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.

True success—both personally and professionally—begins with a shift in both mindset and heart. As your accountability partner, mindset coach, and strategic guide, I’ll provide you with the tools and strategies to unlock your full potential.

Empower yourself to create lasting change in all aspects of life:
✔ Break free from self-doubt and limiting beliefs
✔ Cultivate emotional intelligence for stronger, more fulfilling relationships
✔ Develop confidence, resilience, and inner peace
✔ Align your life with your values and purpose

Navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence:
✔ Identify your ideal career path based on your strengths and values
✔ Overcome fear and embrace new opportunities
✔ Build resilience to thrive through change
✔ Create a meaningful, fulfilling professional journey

If you're ready to move from can’t do to can and will do, let’s work together to turn your challenges into opportunities for growth and success.

I specialize in guiding individuals through career pivots and professional growth, helping them break free from limiting beliefs that hold them back. Whether you're redefining your career path, transitioning into a new industry, or seeking greater fulfillment, I’ll empower you to shift from a mindset of “can’t do” to “can and will do.” With expertise in emotional intelligence and strategic coaching, I’ll support you in creating a career path that feels both purposeful and rewarding.

Clients who have worked with me often describe their journey as life-changing. After navigating career pivots, divorce recovery, and relationship transformations, they’ve gained the tools to manage stress effectively, regulate emotions with grace, and release unhealthy expectations—both of themselves and others. With the right support, you too can break free from limiting beliefs and step into a future of clarity, resilience, and confidence.

Even the most accomplished professionals can struggle with imposter syndrome, leaving them feeling disconnected and uncertain about their next steps. Trust issues—whether in yourself or others—can stand in the way of meaningful relationships at work and home.

Through a transformative coaching partnership, we’ll address these challenges head-on, rebuilding self-confidence, strengthening connections, and creating a more balanced, fulfilling life. With the right tools and insights, you can navigate obstacles with clarity and purpose.

Your best life is within reach—let’s make it happen together.

As a certified professional coach, I integrate powerful tools like the Core Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Assessment from iPEC. This science-based assessment provides deep insights into your emotional intelligence, measuring your ability to empathize, regulate emotions, and respond thoughtfully to life’s challenges.

Recognized by Forbes as one of the top 11 assessments every leader should take, the ELI Assessment is a proven resource for personal and professional growth. 

Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram to continue the conversation.

By deeply listening to both the spoken and unspoken concerns of my clients, I quickly identify core challenges and guide them toward meaningful solutions.

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White River Consulting, in partnership with Duncan Tree Ventures and iPEC Coaching, has launched the Kids in the Middle Coaching and Mentoring Program. Click here to learn more about this impactful initiative.

TESTIMONIALS

“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