The corporate world is becoming increasingly dynamic and witnessing rapid leadership changes. This is where Dr. Monica Curry has emerged as a force of resilience and transformation. As the founder of Impacting Squared, Dr. Curry leverages her journey through adversity and success to guide leaders toward inclusivity, empathy, and a renewed sense of belonging within their organizations.
Her story, deeply rooted in personal resilience and professional experience, has shaped her unique approach to building diverse, welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.
Raised as an “Air Force brat,” Dr. Curry’s childhood was one of constant movement, with her family relocating to Spain and England due to her father’s career. The vibrant and diverse environments both countries provided allowed Dr. Curry to explore the world around her through language, cuisine, and authentic appreciation. These values were also encouraged at home. Curry’s father taught her and her siblings the value of immersing themselves in each new culture they encountered, a lesson that continues to shape her approach to leadership today.
Another figure that inspired Dr. Curry’s journey as a woman, a student, and a business professional was her grandfather. Through his stories, Dr. Curry learned about the trials and triumphs growing up in 1930s South Carolina. Through his grit, hope, and rigor, her grandfather was able to provide opportunities for his children and grandchildren he could not have himself. The values of resilience, determination, and perseverance Dr. Curry gained from her grandfather’s strength became the backbone and fuel for her journey through academia and her fervent passion to aid marginalized communities in the corporate world.
This diverse and powerful upbringing gave her a rare adaptability that allows her to transition seamlessly into leadership roles, which is particularly valuable when organizations face mergers and changes in leadership.
Her career in corporate America began at Bank of America as a credit card customer service representative. In this position, she traveled extensively and used her support training to gather insights into the unique challenges diverse workforces faced while working and forging relationships with priority-level clients.
However, her time there was cut short when new policies required her role to have a bachelor’s degree, something she hadn’t yet completed due to the demands of her job.
Fueled by this setback, she pursued her education with renewed vigor, graduating from Delaware State University and later earning certifications in Change Management and Six Sigma. Her journey through these challenges has become a powerful story that she shares with her clients, inspiring them to battle their challenges with resilience.
Through Impacting Squared, Dr. Curry addresses the pressing need for inclusive leadership. Her programs go beyond traditional consulting by using storytelling and empathy to catalyze cultural transformation. The “squared” in her company’s name signifies a “multiplier effect,” a philosophy that effective leaders pass on their strengths to others, creating a cycle of growth, productivity, and belonging.
Her services include tailored workshops, leadership development programs, and direct consulting that empower executives to craft cultures where everyone feels valued. She wants her clients to know that organizational success stems from creating spaces where each individual feels they belong.
Dr. Curry’s clients span industries from automotive to financial services and education. In the automotive industry, for example, traditionally homogenous cultures often need fresh perspectives to foster creativity and access to opportunities for all.
Financial services companies facing high-stakes environments benefit from cultural shifts encouraging innovation and adaptability. Dr. Curry’s insights help leaders foster inclusive environments that support students and staff in education. By diversifying the perspectives in the work environment, teams become stronger, and a level of thinking is achieved that goes beyond oneself. This is the key ingredient for communication, innovation, and execution in the workplace today.
What truly distinguishes Impacting Squared is Dr. Curry’s passion for embracing change. Her hands-on, empathetic approach fosters openness in the workplace, allowing her clients to participate in tough conversations that ultimately drive behavior change.
Dr. Curry’s gentle yet firm guidance disrupts the status quo in a way that promotes growth and creativity, cultivating workplaces where diverse perspectives are celebrated.
Dr. Curry emphasizes resilience and empathy in her leadership development programs. She encourages executives to champion inclusive practices that boost team morale and reduce turnover. Her flagship content, including tailored workshops and consulting, creates environments where leaders feel empowered to make a difference. With this empowerment, employees are able to showcase their abilities to create strategic visions that drive business outcomes with tangible results.
Through her podcast, We Are Enough; Say It Back, Dr. Curry brings her voice to a broader audience, sharing lessons and stories from herself and others that underline the importance of inclusivity in all spheres, while emphasizing the statement that no matter where you are or what position you are in, you are enough.
Dr. Monica Curry’s mission to inspire workplaces to become rooted in belonging reflects her strength, empathy, and dedication. For leaders ready to embrace change and build resilient, inclusive cultures, Impacting Squared offers the tools and guidance needed to make every team member feel valued and empowered.