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SERVICES

At Built to Lead, we help professionals and organizations turn development into competitive advantage. Whether you're preparing for certification, stepping into leadership, reigniting your career, or building stronger teams, Dr. Gilbert offers tailored solutions to help you achieve measurable results.

SHRM Certification Mastery Program Prepare with confidence. Dr. Gilbert's proven Prep to Pass Method has helped thousands of HR professionals earn their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification—with an impressive 98% pass rate. This cohort-based program combines expert instruction, practical application, and 1:1 support to ensure you're exam-ready.

Leadership Keynotes Inspire your audience. Dr. Gilbert delivers dynamic, high-energy keynotes that challenge conventional thinking and equip attendees with actionable strategies to elevate their leadership. Perfect for conferences, summits, and organizational events.

Corporate Training & Workshops Equip your teams. Customized training programs designed to sharpen leadership skills, strengthen performance, and drive organizational results. Dr. Gilbert's interactive sessions turn training hours into lasting competitive advantage.

Leadership & Career Coaching Programs Elevate your trajectory. Dr. Gilbert offers two distinct coaching pathways designed to meet professionals wherever they are in their career journey.

  • Elevate Your Influence Coaching Program — For new and emerging leaders ready to step confidently into their authority, communicate with impact, and lead teams that drive success.

  • Career Accelerator Coaching Program — For experienced professionals who have plateaued and are ready to upskill, pivot, or re-enter the workforce with a clear competitive edge.

Ways to Elevate & Upskill your Authority

  • Leadership & Career Coaching Programs

    Dr. Gilbert offers two distinct coaching pathways designed to meet professionals wherever they are in their career journey.

    Elevate Your Influence Coaching Program For new and emerging leaders ready to step confidently into their authority. This program equips rising leaders with the strategies, presence, and skills needed to elevate their influence, communicate with impact, and lead teams that drive organizational success. Ideal for professionals who have recently been promoted or are preparing for their first leadership role.

    Career Accelerator Coaching Program For experienced professionals who have hit a ceiling and are ready to break through. Whether you're re-entering the workforce, pivoting to a new industry, or seeking advancement after years in the same role, this program helps you identify transferable strengths, close skill gaps, and position yourself as a competitive candidate. Ideal for professionals ready to take control of their next chapter.

  • Dr. Gilbert partners with organizations to deliver dynamic, customized training programs that develop leaders at every level. From emerging managers to senior executives, her sessions build the skills, confidence, and strategic mindset your teams need to perform at their best.

  • A transformative speaker's presence at any conference brings positivity, inspiration, and invaluable insights, uplifting the entire event and its participants.  Book Dr. Gilbert today for your workshop, seminar, or conference  for leadership coaching and professional development.

  •  Are you feeling overwhelmed by your SHRM certification journey? Looking for proven strategies to master the exam material? You've found your solution. Dr. Gilbert and her expert SHRM instructors guide candidates to success through targeted study methods, comprehensive resources, and test-taking techniques that work. Our strategic approach transforms complex SHRM concepts into manageable, actionable knowledge that builds your confidence and prepares you for exam day. 

  • “Dr. Gilbert’s SHRM course didn’t just help me pass the exam—it completely reshaped how I lead. The decoding strategies alone were worth the investment. After applying the frameworks from The New HR Leader’s 90-Day Playbook, I walked into my role with clarity, influence, and confidence I didn’t even know I had. Within four months, I moved into a Senior HR Business Partner position with a $27K salary increase. This program changed my career trajectory—and my life."

    — Tamika W., Sr. HR Business Partner

  • “I’d failed the SHRM exam twice before I found Dr. Gilbert. Her approach is different—she teaches you how to think like a strategic HR leader, not memorize facts. Passing the exam was only the beginning. Using the playbook, I rebuilt my leadership presence, positioned myself inside my company, and earned a major promotion leading a new HR team. I finally feel like I’m operating in my purpose.”

    - Margaret H.-  Talent Management Recruitment Lead

  • “I started Dr. Gilbert’s program as an early-career HR specialist with big dreams but no roadmap. Her teachings gave me a strategy I could trust. After passing the SHRM-CP on the first try, I used the playbook to build a strong leadership brand and launch a small consulting side business. I’ve already secured two contracts that pay more per month than my full-time salary. I owe that confidence and clarity to Dr. Gilbert.”

    -  Benjamin T., HR Consultant

  • “I’ve taken a lot of professional development courses, but none were as transformational as Dr. Gilbert’s SHRM Prep Accelerator and her 90-Day Playbook. It felt like she handed me a blueprint for leadership success. Not only did I pass my SHRM-SCP, but I also used her strategies to negotiate a new executive-level role with full benefits, relocation support, and a $40K increase. I show up differently now—and people notice.”

    —Juliet R., Senior HR Director

  • “I tried to self-study for the SHRM exam and failed. I was overwhelmed, discouraged, and honestly starting to question if HR was really for me. Then I found Dr. Gilbert’s program. Her teaching style, decoding strategies, and the way she breaks down the BASK finally made everything click. Not only did I pass the exam on my next attempt, but for the first time, my company actually saw my value. Using the strategies from The New HR Leader’s 90-Day Playbook, I built credibility, spoke up with confidence, and positioned myself for opportunities I used to watch pass me by. Three months after passing, I was promoted into a role I’d been overlooked for twice. This program didn’t just help me pass—I got my career back.”

    - Christine Y., HR Manager

  • “After an unsuccessful attempt on the SHRM exam when I tried to self-study, I enrolled in Dr. Gilbert’s course and it changed everything. Her strategies finally helped me understand how to think through the questions—and I passed on my very next attempt. A few months later, I was promoted to HR Manager of my company."

    - Tristian F.

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