Company Name: Linda A. Cole & Associates (LACA)

Books

• Learning to Love Yourself. A Handbook for the African American Woman (January 2009)
• B...Is For Behind (March 2012)
• Closer to God

Expertise:

• Professional Development

Seminars and topics offered:

• Self-Esteem...From the Corporate Perspective
• Business Etiquette...Creating Positive Interactions
• Goal-Achievement...Becoming A Goal-Getter

Linda Cole Patterson, President/CEO of Linda A. Cole & Associates (LACA), is a Computer Information Systems graduate of DeVry University and holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Keller Graduate School of Management. LACA, formed in July 2004, was founded upon Linda's divine calling to and passion for teaching women. In 2003, Linda obtained her teaching certification from The Professional Woman Network (PWN), qualifying her to train women in professional development.

Mission
Maximize the woman's potential.

Vision
To become a well recognized business in the industry of professional development, specifically dedicated to the needs of women.

Values
Compassion – A genuine approach to initializing change in the lives of others and without judgment.

Excellence – A demonstrated commitment to exceptional service honed by a spirit of excellence.

Integrity – Services that are bound by sound ethics and morals.

For approximately four years, Linda taught business-related courses at Malcolm X College – Westside Learning Center in Chicago, IL. Her tenure at Malcolm X included instruction in the areas of Professional Development and Business Etiquette.

Linda is a member of PWN, the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE), as well as the Chicago Chapter National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) and serves as a mentor for the Leaders of Tomorrow Program.

Linda is a co-author for the book "Learning To Love Yourself", released in January 2009. The book focuses self-esteem enhancement with Linda specifically teaching on the importance of regular self-inventory. Linda's second book "B…Is For Behind", provides transparency into Linda's personal life and her journey as an overachiever; released March 2012.

Linda is available to provide mentoring sessions, small group sessions, and conferences for both women and teenagers, focused on Business Etiquette, Goal Achievement, and Self-Esteem Enhancement.