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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Tessie Watts, M.Sc.

CEO & Leadership Consultant
The Leadership Haven Resource Center LLC

We are proud to spotlight chamber member Tessie Watts, M.Sc. of The Leadership Haven Resource Center LLC.
What are your business’ core values, goals, and overall mission?

At The Leadership Haven Resource Center, our core values are Accountability, Balance, and Consistency. These principles guide us in every endeavor, ensuring we stay true to our purpose. Our mission is clear: to empower leaders and organizations with transformational leadership solutions. Our goals include:

  • Delivering innovative leadership development programs.

  • Fostering organizational growth through strategic planning.

  • Cultivating a network of empowered, effective leaders.

Share some unique facts about your business. What makes your business stand out?

We help mission-driven nonprofit and government leaders who need transformational leadership and organizational development services scale their impact through tailored consulting and training. Using our proprietary P.R.E.S.E.N.C.E. Framework, and other proven concepts, we drive leadership growth, team alignment, and sustainable change—beyond one-size-fits-all solutions.

What also sets us apart is our holistic approach to leadership development, where we’ve structured our services into four distinct divisions:

  • The Leadership Haven Institute (TLHI): Focused on leadership development programs.

  • Leadership Haven Affiliate Network (LHAN): Engaging certified consultants and trainers.

  • Leadership Haven Strategic Solutions (LHSS): Providing strategic planning and curriculum development.

  • Leadership Haven Speakers Bureau (LHSB): Managing speaking engagements.

Our proprietary PRESENCE Leadership Framework offers a unique methodology for developing unforgettable leaders.

What products or services do you offer companies or individuals?

We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including:

  • Leadership Development Programs

  • Executive Coaching

  • Strategic Planning

  • Curriculum Development

  • Speaking Engagements

What accomplishments are you most proud of?

I’m incredibly proud of several milestones:

  • Publication of our first book and companion journal: The Power of P.R.E.S.E.N.C.E: An 8-Step Framework to Becoming an Unforgettable Leader .
  • Completion of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business Program
  • Expansion of our services, including the development of our affiliate network and strategic solutions division.
Why are you a member of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County?

Joining the Black Chamber was one of the best decisions I made as a new entrepreneur. It provided access to invaluable resources, networking opportunities, and a supportive community that has been instrumental in my business’s growth. The connections I’ve made continue to enrich my professional journey and contribute to our ongoing success.