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PeopleFirst Coaching & Consulting Solutions Launches June 2025—Taking a Bold Stand Against Workplace Toxicity and Guiding Clients to Greatness in Life and Career

PITTSBURGH, PA – June 16, 2025 – This summer, PeopleFirstCoaching & Consulting Solutions officially opens its doors with a mission to radically shift how individuals navigate toxic workplaces, career crossroads, and life’s pivotal transitions. Launching in the season of growth and transformation, PeopleFirstCCS invites professionals, recent grads, and weary professionals alike to take the first step toward reclaiming their voice, their confidence, and their future.

Founded by Stephanie L. Herring, a trailblazing corporate leader turned Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer (CEO), PeopleFirstCCS specializes in one-on-one coaching, executive mentorship, and professional development that goes far beyond resumes and boardrooms. With a signature focus on helping individuals heal from toxic work environments, bullying, and burnout, the firm provides a safe space to reset, rebuild, and rise.

“I created PeopleFirstCCS for every person who's ever sat in silence, swallowed mistreatment, or questioned their worth in toxic spaces. I know that pain—and I also know the power of rising from it. PeopleFirstCCS is about reclaiming your narrative, standing in your truth, and finally choosing yourself. We don’t just coach careers—we empower lives.”
– Stephanie L. Herring, Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer (CEO),PeopleFirst Coaching & Consulting Solutions

With over 25 years of corporate leadership experience, Stephanie brings not only executive insight but lived experience—having personally navigated adversity, gender bias, and cultural exclusion to break through the corporate ceiling. Her personal motto, “And this above all, to thine own self be true,” is more than a Shakespearean quote - it’s the heartbeat of thePeopleFirstCCS movement.

PeopleFirstCCS offers:

  • Toxic workplace recovery coaching & advocacy consulting
  • Life and career coaching tailored for reinvention, transition, or growth
  • Executive mentorship grounded in emotional intelligence and authenticity
  • Post-graduation coaching to help emerging professionals launch with clarity and confidence

To celebrate the launch, the PeopleFirstCCS Launch Tour will include social media campaigns, speaking appearances, podcast guest spots, and virtual engagements. The firm also welcomes referrals, collaborations, and strategic partnerships with mission-aligned individuals and organizations.

For coaching services, speaking engagements, or partnership opportunities, visit www.peoplefirstccs.com or email hello@peoplefirstccs.com. Join the PeopleFirstCCS movement on social media @PeopleFirstCCS for updates, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes access to this powerful life-changing journey.



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PeopleFirst Coaching & Consulting Solutions Emerges as the Go-To Expert on Workplace Culture and Toxicity—Empowering Professionals to Reclaim Peace and Redefine Self-Care

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania— June 16, 2025– In today’s high-pressure work culture, navigating toxic environments is more than just a challenge—it’s a daily emotional and mental toll for millions. PeopleFirst Coaching &Consulting Solutions is leading the charge as the premier authority in helping professionals recognize, navigate, and recover from toxic workplaces.

Founded by Stephanie L. Herring, a seasoned People & Culture executive with over 25 years of corporate experience and Certified Life andCareer Coach, PeopleFirstCCS transforms adversity into opportunity through personalized coaching and strategic consulting. With real-world knowledge and a heartfelt approach, the firm equips individuals to identify unhealthy dynamics, advocate for themselves, and make empowered career decisions.

"Leaving or surviving a toxic workplace is one of the most powerful acts of self-care," says the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer (CEO)Stephanie L. Herring of PeopleFirstCCS. "We help people take their power back by teaching them how to protect their peace, align their values with their work, and choose themselves unapologetically."

As a trusted partner for individuals and organizations alike, PeopleFirstCCS offers:

  • 1:1 coaching and small group support
  • Workplace recovery plans and boundary-setting strategies
  • Leadership development and emotional intelligence training
  • Corporate consultations on inclusive and healthy work culture

PeopleFirstCCS is a movement—and a mirror—for those who are ready to choose themselves. Whether you’re burned out, silenced, overworked, or simply tired of compromising your dignity for a paycheck, PeopleFirstCCS meets you where you are and helps you find your way forward.

For media inquiries or to schedule an interview, contact hello@peoplefirstccs.com.

