Carol Wagner

Carol offers over 30 years of deep expertise in human resources, leadership development, and organizational consulting. Known for her straightforward yet respectful approach, Carol is adept at navigating complex challenges and facilitating meaningful growth for executives. Her extensive background includes significant roles in major consulting firms, heading leadership development for a $15B telecommunications giant, and shaping talent strategies within a $13B holding company overseeing 140+ manufacturing businesses.

As a certified coach through the esteemed Neuroleadership Institute, Carol integrates a robust understanding of neuroscience and meta-cognition into her practice. This unique perspective enables her to help leaders gain profound insights into their thought patterns and behaviors, unlocking new levels of effectiveness and decision-making.

Carol’s coaching philosophy is rooted in acceleration and targeted impact. Recognizing the demanding pace of the modern business world, she partners with leaders to achieve rapid clarity and actionable strategies that directly support their day-to-day effectiveness and contribute to the successful execution of strategic initiatives. Her entrepreneurial background, honed through running her own consulting business, provides her with a unique lens to help executives cultivate their own innovative strengths and leadership presence. She has also been an early advocate for the critical intersection of wellness and high performance, understanding its importance for sustained leadership effectiveness.

With Carol, leaders gain a dedicated partner committed to facilitating significant shifts and tangible results.

When she steps away from empowering leaders, Carol can often be found enjoying the outdoors, whether playing with her Portuguese Water Dog rescue, hiking through National Parks, or kayaking on the water.