Dr Andrea Richards Scott

Start with Clarity 

A Purpose Alignment Guide for Faith-Driven Women Ready to Build God-Honoring Businesses

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? This guide helps you move from confusion to clarity. Align your purpose with God’s calling and start building a business that honors Him and impacts lives.

Get Actionable Insights Into

  • Clarifying Your Calling:
    Uncover the passions, strengths, and burdens God placed in you to reveal your true assignment.

  • Defining Your Value:
    Use your story, skills, and faith to shape a unique business that serves who you're called to reach.

  • Making a Simple Plan:
    Turn your vision into faith-led steps so you can move forward confidently — no matter where you’re starting.

  • Building a Faith-Based Brand:
    Craft a brand that reflects your values, honors God, and connects deeply with your audience.

Why download this guide?

Find

Direction in

the Chaos

No more second-guessing your purpose or trying to figure it all out alone. Gain spiritual clarity and practical steps that align your work with God’s plan.

Build With Confidence and Conviction

Step away from confusion and into confidence. Learn how to move forward with a strategy that’s rooted in prayer, purpose, and divine wisdom.

Grow a

Business That

Honors God

Design a sustainable, purpose-driven business model that reflects your faith, serves others deeply, and thrives both spiritually and financially.

Why download this guide?

Find Direction in the Chaos

No more second-guessing your purpose or trying to figure it all out alone. Gain spiritual clarity and practical steps that align your work with God’s plan.

Build With Confidence and Conviction

Step away from confusion and into confidence. Learn how to move forward with a strategy that’s rooted in prayer, purpose, and divine wisdom.

Grow a Business That Honors God

Design a sustainable, purpose-driven business model that reflects your faith, serves others deeply, and thrives both spiritually and financially.

Hear From Our Client

When I met Andrea Richards Scott, I was an overworked and unhappy professional who had just decided to branch off on my own and start a business. I was great at the work that I did for my clients, but I had no idea how to successfully run a business by myself. It was not until I met with ARS Professional Development did I finally admit that my personal and professional lives were not going in the directions that I wanted them to go.
Andrea worked with me to create personal and professional goals so that I could live that life that I wanted. She led me to think about the tough questions that I had avoided asking myself, such as "What is my personal vision?" and "What do I want the rest of my life to be about?"
After months of meeting, Andrea taught me how to strategically grow my business and set benchmarks for my personal life and my business. My business would not be as successful as it is today if I did not seek guidance from ARS Professional Development. I highly recommend Andrea’s life and business coaching to others every time I get the chance.

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- Jazzy Wright
Marketing Writer at Assists on the Run
August 9, 2012 Jazzy was Dr. Andrea’s client

I began working with Dr. Andrea during a particularly intense period of transition in my life — a time marked by multiple significant changes that left me feeling uncertain and stretched. Andrea created a space that was not only safe and judgment-free, but also expansive, creative, and deeply grounding. Through her coaching, I gained clarity, confidence, and the tools to navigate complexity with a renewed sense of direction.
One tangible outcome from our work together was my successful application to a challenging, high-impact role that aligned with both my skills and aspirations — a goal that felt daunting before our sessions. Andrea’s ability to blend strategic insight with deep empathy makes her an exceptional coach. I would highly recommend her to any executive or business owner seeking a trusted partner in their growth journey.

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- Leena Sharma Seth
Develops the postures, practices, and principles that make inclusive, equitable, and belonging-abundant cultures possibles
May 5, 2025 -Leena was Andrea’s Client

I jumped at taking Andrea's course: “How to Put God in Your Business.” It’s one thing to experience worldly success; quite another to experience Christian success. The course provided detailed information and instructions to move your business forward as well as encouraged active participation along with support from both Andrea and other classmates. The class was DEFINITELY worth the time and money to attend, and it REALLY made a difference for me!