About PeopleFirst Coaching & Consulting Solutions
PeopleFirst CCS is a boutique coaching and consulting firm that equips individuals with the tools to rediscover their voice, escape toxic work environments, and live in alignment with their authentic selves. With offerings ranging from life and career coaching to post-trauma workplace recovery, PeopleFirstCCS is a catalyst for career clarity, confidence, and courage.

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PeopleFirst Coaching & Consulting Solutions
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Phone: (412) 775-5751
Website: www.peoplefirstccs.com

PeopleFirstCCS Launches “Graduate to Greatness” – A Transformational Experience for College Juniors and Seniors and Graduating students from Community Colleges and other programs.  

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — June 16, 2025 – Graduation is a milestone—but what comes next often brings confusion, anxiety, and uncertainty.PeopleFirst Coaching & Consulting Solutions announces the launch of “Graduate to Greatness,” a powerful personal and professional development experience for college juniors and seniors and community college graduates who are preparing to enter the real world.

More than a workshop, Graduate to Greatness is a guided transformation, designed to help students build clarity, confidence, and career readiness before they walk across the stage. This signature program is facilitated by StephanieL. Herring, a seasoned People & Culture executive with over 25 years of experience as a corporate and career strategist who knows exactly what today’s job market demands are—and how young adults can meet them with excellence.

"College students often graduate with degrees but no direction," says Stephanie L. Herring, Certified Life and Career Coach andFounder/Chief Empowerment Officer (CEO) of PeopleFirstCCS. "Graduate toGreatness bridges that gap. We help students discover who they are, where they’re going, and how to own the room wherever they land."

Program highlights include:

  • Crafting a powerful personal brand and professional story
  • Understanding how to navigate corporate culture and avoid toxic workplaces
  • Interview prep, resume strategy, and LinkedIn optimization
  • Confidence-building techniques and emotional intelligence tools
  • Real talk on transitioning from student to working professional

The program is available for individual enrollment and group delivery through campus career centers, community colleges, and youth-focused nonprofits. Whether delivered virtually or in-person, Graduate to Greatness meets students with empathy, equips them with strategy, and launches them into the world with power and purpose.

To partner with PeopleFirstCCS or bring Graduate to Greatness to your campus, email hello@peoplefirstccs.com.

About PeopleFirst Coaching & Consulting Solutions
PeopleFirstCCS is a values-driven coaching and consulting firm committed to helping individuals reclaim agency over their lives and careers. With programs tailored to young adults, mid-career professionals, and executives alike, PeopleFirst provides actionable guidance, grounded wisdom, and transformative support.

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Stephanie L. Herring

Executive Coach, HR & People Strategy Leader

With over 25 years of experience leading human resources, people, and culture strategy, Stephanie L. Herring is a dynamic force in the industry—an executive, coach, and trusted advisor committed to transforming workplace cultures and individual careers. As a subject matter expert in HR, business strategy, and leadership development, she has shaped the success of organizations nationwide, serving in executive roles such as Chief, Senior Vice President, and Director of Human Resources. Her work has spanned multiple industries, driving people-centric initiatives that bridge business goals with employee well-being.

Stephanie’s passion for people extends beyond boardrooms and HR strategy meetings. As the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of PeopleFirst Coaching & Consulting Solutions, she merges her corporate expertise with her lifelong dedication to coaching. Her firm was cultivated to empower individuals at every stage of life and career—whether navigating workplace challenges, overcoming toxicity in corporate environments, exploring entrepreneurship, or transitioning from college into the workforce.

A high achiever who believes in meeting people where they are, Stephanie’s coaching approach is grounded in authenticity, resilience, and actionable strategy. She has spent decades mentoring professionals and executives, guiding them toward clarity, confidence, and success on their own terms.

Stephanie holds degrees in Journalism Communications and Secondary Education. She is a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR, SHRM-CP) and a Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP), recognized by the Human Resources Certification Institute, Society for Human Resources Management, and Human Capital Institute. Additionally, she is a Certified Life and Career Coach, blending structured career guidance with personal empowerment.

Her leadership and impact have earned her numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top Admired Women Leaders in Pittsburgh by Women We Admire and receiving a C-Suite Award from the Pittsburgh Business Times—an honor she was nominated for by the workforce she served.

Stephanie’s driving philosophy is simple yet powerful: #PeopleFirst. Whether coaching individuals or shaping corporate cultures, she remains steadfast in her mission—helping others take their next authentic step forward.