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About Bonita Lockings

Bonita Lockings is an ICF Certified Professional Coach and SHRM–PHR Certified Human Resources Executive with over 25 years of experience in human resources leadership, talent and project management, and executive coaching.

A lifelong learner and teacher, Bonita has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations grow through clarity, trust, and thoughtful leadership. Her work spans for-profit and nonprofit organizations, community groups, and leadership teams across a wide range of industries with companies such as IBM, Tenneco Oil E&P, the law firm of Vinson and Elkins, the Greater Houston Partnership.

Bonita’s career experience includes serving as a Chief Human Resources Officer, where she led people strategy, organizational development, and in-house executive coaching for emerging and senior leaders. In these roles, she partnered closely with executive teams, providing guidance through change, growth, and complex people challenges.

Her coaching style is dynamic, honest, and deeply human and was developed serving as an internal and external coach. Clients often describe her presence as grounded and steady-creating a space where honest conversation feels possible, even when topics are difficult. She challenges leaders thoughtfully, helping them see blind spots, question long-held assumptions, and move toward more intentional action.

Bonita brings an unorthodox yet practical tone to her work. She believes leadership development should be real, not performative. Growth, in her view, happens when leaders are willing to sit with discomfort, listen to their inner voice deeply, and take responsibility for how their behavior shapes outcomes.

With a proven track record and long-standing client relationships, Bonita is known for delivering on what she promises both as a consultant and as a coach. Her clients trust her not only for her expertise, but for her integrity, discretion, and commitment to meaningful results.

Licenses & Certifications

Bonita Lockings brings a strong foundation of professional training and recognized credentials to her coaching and consulting work. Her certifications reflect a deep commitment to ethical practice, continuous learning, and high standards in leadership development and human resources.

Certified Coach Associate Professional Certified Coach (ACC)

This coaching certification reflects rigorous training in professional coaching competencies, collaborative problem-solving, and client-centered development. It equips Bonita to support leaders through complex challenges with clarity, structure, and insight.

As an Associate Professional Certified Coach, Bonita meets the high standards set for experienced coaches who demonstrate mastery in leadership coaching, ethical practice, and client impact. This credential reflects both experience and a consistent record of results.

ICF (International Coaching Federation) Professional Associate Coaching Certification (ACC®)

The ACC validates competence according to the highest industry standards, demonstrates adherence to the ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics. It serves as the first step in Bonita’s ICF credentialing journey. Which progresses to Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master Certified Coach (MCC).

Professional in Human Resources (PHR®)

The PHR® certification recognizes comprehensive knowledge of human resources management, talent strategy, and organizational leadership. It reflects Bonita’s long-standing expertise in HR leadership roles and her ability to bridge people strategy with business objectives.

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Why This Matters

These credentials are more than titles. They represent a blend of coaching excellence and real-world HR leadership experience. Clients benefit from guidance that is both professionally grounded and practically relevant-support that considers the human side of leadership while staying aligned with world and organizational realities.