No Grease
Leadership Development and Coaching Innovation
No Grease
No Grease partnered with Indigo Innovation Group to design and implement the first-ever barber coaching program, fostering leadership development across the enterprise. With three cohorts participating, the program has received national recognition and funding from the Truist Foundation.
About No Grease
No Grease is a nationally recognized barbershop brand dedicated to excellence in barbering and entrepreneurship. Through innovative programs and partnerships, No Grease empowers barbers to achieve professional and personal growth, fostering a culture of leadership and community impact.
"Driving innovation in leadership coaching."
"Empowering barber professionals."
Challenge
No Grease sought to enhance leadership development across its enterprise and establish a coaching program tailored to the unique needs of barbers. The challenge involved designing a program that could support professional growth, foster diversity in coaching, and achieve recognition within the industry.
Implementing the first-ever barber coaching program aimed to empower the team.
Solution
Indigo Innovation Group collaborated with No Grease to design and implement a groundbreaking barber coaching program. Key initiatives included:
Leadership Development: Delivered strategic coaching and guidance to leaders across the enterprise, equipping them with tools for professional growth and organizational impact.
Barber Coaching Program: Designed and facilitated the first-ever barber coaching program, engaging three cohorts and focusing on leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal development.
Recognition and Funding: Secured investment from the Truist Foundation and achieved national recognition through the Coach Diversity Institute’s National Coaching Award.
This innovative approach empowered No Grease to elevate its brand and establish a standard for leadership and coaching within the barbering industry.
Results
Through its partnership with Indigo Innovation Group, No Grease achieved:
Successful implementation of the barber coaching program, with participation from three cohorts.
Enhanced leadership capacity across the enterprise, fostering growth and innovation.
National recognition for its coaching program and investment from the Truist Foundation, underscoring its impact and industry leadership.
Impact
Impact: The barber coaching program, co-created with Indigo Innovation Group, has set a new standard for leadership and professional development within the barbering industry. This initiative continues to inspire barbers to achieve their full potential, driving personal and professional success while strengthening No Grease’s legacy as a leader in the field.
- Damian Johnson
