“I work with my clients to help them learn to coach themselves, so they can continue handling issues long after our engagement ends.”
Connie Wilder, Executive Coach & CEO, brings more than 25 years of experience to both corporate and non-profit companies, by partnering with individuals and teams to help them increase their effectiveness and find more fulfillment at work. This results in higher retention, productivity, and performance.
She works closely with C-Level Executives and Boards of Directors to provide coaching and training in Leadership Skills, Strategy, Communication Skills, and Conflict Resolution. Connie also works with managers and teams to help improve their effectiveness and performance. As an accomplished Speech Coach, she supports strong speakers in becoming extraordinary, compelling communicators.
Connie’s career spans Sales Management, Marketing, Training, Communications, and Leadership Development, within industries such as Technology, Insurance, Healthcare, Advertising, Legal, Telecommunications, Natural Wellness Products, and more, working with companies such as Centex Telemanagement, MFS Intelenet, Woodruff Sawyer, Knock, Inc., MEDA (Metropolitan Economic Development Association), NorthPoint Communications, and Cambridge Naturals.
Recognized for building trusted relationships and shaping healthy high-performing cultures, she excels at developing executives into transformational leaders with strong teams. She has a unique ability to help them uncover anything that may be impeding their true brilliance and strengths, so they can lead from that place.
Connie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University and is a certified coach through Coach Training Alliance, an ICF-accredited program. She is also a Master Graduate of Rapport Leadership International. She previously served on the boards of directors for RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association’s San Francisco Chapter, Yellow Tree Theater in Osseo, Minnesota, and Students Rising Above, a nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA.
About Connie Wilder
When Connie is not working, she enjoys various activities such as volunteering, skiing, and traveling to places such as Cinque Terre, Italy (one of her, and her family’s, favorites), Vail, Colorado, and sailing in the British Virgin Islands. She lives in Maple Grove, Minnesota, with her husband and their young adult twins.
Testimonials
“Working with Connie has transformed our team. She is much more that an executive coach. She is a transformational leadership coach.”
Lili Hall, CEO, KNOCK, Inc.“Connie helped me rediscover my desire to ‘hit the cover off the ball’ in my personal and professional life.”
Joe, One of Connie's First Clients“Connie’s coaching has been among the highest-impact professional development experiences I’ve had. She’s had such a positive influence on my career that I’ve referred her to many other professionals—all of whom have gone out of their way to thank me for connecting them to Connie.”
Priya Cherian Huskins, Esquire, Partner, SVP Woodrfuff Sawyer“Connie helped me find clarify and strength, and I am deeply grateful for her expert coaching during a difficult period”
Jan Kang, Chief Legal Officer, Chronicle