Latesha Byrd Executive Coach, Speaker, Advisor Perfeqta Pronouns: she/herLatesha is the Founder and CEO of Perfeqta, where she partners with organizations to design people-first cultures, elevate leadership, and build systems that unlock team potential. As an Executive Coach and Speaker, she guides leaders through change with a focus on team alignment, cultural clarity, and long-term sustainability.With over a decade of experience across leadership development, inclusion, and talent strategy, Latesha brings a bold, people-first approach to her work—grounded in empathy, cultural insight, and a commitment to systems-level change.She believes high-performing cultures aren’t built by chance—they’re built with intention, care, and clarity. At Perfeqta, she helps clients connect their people strategy with their purpose and performance. Passionate about leadership development for people from historically excluded groups, she founded (now sold and acquired) Career Chasers, a global career coaching community for Black and brown women.In 2022, Latesha was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice for company culture, a testament to her thought leadership and influence in shaping inclusive and thriving workplaces. As a Writer for Fierce Magazine, a community amplifying the voices of women of color, she shares stories that inspire and empower others. Her work and insights have also been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Black Enterprise, Essence, and Business Insider, further solidifying her as a trusted voice in the industry.When not working, she’s journaling with intention, curating playlists, taking a pilates class, andplanning travel experiences that center rest, joy, and ease.
Pronouns: she/herLatesha is the Founder and CEO of Perfeqta, where she partners with organizations to design people-first cultures, elevate leadership, and build systems that unlock team potential. As an Executive Coach and Speaker, she guides leaders through change with a focus on team alignment, cultural clarity, and long-term sustainability.With over a decade of experience across leadership development, inclusion, and talent strategy, Latesha brings a bold, people-first approach to her work—grounded in empathy, cultural insight, and a commitment to systems-level change.She believes high-performing cultures aren’t built by chance—they’re built with intention, care, and clarity. At Perfeqta, she helps clients connect their people strategy with their purpose and performance. Passionate about leadership development for people from historically excluded groups, she founded (now sold and acquired) Career Chasers, a global career coaching community for Black and brown women.In 2022, Latesha was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice for company culture, a testament to her thought leadership and influence in shaping inclusive and thriving workplaces. As a Writer for Fierce Magazine, a community amplifying the voices of women of color, she shares stories that inspire and empower others. Her work and insights have also been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Black Enterprise, Essence, and Business Insider, further solidifying her as a trusted voice in the industry.When not working, she’s journaling with intention, curating playlists, taking a pilates class, andplanning travel experiences that center rest, joy, and ease.
