Monique Russell
CEO at Clear Communication Coach at Clear Communication Solutions LLC
Professional Training and Coaching
Education: Saint Cloud State University (undergraduate) Bachelor's of Science in Communications - Saint Cloud State University (graduate) Masters of Science in Communications
Atlanta, GA, USA
Biography
Monique Russell helps leaders lead with connection, clarity, and emotional intelligence, especially in times of uncertainty and transition. As the founder of Clear Communication Solutions, she brings over 20 years of experience teaching teams across the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East how to communicate in ways that build trust, inspire action, and support well-being.
She has spoken and consulted for global organizations including BMW, Google, Amazon, the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield Jackson International, the Centers for Disease Control, and countless small businesses, delivering transformative learning experiences that blend science, story, and strategy. Monique is known for her calming, grounded presence, and her ability to create spaces where people feel seen, safe, and empowered to grow.
Her work has been featured in Fast Company, and her books, The Ultimate Speaker’s Guide and Intentional Motherhood: Who Said it Would Be Easy?, reflect her commitment to helping people reconnect to themselves and each other through practical tools and human truth. She is the host of the Bridge to U podcast, an active mentor for women entrepreneurs and youth. Whether in boardrooms or community spaces, Monique helps people design environments where both productivity and humanity can thrive.
Born to Bahamian and Nigerian parents, Monique brings a deep respect for culture, identity, and legacy into every room, reminding us that connection is not a skill we master, but a practice we return to.
When she’s not teaching or traveling, you’ll find her dancing to Afrobeats, savoring sushi, or recharging by the beach.
Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clearcommunicationcoach/ and Visit her websites: www.clearcommunicationsolutions.com and www.MoniqueRussell.com
Passion
I am passionate about all things Africa, womanhood, motherhood, family, and building relationships with effective communication.
Topics:
Communication Skills for Leaders and Teams
Confidence Building Skills for Professional Women
Emotional Intelligence for the Practical Leader
Intentional Motherhood: Who Said it Would be Easy
You Can Have it All Without the Guilt, but Not if You Abandon Yourself
Presenting with Impact
How to be Digitally Relevant and Present
The Strategic Art of Self-Promotion
Best Story
For the first 8 years of my life, I did not know who my father was. When I met him, he was Nigeria. I grew up in The Bahamas, and left at 17 to the United States alone to pursue my American Dream. I became a teen mom and thrived. Navigating cultures was been my life 24/7 and because of this, I understand the complexities of communicating effectively among cultures.
Armed with my degrees in Communication Sciences, Journalism, Marketing and Public Relations, I created a business, and globally respected brand teaching leaders and teams how to tell their real stories, lead with empathy and self-awareness, and live a leadership lifestyle they can be proud of.
Origin Story
I started speaking at the age of 8 years old in front of a live audience of 100 people. When most people were running from the stage, I was running toward it. This began my speaking journey and my desire to use my gifts of clear, culturally aware and effective communication to transform audiences.
My dream was to be an international broadcast journalist, but life told me to start in Executive support. Little did I know that period would be my hands-on practical training. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. With my bubbly personality, I became the go-to person in my Executive Support role, and before long, I was often asked how to handle complex people problems. I'd sit at my desk designing and coming up with training ideas and solutions to solve these people problems, and had a vision for a company I called, Island Communications...I figured since I was from The Bahamas, I would call it that. But, that name evolved into to what we know today as Clear Communication Solutions--a global training, coaching, and consulting firm teaching leaders and teams how to keep top talent engaged.
Example talks
Presenting with Impact: Strategies to Develop Effective Presentation Skills
If you're looking to grow and move up in your career or business, it's no secret...gaining speaking skills will put you on the fast track. You don't have to continue to be tired of fumbling over your words and leaving meetings feeling like you should have said this, and should have said that. You don't have to keep repeating yourself because no one understands your message or point. You don't have to continue to settle for less because you're not being appreciated, respected or even taken seriously. Why continue to lose out when you can demonstrate your expertise, confidence and leadership by being an effective and clear presenter?
