Dr. Valarie W. Harris, affectionately known as Dr. Val, is an empowerment coach, business consultant, educator, author, minister, and leadership trainer with more than four decades of experience inspiring others to walk boldly in purpose. As the CEO of Stepping Out with Purpose, LLC and Founder of Harris Elevation Empowerment Inc., she is passionate about equipping women, leaders, and ministry teams to grow in faith, confidence, clarity, and impact. Through her teaching, coaching, and leadership development resources, Dr. Val helps individuals recognize the greatness within them and use their gifts to serve others with excellence. Her workbook, The Effects of Prayer in the Life of a Leader, reflects her belief that prayer is not only a spiritual discipline, but a powerful foundation for vision, planning, teamwork, and purposeful leadership. Her mission is to help leaders step out with courage and lead with prayer, wisdom, and purpose.