I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Denise Acosta Musselwhite, the founder of Tech and Thrive, about her Thrive Operating System—a leadership framework developed through extensive research and global conversations with leaders. Denise’s journey is one of resilience, adaptability, and empowerment, and her insights on leadership are invaluable for anyone looking to grow in their career and personal life.
Denise Musselwhite is an unshakable optimist who believes in a future where leaders thrive authentically and courageously. She is dedicated to empowering diverse professionals to reclaim their power, harness their strengths, and break through the barriers—both systemic and self-imposed—that hold them back.
As a visionary executive coach, speaker, and strategist, Denise founded Tech & Thrive to bridge the gap between ambition and achievement, particularly for women and people of color in tech leadership. Her T.H.R.I.V.E. Operating System™ is more than a framework—it’s a movement designed to help leaders rise with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Denise’s mission is clear: to help high-achieving professionals show up fully as themselves, lead with purpose, and build careers and workplaces that honor their unique strengths, whether that’s through her leadership coaching or her partnerships with AIIR Consulting, Mission and Data, and Shore Coaching to deliver exceptional, data-informed leadership and team development rooted in authenticity. Because when we lead from a place of authenticity, we don’t just succeed—we thrive.
Relevant Links:
Take the T.H.R.I.V.E. Quiz: https://www.denisemusselwhite.com/thrive-quiz
T.H.R.I.V.E. in Leadership with Denise Musselwhite is enrolling now. Registration closes in two weeks: https://techthrive.me/thrivecohort
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