About Dr. Wanita Mercer

Dr. Wanita Mercer is an executive coach, educator, author, ordained pastor, and the founder of Lead My Heart. Her work bridges leadership strategy, faith-aware development, mental wellness, and creative expression—helping leaders lead from alignment rather than exhaustion.

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With doctoral-level training in Organizational Leadership, Dr. Mercer brings analytical rigor and evidence-based insight to executive coaching. She supports leaders in understanding data, engaging research, and making informed decisions while remaining grounded in values and purpose.

 

As an experienced,, international educator, she works effectively with ESL executives and culturally diverse teams, translating complex ideas into practical, accessible frameworks.

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As an ordained pastor and woman of faith, Dr. Mercer understands leadership as stewardship. She walks alongside leaders seeking to integrate calling, obedience, and impact—without compartmentalizing faith from work. Her approach honors the whole leader: mind, heart, and spirit.

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Dr. Mercer is also a mental health coach and advocate, creating structured, supportive spaces for leaders to develop emotional resilience, self-awareness, and healthy rhythms.

 

As a multidisciplinary artist—in music, writing, fashion, and visual arts—she leverages creative expression as a powerful tool for clarity, innovation, and cognitive renewal.

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Through Lead My Heart, Dr. Mercer partners with leaders and teams ready to lead with purpose, passion, and power.