our work together helped me land an executive-level position within 30 days.” Ryan L, DPT

"Ouida has been phenomenal in effectively guiding me toward behaviors to start or stop in order to unlock the potential within myself-our work directly resulted in being promoted and leading a team." Zella V, MFA

“I quickly came to understand that she appreciates the challenges we all face because she has faced those very same challenges herself. Ouida has a very gentle, calm, and empathetic heart, and I look forward to continuing my sessions with her in the future”. James G, Corporate Attorney

"At every step of the way, Ouida provided the guidance, insights, and assurance that ultimately helped me realize my uncomfortable truths. I had to move out of my “own way,” to let go and let God." Lawrence E, CTO

"Ouida is an amazing talent to work with...most importantly, deliver against them. In less than 3 weeks she successfully booked my first TEDx talk (her first assignment). I was honestly blown away by witnessing how effortlessly she exceeded my expectations. In many situations, the most important criterion is effective/efficient follow-up that enables people to feel both valued and included. Ouida is the most outstanding talent I have ever had an opportunity to work with..." Rooney N, CEO, TNG | Launched Viagra as Pfizer's US Team Leader|Featured in New Discovery+ Documentary "The Little Blue Pill" 

"Ouida is an even-keeled, calming force that is a valuable asset to any team. She keeps the trains running on time, every time, and makes sure the team doesn't miss a beat. Not only is she extremely professional but on a personal level, she has a wonderful perspective on life that can be quite uplifting and help keep everything in balance." Lance P, CMO

"Ouida has a stillness and a way of words that enable her to ask the right questions, at the right time. ...There was more depth; a greater, more profound, and lasting impact. I would end the session feeling exhausted but energized at the same time." Alicia J, MBA

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Ouida Duncan is the founder of White River Consulting, a Minority Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE). She is  an ICF Certified Professional Coach (CPC) through iPEC.

After earning the title of "fixer" for her ability to positively impact major clients, teams, programs, and projects in consumer and pharmaceutical advertising for over 20 years, Ouida Duncan answered a deeper call in 2016: to help individuals transform their lives. She completed 320+ hours of intense training through iPEC, becoming a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) in 2017.

Ouida specializes in guiding individuals through divorce, separation, relationship turbulence, and career ruts, helping them confront emotional pain, cultivate self-worth, conquer fears, and break free from limiting beliefs like imposter syndrome. Her clients often navigate major life transitions—whether redefining themselves post-divorce, seeking clarity in complicated relationships, or overcoming career stagnation—and experience remarkable breakthroughs under her guidance.

Empowering Transformations
Through her coaching, Ouida partners with MBA students, professionals, and global citizens of all backgrounds to uncover their true potential. Her clients gain clarity, self-confidence, emotional resilience, and enhanced critical thinking skills. By tapping into their intuition and inner strength, they achieve both personal and professional goals, moving forward with a renewed sense of purpose.

Ouida, a product of divorce, custody battles, and career ups and downs, is particularly sought after by those who, despite achieving great success in work or home life, have hit an emotional or professional barrier they can’t overcome alone. Many of her clients work with therapists to address past trauma but turn to Ouida to focus on creating a powerful and purposeful future.

As a dedicated mindset trainer and coach, Ouida empowers her clients to shift their perspectives in specific, positive, and sustainable ways. Whether navigating the complexities of divorce, mending fractured relationships, or reigniting their career trajectory, Ouida offers the tools, strategies, and support to move forward with strength and clarity.

Let Ouida Duncan help you unlock your potential, face your challenges head-on, and transform your life.

Qualifications:

MBA in International Business at the University of Bath, Somerset, U.K.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certified, Cornell University ILR

Certified Professional Coach, iPEC Grad

Energy Leadership Master Practitioner, iPEC Grad

Landmark Education’s Curriculum for Living Graduate

Hoffman Institute Graduate

PQ® Emotional Intelligence Program Graduate

Minority Women Business Enterprise Certified (M/WBE)

NY Women's Chamber ContractHER Graduate

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