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT
Communicate with clarity and confidence
Minimize nervous energy with strategic preparation and relaxation techniques
Perform an audience analysis to tailor your presentation
Answer unanticipated questions and expertly handle difficult situations
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Employees, Directors, Managers and First-Line Supervisors, Team Leads
How to Build, Maintain and Sustain Relationships Online
In the 21st century, building a brand is not "nice to have" it is a need to have. But how do we do this effectively online? We start with becoming digitally present and relevant. The first thing someone does before they connect with you is to search for your name on Google. What do the results say about you? Does it encourage them to move forward, or to hold back? What do you say when you want to connect with others you are meeting for the first time online? Your digital footprint is your curb-side appeal. Join this engaging keynote presentation and learn the importance of:
Creating a relevant digital presence
Performing holistic outreach
Structuring networking connections for long-term success
Intentional Motherhood: Who Said it Would Be Easy
Do you need to find ways to shed guilt, shame, and societal pressures of motherhood? Would you like to learn skills to embrace your Motherhood identity? Communication skills expert, Monique Russell is a working mom and she's on a mission to teach mothers lessons from her life and her clients' lives how to be the best version of themselves so they can intentionally model healthy communication practices with their children. In this inspiring keynote, you'll learn how to:
Parent from love, not fear
Move from self-life to self-love
Make boundaries your best friend
Embrace your Motherhood identity
Featured Video
I am willing to travel
Up to 100 miles
When it comes to payments
Everything is negotiable
Topics
Best Story
For the first 8 years of my life, I did not know who my father was. When I met him, he was Nigeria. I grew up in The Bahamas, and left at 17 to the United States alone to pursue my American Dream. I became a teen mom and thrived. Navigating cultures was been my life 24/7 and because of this, I understand the complexities of communicating effectively among cultures.
Armed with my degrees in Communication Sciences, Journalism, Marketing and Public Relations, I created a business, and globally respected brand teaching leaders and teams how to tell their real stories, lead with empathy and self-awareness, and live a leadership lifestyle they can be proud of.
Origin Story
I started speaking at the age of 8 years old in front of a live audience of 100 people. When most people were running from the stage, I was running toward it. This began my speaking journey and my desire to use my gifts of clear, culturally aware and effective communication to transform audiences.
My dream was to be an international broadcast journalist, but life told me to start in Executive support. Little did I know that period would be my hands-on practical training. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. With my bubbly personality, I became the go-to person in my Executive Support role, and before long, I was often asked how to handle complex people problems. I'd sit at my desk designing and coming up with training ideas and solutions to solve these people problems, and had a vision for a company I called, Island Communications...I figured since I was from The Bahamas, I would call it that. But, that name evolved into to what we know today as Clear Communication Solutions--a global training, coaching, and consulting firm teaching leaders and teams how to keep top talent engaged.
Example talks
Presenting with Impact: Strategies to Develop Effective Presentation Skills
If you're looking to grow and move up in your career or business, it's no secret...gaining speaking skills will put you on the fast track. You don't have to continue to be tired of fumbling over your words and leaving meetings feeling like you should have said this, and should have said that. You don't have to keep repeating yourself because no one understands your message or point. You don't have to continue to settle for less because you're not being appreciated, respected or even taken seriously. Why continue to lose out when you can demonstrate your expertise, confidence and leadership by being an effective and clear presenter?
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT
Communicate with clarity and confidence
Minimize nervous energy with strategic preparation and relaxation techniques
Perform an audience analysis to tailor your presentation
Answer unanticipated questions and expertly handle difficult situations
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Employees, Directors, Managers and First-Line Supervisors, Team Leads
How to Build, Maintain and Sustain Relationships Online
In the 21st century, building a brand is not "nice to have" it is a need to have. But how do we do this effectively online? We start with becoming digitally present and relevant. The first thing someone does before they connect with you is to search for your name on Google. What do the results say about you? Does it encourage them to move forward, or to hold back? What do you say when you want to connect with others you are meeting for the first time online? Your digital footprint is your curb-side appeal. Join this engaging keynote presentation and learn the importance of:
Creating a relevant digital presence
Performing holistic outreach
Structuring networking connections for long-term success
Intentional Motherhood: Who Said it Would Be Easy
Do you need to find ways to shed guilt, shame, and societal pressures of motherhood? Would you like to learn skills to embrace your Motherhood identity? Communication skills expert, Monique Russell is a working mom and she's on a mission to teach mothers lessons from her life and her clients' lives how to be the best version of themselves so they can intentionally model healthy communication practices with their children. In this inspiring keynote, you'll learn how to:
Parent from love, not fear
Move from self-life to self-love
Make boundaries your best friend
Embrace your Motherhood identity