Legacy Rising
The leaders who move people are not the ones with the most polished presentations. They are the ones willing to tell the truth. I almost did not write my book. Not because I did not have a story. I had…
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I have a conversation fairly regularly that goes something like this. A leader reaches out. She is smart, accomplished, navigating something real. A transition. A team challenge. A strategic inflection point. A season where the demands of the role have…
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A myth-busting perspective for leaders who have outgrown traditional definitions of growth Let me tell you what I hear most often when I introduce myself as a healing-centered executive coach. There is usually a pause. Sometimes a polite nod. Occasionally…
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Last Thursday was one of those days I will never forget. In the morning, I had the honor of taking the stage at the TechSHEroes event to deliver my keynote, Joy in Life’s Journey. Sitting in the audience was someone…
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Over the past six months, I had the opportunity to deliver two keynote presentations for the same organization. The first focused on building inclusive workplaces. The second focused on resilience during challenging times. On the surface, those topics might seem…
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I haven’t written an article for myself in a while. But today feels like the right day to begin writing my life story honestly.Partially because I’m procrastinating.Partially because I’m thinking. A lot. I leave tomorrow for a writing retreat. My…
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After two decades working at the intersection of brand, strategy, and leadership, most recently as CEO of The BrandLab, I’ve come to understand something deeply: The strongest leaders aren’t just high performing; they’re deeply rooted in who they are. They…
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Kelli Williams is no stranger to leadership. With over two decades of experience across sectors, including roles as Chief Marketing Officer, award-winning consultant, and CEO of a nationally recognized nonprofit, she now brings her lived experience into her work as…
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Presented by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Smiling after an incredible day being honored as a 2025 Women in Business award recipient by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ)! Huge thanks to my former client turned great friend Kelli Schnieder for nominating me…
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Five Years After George Floyd, A Letter to Black Folks and Those Who Say They Care Five years. It’s been five years this month since the murder of George Floyd cracked open the soul of this nation. Five years since…
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