Men To Watch 2025 honoree La Mar Richardson

La Mar Richardson, CPCC, SHRM-CP, is a dynamic leader, entrepreneur, and

passionate advocate for career empowerment. With over 25 years of progressive leadership in Fortune 500 operations and human resources, La Mar has forged a reputation for driving performance, mentoring high-potential talent, and building sustainable talent pipelines. After a pivotal layoff five months shy of retirement eligibility, he transformed personal adversity into purpose—vowing never to leave another professional unprepared.

As the founder and CEO of Unique Career Coaching Services, LLC (UCCS), La Mar leverages his Certified Professional Career Coach and Talent Strategist credentials to guide mid-career professionals, career changers, and underserved communities toward clarity, confidence, and career fulfillment. He has helped an assembly-line worker ascend to a global marketing executive role, encouraged first-generation college graduates to pursue advanced degrees, and designed hundreds of personalized coaching programs that pair research-driven insights with soulful guidance. His career impact spans from engineering floors to executive suites, and from classroom workshops to global HR strategy.

A sought-after facilitator and community partner, La Mar currently serves as a Career Facilitator with Teen Quest in Flint & Genesee County, where he equips youth with essential workplace skills—from interview readiness to financial literacy. His entrepreneurial spirit is matched only by his commitment to service: through pro bono and sliding-scale initiatives, he ensures that all clients have access to transformative coaching.

La Mar’s entrepreneurial vision, strategic acumen, and unwavering passion for uplifting others make him a natural fit for the Black Leaders Worldwide community. As an active participant in “Weekend Connections,” he looks forward to collaborating with fellow Black leaders and entrepreneurs to advance global health, wealth, and legacy. Rooted in faith, service, and purpose, La Mar is not just building a business—he’s building a movement to help others rise boldly into careers and lives they love.