“To create clarity around your professional goals, you first have to understand where you are and then create a plan to get to where you want to be. I support you in creating this plan throughout your journey.”
— Anita Pool-Genes
Meet Anita Pool-Genes, CPCC, PCC:
Anita Pool-Genes is an award-winning Chief Sales Strategist and Certified Professional Coach partnering with People Leaders, Executives Coach, and Facilitating Team Workshops. She has received a Certificate of Outstanding Service as a Workforce Development Coach Servicing Young Adults (16-24) in a Job Readiness Program in Chicago.
Anita has worked in the Broadcast Media Sales Industry for over 30 years. Her client-centric focus, natural talent for New Business Development, and drive to help others achieve their goals are key ingredients to her successful sales career. Anita is the winner of numerous sales achievement awards throughout her entire career, including New Business Development. She is also a trained Brainstorming Facilitator. She’s been featured in Who’s Who in Black Chicago, 4th Edition, and, most recently, voted the Chicago Defender’s 2018 Woman of Excellence Honoree.
Anita studied at Robert Morris College in Chicago and The Co-Active Training Institute, an ICF (International Coaching Federation) accredited professional coaching program. Anita is a member of ICF Global and the Chicago Chapter. She received her Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) Credential from the Co-Active Training Institute and upskilled her ACC Certification to PCC - Professional Certified Coach Credentials from the International Coaching Federation in January 2024.
An active community member, Anita volunteered as Comcast/Effectv’s Internet Essential Ambassador and led the efforts of Comcast Cares Day in Chicago. She has served as Vice-Chair and Membership Chair/Nominating Committee on the Streeterville Chamber of Commerce. She also held Board positions with non-profit organizations, including Vice President of The Alliance for Women in Media-Chicago, the Black Women’s Expo Advisory Panel, and Morgan Park Boys and Girls Club.
She recently completed a three-year contract with the Hope Center Foundation as a Workforce Development Coach, a Job Readiness Program customized for Youths/Young Adults aged 16-24.
Anita’s background in the corporate world, combined with her experience as a Certified Professional Coach, enables her to inspire and bring a fresh approach to People Leaders & Executives charged with enhancing their team dynamics and impact. It’s all about self-reflective transformation of untapped potential.
What People Are Saying
“I was honored to have Anita Genes as one of our panelists during our special screening of See The Light at the Chicago Public Library. The film deals with the difficult subject of suicide and Anita was able to offer our audience grounded, clear, spirit-filled answers to their questions. This is what makes her a great life coach. She is very empathetic and professional. When you are looking to take the next step forward, coaching sessions with Anita can be the catalyst for real change in your life.”
— Aretha Tatum, Writer/Director of See The Light
“Anita Genes....Awesome”! I planned a meeting with a group of 27 individuals from all walks of life…with no clear direction on how to pull it all together so that I could achieve the desired outcome. I was amazed when Anita shared that she was a Brainstorming Facilitator and could assist me. That's exactly what she did! She gave the meeting direction and focus. She was non-judgmental of participants' ideas and thereby encouraged them to share their thoughts. The group responded with enthusiasm and wonderful participation. “
— Mary Mitchell, Gorgeous Galleries Art
“Anita Genes has a Mentoring spirit and is a naturally gifted Personal Coach. She encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and with her support and coaching, I was elevated to from just being an active member of the Alliance of Women in Media to President of the organization!”