Cynthia Barnes

Founder and CEO

I spent 20 years building frameworks that made other people rich.

Sales methodologies that became "company best practices." Training programs that got renamed and rolled out without my name attached. Revenue strategies that showed up in Brad's promotion announcement while I got a 2.3% raise and a note about "executive presence."

I documented everything. Exposed the math. Calculated the extraction.

$847,000.

That's the average lifetime wage gap for a Black woman in corporate America. Not a metaphor. Not a feeling. An invoice that never got paid.

So I stopped asking for raises. Started building infrastructure.

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What I do now:

I build the sales architecture for Black women executives exiting corporate—so they can convert 20+ years of extracted expertise into high-ticket consulting contracts.

No pitching. No shrinking. No explaining your worth to people who've never had to prove theirs.

We don't coach. We build:
→ The offer that positions your expertise for C-Suite buyers
→ The pricing model that kills hourly rates forever
→ The proof assets that sell before you get on a call
→ The pipeline that fills your calendar without "networking"
→ The IP protection that ensures your frameworks stay yours

90 days. Proof to pipeline. Your expertise finally has your name on it.

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This is for you if:

↳ You've built frameworks inside companies that got attributed to someone else
↳ You left (or you're leaving) and you're done being the secret weapon
↳ You have 15-25 years of expertise but no language to sell it
↳ You're tired of courses that teach theory—you want assets built
↳ You understand that Brad isn't the problem; the system is—and you're ready to build outside of it

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This is NOT for you if:

↳ You're looking for mindset work, mantras, or manifestation
↳ You want someone to convince you your expertise has value
↳ You're still hoping the company will "finally see" you
↳ You need hand-holding through basic business decisions
↳ You think "putting yourself out there" is a strategy

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I'm not here to help you get a seat at their table.

I'm here to help you build your own—and send them the invoice.

The Exit Architecture™
Black Women's Wealth Lab™

Thank You; It's True.™

* Founded NAWSP to offer executive-level consultation and develop DEI-specific strategies tailored for various industries, serving both U.S.-based and international clients.
* Advised C-Suite Leadership on optimal strategies to achieve short- and long-term objectives, sharing insights on trends, best practices, and their potential impacts on business models.
* Conducted Organizational Assessments to identify areas of improvement and recommended enhanced policies, processes, and procedures to clients.
* Developed and Facilitated Customized Curriculums focusing on recruitment and retention for over 50 organizations nationally and internationally.
* Implemented Employee Training and Development Programs to foster skill enhancement and professional growth.
* Established Performance Metrics and Measurement Systems to assess employee productivity and effectiveness.
* Orchestrated DE&I Roadmaps, aligning organizational goals with actionable diversity initiatives.
Increased Representation of underrepresented populations by 64% through targeted recruiting and mentorship programs.
* Conducted Equity Analysis across the entire employment life cycle, including recruitment, retention, interviews, performance evaluations, and separations.
* Developed ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to promote inclusivity and address specific employee needs and concerns.
* Managed Talent and Succession Planning Programs to ensure organizational continuity and growth.
* Promoted a Positive and Inclusive Organizational Culture, enhancing team member engagement and productivity.
* Focused on Risk Management to mitigate potential organizational challenges and disruptions.
* Delivered Value by creating customized curricula and training for multiple industries, enhancing organizational capability and adaptability.
* Shared Industry Insights on current and emerging trends, enabling clients to adapt and innovate in their respective domains.

Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC

Responsible for managing and expanding relationships with National, Corporate, and On-Highway Accounts, while driving sales and implementing customized insurance solutions across key accounts in the U.S. 

Dedicated focus on identifying growth opportunities, increasing revenue, and building strategic partnerships while delivering impactful results that enhance customer success. 

Driving innovative strategies that empower existing and prospective clients, fueling long-term value, accelerating business growth, and boosting sales performance.

National Business Development Manager

 ComTech-Leavitt Insurance Services, Inc.

★ Grew the agency from the ground up, from Zero to $3.5 million combined book of business over 5 years

★  Generated $500k in written premium by launching a Cyber Center.  Built the Cyber Center from idea to reality.  Led marketing, product enhancement, and business strategy/execution.  Piloted in her group, and rolled out to 200+ affiliate agencies, also rolled out to non-Leavitt agencies and business prospects.

★ Identified and analyzed exposures/risks and carrier products.  Performed in-depth contractual assessments to ensure operation meets B2B liability obligations.  Maintained advanced knowledge of cyber exposures.  


☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲
ABOUT ComTech-Leavitt Insurance Services

Affiliate of Leavitt Group Enterprise, #17 largest privately owned brokerage firm.  Provides risk management and insurance solutions to the communications and technology industries.

Vice President

Unico Group, Inc.

★  Managed $5MM+ book of business as Account Manager.  Retained $1MM along with dual role of Account Executive and Risk Advisor.  Merger with NTIA.  Global leadership.  Focused on rural communications program.  

★  Top Performing (#1 Ranked) Account Executive based on upsell volume, averaging 10-25% upsell for each account during the renewal process.

★  Nurtured client relationships for $5MM book of business by providing clients with risk management resources and relevant insurance products.

★  Promoted from Account Manager to Account Executive in 2014.


☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲
ABOUT Unico Group, Inc.

Providing risk solutions specifically for the telecommunications industry.  Awarded Top 100 National Insurance Brokers.

Account Executive, Risk Advisor

NFU Central States DBA NTIA

Responsible for oversight of a $13MM book of business for 4 producers.  Led the daily operations and leadership functions for the team.  Responsible for payroll, hiring, billing, client relationships, auditing, and reporting.

Account Manager & Operations Manager

Farmers Union Insurance

Responsible for multi-state claim handling for catastrophic workers' compensation injuries in the rural communication industry.  Responsibilities included negotiation and settlement, attorney litigation, medical and indemnity claims, third-party administrator management.

Workers Compensation Claims Representative

Kaiser Permanente

Self-insured healthcare industry.  Facilitated Federal Government Agencies’ employee care through ensuring medical compliance with relevant workers-compensation laws.

Workers Compensation Claims Specialist and Company Liaison

I have a passion for people.
And cyber security.
And risk mitigation.

I am not your traditional insurance executive.  I build extremely strong relationships – many that are decades long and span multiple companies.  Over my career, I’ve learned about cybersecurity technology and how to lead those in the insurance industry to ensure we are protecting what matters most.

I believe in the Golden Rule and treating people with respect, honesty, and authenticity.  I live my life believing that anything is possible and work to lift others up along the way.

On the insurance side, I’ve built my reputation as a trusted resource in cyber, communications, and technology insurance.  I’ve co-authored a book on the topic.  I’m often leading public presentations on the subject.  I partnered to create an internal Cyber Center that serves 200+ affiliate organizations as well as external clients.

I am:  compassionate, driven, analytical, dedicated, and genuine.

Core Skills:  Cyber & Technology Insurance, Contract Review, Client Relationship Advocate, Risk Strategy Development, Broker & Insurance Markets, New Business Development, P&L and Budget Oversight, Reporting & Auditing, Global Experience, Keynote Speaker, Published Author

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