Celia is an inspiration to associates across our company. Her authenticity shines through in her story-telling and she has a brilliant way of connecting her life lessons to everyday challenges we all face as leaders. She has a unique ability to coach senior executives using direct and honest feedback helping them face into behaviors and situations that are limiting their success. She arms you with ideas that make you better.

Celia Swanson is an authentic leader with a bias for execution and the courage to influence change. She is thoughtful, dynamic and engaging. Whether moderating a panel of experts or motivating a group of leaders, she works to create impact with CEOs and her peers. In a recent lively, energizing session, Celia interviewed a national thought leader, asking probing questions and adding actionable suggestions, as she helped prepare representatives of five boards to make difficult but necessary decisions.

I have had the honor of knowing Celia since 2003, first when we recruited her as a board member for our foundation during the capital campaign, then as an outstanding leader in our community with a heart for serving others. She is truly a gifted speaker and a woman of integrity and compassion. She speaks from the heart with true transparency and vulnerability, allowing those with whom she connects to learn valuable lessons on navigating life and on making a difference. You can trust that she will always give her personal and honest best, regardless of the situation and circumstances.

Celia Swanson is a dynamic leader and has a great way of engaging an audience and encouraging them to make a difference in how they move forward from that moment. At a recent event for the local Northwest Arkansas chapter of Network of Executive Women we had over 60+ attendees in the area learn from your experience and commit to making a difference walking out the door. Celia has great examples to share, key lessons and her four tenets on overcoming leadership challenges were applied across multiple experience levels. Celia is a fantastic and engaging speaker and we are honored that she contributed in a BIG way to our local chapter.