Empowering Leaders: Women of Color as Chaos Coordinators
with Shay Phillips
In this episode, Consultant and Operations & Marketing Executive Shay Phillips shares what it means to be a Chaos Coordinator—a title many women already embody without recognition. From managing home life, careers, and community, Shay reframes these multitasking superpowers into leadership skills that matter in the boardroom and beyond.
Deneen and Shay unpack the CARS framework—Confidence, Ask, Raise, and Storytelling—a call to action for Women of Color to speak up, show up, and shape their own narratives.
Whether you’re seeking to level up in your current role or pivot into something more aligned, this episode will spark reflection and provide practical guidance to own your journey.
What You’ll Hear:
- How Shay became a “Chaos Coordinator”
- Using confidence as your power source
- The importance of asking for what you want
- Raising your voice for yourself and others
- Storytelling as a leadership tool
Memorable Quotes:
- “Sometimes we just don’t ask and we assume that people know—and I’m here to tell you that they don’t.”
- “How do I make it easy for them to advocate for me? How do I control the narrative?”
- “That dream deferred was being able to retire… and then go out into the world to help more companies—not just one.”
About Our Guest:
Shay Phillips is the CEO and founder of Phillips Advisory Services, LLC. With 20+ years of leadership experience—including major roles at AT&T—Shay is known for transforming chaos into opportunity. Her work spans M&A, transformation offices, and launching cutting-edge tech like 5G. She’s been honored by CRN, Black Engineer of the Year, and Rolling Out Magazine.
Connect with Shay:
- Email: shay.l.phillips@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shaylphillips
Connect with Deneen: deneenlgarrett.com
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