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- Dana Dosset
City of Little Rock - Department of Community programs
April 27, 2012, Dana was Dr. Andrea’s client

Before working with Dr. Andrea Richards Scott, I felt overwhelmed and unsure about how to transition from my 9-to-5 into retirement. I had spent so much time taking care of others that I struggled to prioritize myself, let alone figure out what my next chapter should look like. Through her structured, step-by-step approach, she helped me reset my mindset, embrace self-care as a priority, and gain clarity on what I truly needed for success – financially, emotionally, and professionally. With her guidance, I found the courage to push past the fears and obstacles that had been holding me back. What once seemed daunting became completely doable. She not only helped me map out a clear path forward, but also gave me confidence to take action. Now, I feel empowered to build my legacy with intention, knowing I have a solid plan in place. I’m excited about my future in a way I never thought possible before. If you’re looking for clarity, confidence, and a proven process to guide your next steps, I highly recommend working with Dr. Andrea Richards Scott!

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- Mae
Transitioning from work to retirement

"Before working with Dr. Scott, I felt overwhelmed and unsure about how to transition from my 9-to-5 into retirement. I had spent so much time taking care of others that I struggled to prioritize myself, let alone figure out what my next chapter should look like. Through her structured, step-by-step approach, she helped me reset my mindset, embrace self-care as a priority, and gain clarity on what I truly needed for success – financially, emotionally, and professionally. With her guidance, I found the courage to push past the fears and obstacles that had been holding me back. What once seemed daunting became completely doable. She not only helped me map out a clear path forward but also gave me confidence to take action. Now, I feel empowered to build my legacy with intention, knowing I have a solid plan in place. I’m excited about my future in a way I never thought possible before. If you’re looking for clarity, confidence, and a proven process to guide your next steps, I highly recommend working with Dr. Scott!"

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- Mae S. Shelby,NC

Throughout my career, Andrea has been an invaluable, reliable partner in helping me tackle leadership and organizational challenges at all levels. Without fail, Andrea offered tailored support at each session helping me navigate the unique challenges I faced in my organization. Andrea helped me build resilience and fostered my self-confidence while empowering me to lead with authenticity and authority.
What I truly appreciated about working with Andrea was her role as a confidential sounding board. She encouraged me to look at issues from perspectives I hadn't considered on my own, often leading to breakthroughs and many aha moments I would not have reached independently. She helped me build self-awareness and gave me the tools to reflect on my actions and decisions in meaningful ways.
Andrea’s commitment to confidentiality and her unwavering support allowed me to be open and vulnerable in our sessions, which does not come naturally to me and was key in my personal growth over the years.
Andrea’s coaching service is well worth the investment. Her methods, such as the appreciative inquiry approach (which I now use daily) and reflection journaling, have had a lasting impact on my professional and personal growth. I regularly review and utilize the tools and strategies Andrea shared outside of our coaching session. Andrea’s ability to tailor her coaching to my specific needs has helped me become a more effective leader and a more self-aware individual. Andrea is a trusted, skilled, and incredibly supportive coach who can help you navigate challenges, grow as a leader, and, overall, be a better person.

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- QueTran Nguyen, Senior Leader Office of Transition Initiative (USAID)

About Andrea Scott

I am a Christian Business Coach, Educator, Organizational Development Consultant, and Strategic Facilitator with over 20 years of experience helping mission-driven leaders and organizations align vision with execution. Whether guiding a senior team through cultural transformation or coaching a faith-driven entrepreneur through scale-up, my work is rooted in purpose, systems thinking, and transformational learning.
Throughout my career, I’ve helped leaders across government, nonprofit, academic, and private sectors navigate change, drive alignment, and design high-impact retreats and learning experiences. Today, I channel that same depth of expertise to support faith-based women entrepreneurs—women who are called to the marketplace and ready to grow businesses that honor God and build a legacy.

As Founder & CEO of PurposeQuest Coaching, LLC, I help Christian women who are struggling to grow purpose-driven businesses develop the clarity, strategy, and systems needed to create generational wealth—spiritually and financially.
I bring a rare blend of strategic expertise and spiritual insight to every engagement. My approach integrates biblical principles with proven business frameworks, equipping women to launch, grow, and scale businesses that align with their calling and create lasting kingdom impact.
With a doctorate in Human and Organizational Learning from The George Washington University, and a background in leadership development, DEIA strategy, executive coaching, and organizational transformation, I bridge academic rigor with hands-on, real-world experience.
My mission is simple:
To help you build a business that honors your God-given gifts, others powerfully, and expands your influence—for His glory. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Let’s build toward that together.