Helping people connect better — with themselves and each other.
I’ve seen what happens when strong women quietly burn out — when they stop asking for help because “no one gets it.”
So I created RealWomen Connect™, a private online community where we tell the truth, cheer for each other, and talk about the things we usually keep quiet.
Because you don’t have to do life alone to do it well.
However You Found Your Way Here…
I’m glad you did.
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Maybe you came here looking for connection — something deeper than small talk or surface-level advice.
Maybe you’re holding it all together on the outside but wondering when life’s supposed to start feeling good again.
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Either way, you’re in the right place.
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This is a space for real growth, honest conversations, and community
that doesn’t ask you to shrink, fake it, or figure it all out alone.
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If you’re craving something meaningful — something human —
you’ll find it here.
Hi! I’m Dr. Renea Skelton
I’m not the kind of coach who tells you how to live — I help you learn to lead yourself.
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After 22½ years in the Air Force, I know what it means to stay calm under pressure, communicate when it counts, and lead with both strength and empathy. Those lessons built the foundation for everything I do now.
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I’m a Life & Communication Coach, speaker, author, and veteran — but what really sets me apart is how I teach people to become their own life coach.
To understand their emotions, use their words intentionally, and build the kind of self-awareness that makes growth second nature.
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My work blends emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and real-world communication — no fluff, no one-size-fits-all formulas. It’s practical, honest, and made for real people living real lives.
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You’ll find that same heartbeat in everything I create — from speaking and workshops to RealWomen Connect™, the online community where women stop performing, start connecting, and learn how to guide themselves with confidence.
Why Working With Me Is Different
I don’t teach quick fixes.
I teach people how to think, communicate, and connect differently — so they can lead themselves long after the session, speech, or scroll ends.
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Here’s how that looks in action:
RealWomen Connect™
Workshops
& Trainings
Speaking
& Keynotes
Most “women’s groups” talk about empowerment.
We talk about what’s real.
This online community isn’t about pretending, performing, or hustling
for worth.
It’s where women learn to regulate their emotions, speak up with clarity, and stop doing life on autopilot.
We don’t just inspire —
we integrate.
Every conversation, session, and resource is designed to help you become your own coach in everyday life.
Most trainings teach tactics.
Mine teach people.
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Using True Colors® and emotional intelligence strategies, I help teams, leaders, and educators understand why they communicate the way they do — and how to do it better.
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It’s not theory.
It’s a mix of science, story, and strategy that sticks.
​We don’t stop at insight —
we apply it.
Every workshop gives people real tools to build trust, connection, and results
that last.
Most speakers motivate.
I teach what makes
motivation last.
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My talks blend neuroscience, real-life stories, and actionable strategies drawn from
22½ years of leadership
and coaching.
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I don’t perform — I connect.
Every keynote brings humor, honesty, and practical tools that help people think,
lead, and live with
emotional intelligence.
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It’s not fluff or theory.
It’s strategy with soul — communication that
actually works in real life.
Before You Go...
You’ve spent years showing up for everyone else —
the job, the family, the expectations.
But who’s been showing up for you?
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You don’t need another productivity hack or positive quote.
You need connection — real, steady, no-filter connection —
with people who see you, not a performance.
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That’s what RealWomen Connect™ is built for.
It’s the space where strong women stop holding it all in, start having
real conversations, and finally feel like they belong again.
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If something in you whispered “yes,” follow it.
Come see what it feels like to be surrounded by women who get it.
"I cannot emphasize how life-changing it is to counsel with Dr. Renea one-on-one. She taught me how to take a slightly different approach when communicating with people. The results were like magic. The more I learned, the more productive I was, and my interactions were more effective. Take Dr. Renea up on her free 30-minute session to see if you click with her!"
Nikki Grote
Attorney & Owner,
Grote Law, PLLC
"Dr. Renea is a GODSEND. I’ve been seeing her for almost 2 years now. My very first session with her broke down THICK walls I’d built up over decades and decades to 'protect myself.' I’m finally on a journey that I am PROUD of…. The version of ‘ME’ now is far better than if I’d have stayed in complacency and self destruction. She truly is the 'Guide on the Side'."
Tristan Evans
Licensed P/C Insurance Agent, The Plexus Groupe
"My experience with Life Coach Renea was outstanding. She expertly guided me to understand myself and others better, offering deep insights and practical advice. Her sessions are incredibly productive, leading to significant personal and professional growth. I highly recommend Renea to anyone seeking meaningful development."
Jennifer Sistrunk
COO,
Oakline Floors
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