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 Meridith Elliott Powell, CSP, CPAE
Business Growth, Sales and Leadership Expert
A couple of years ago, I became fascinated by a pattern: when uncertainty hit, even the best leaders defaulted to doing all the problem-solving themselves. I wanted to discover why uncertainty made leaders more controlling instead of more empowering, so I started on a journey to find business leaders and organizations that had learned how to turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage.
I was able to uncover a wealth of knowledge. I discovered several companies that have managed to survive a wide range of adversity.
From economic downturns and depressions, world wars, and even a global pandemic — these organizations thrived because they shifted from top-down decision-making to cultures where every team member thinks critically, surfaces opportunities, and takes ownership of outcomes.
Through exhaustively researching these amazing organizations, I was able to find the common thread: they learned to ask for change instead of mandating it. And I compiled what I've learned into my proven strategy for building entrepreneurial thinking at every level.
This approach works and I want to share it with you. So contact me today to stop being the bottleneck and start building the proactive, solution-oriented team your ambitions demand.
Keynote Presentation
November 3, 2026 | 9:50 AM - 10:40 AM
In an era where speed, adaptability, and innovation determine success, Meridith offers a smarter, more sustainable path forward—rooted in shared ownership, entrepreneurial thinking, and everyday action.
Most senior leaders are still doing the bulk of thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making for their teams—leaving them overwhelmed and bottlenecked while their competitors move faster. Leadership expert, business strategist, Certified Speaking Professional, and award-winning author, Meridith Elliott Powell helps growth-driven leaders flip traditional leadership on its head.
Instead of carrying the full mental load, you'll learn to shift from top-down decision-making to a culture where every team member thinks critically, surfaces challenges early, and co-creates solutions. This is why her coaching programs, keynote presentations, and Ask for Change System focus on empowering leaders to stop being the bottleneck and start being the catalyst.
Move from reaction to reinvention. Build a workforce that is proactive, accountable, and always in motion.
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