Inspiring Vision Meets Practical Advice
Quickly shifting technology environment is making it challenging for any industry to succeed without the fabric of innovation. Kelly inspires through storytelling. She shares lessons and perspectives with people through her speaking. Kelly can also spark a conversation that brings diversity and inclusion front and center. For inspiration and guidance, she can talk about her path of being "Born to Disrupt", and what that has meant for her life. She has been developing a new research community using its purpose to attract others.
Vision, strong will, and fortitude. Those are the keys to building something from nothing. Those keys may seem at odds with the status quo, but when you’re born to disrupt, the status quo is just a speed bump on the path to manifest your dreams. It’s time to mobilize. To be the leader you know you are, keep moving forward, one step or one leap at a time. With a dry sense of humor and true vulnerability, Kelly will inspire you to give yourself the next push needed.
Vision, strong will, and fortitude. Those are the keys to building something from nothing. Those keys may seem at odds with the status quo, but when you’re born to disrupt, the status quo is just a speed bump on the path to manifest your dreams. It’s time to mobilize. To be the leader you know you are, keep moving forward, one step or one leap at a time. With a dry sense of humor and true vulnerability, Kelly will inspire you to give yourself the next push needed.
Career Path
Kelly Stickel serves as the founder and CEO of Remodista, Inc., a research and business consulting firm dedicated to examining global retail disruption. With a collaborative mindset, Kelly focuses on unraveling the intricate layers of business disruption and translating valuable insights into actionable strategies for companies navigating the challenges of our time, including globalization, climate change, and the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Having spent a decade at Accenture and Acquity Group, Kelly has honed her expertise in connecting people, cultivating women leaders, and devising effective business development strategies within the realm of management consulting. Alongside her consulting work, she has consistently dedicated time to researching and envisioning the future of business.
Kelly is driven by a passionate commitment to cultivating women leaders and empowering them to reach the pinnacle of success. In 2016, she launched the Women2Watch in Business Disruption program, illuminating the remarkable accomplishments of women leaders who are shaping the future of business. Through this initiative, she has successfully placed over 500 women in prominent keynotes and panels at prestigious conferences worldwide. In 2016, she founded and built Women Influence Chicago, an impactful award winning program that lives in 1871 + ITA. Many of the Women2Watch honorees exited companies, gain executive roles with equity, were acquired, gained investment, broke barriers, won executive roles with equity, and gain public board seats around the globe. The impacts are still being made.
Additionally, Kelly conceived and launched the HALO community in 2017—an enduring project that brings together experts focused on visionary solutions for unsolved business challenges. Operating under the principle of "Help A Leader Out" (HALO), this community serves as an umbrella for various other communities, groups, and forums, facilitating the sharing of programs and attracting new customers. Kelly firmly believes that trusted community is the future of business, where collaboration and support foster innovation and growth.
Kelly's dedication to women's leadership extends beyond recognition and advocacy.
In 2022, she released the Women2Watch Impact Report, which highlights the significant achievements of women leaders and now assists executives and companies in their growth journeys. Leveraging her expertise, Kelly offers invaluable guidance in growth strategy, investment, acquisition, operations, business development, lead generation, go-to-market strategy, brand development, program and product development, smart manufacturing, web 3, community development, alliance partnerships, stewardship, and international conference development.
Her contributions to the business world, particularly in the realm of empowering women leaders, exemplify her unwavering commitment to advancing innovation and fostering collaboration. Her visionary approach and dedication to building trusted communities pave the way for a future where business thrives through the collective efforts of diverse and inclusive leaders.
Having spent a decade at Accenture and Acquity Group, Kelly has honed her expertise in connecting people, cultivating women leaders, and devising effective business development strategies within the realm of management consulting. Alongside her consulting work, she has consistently dedicated time to researching and envisioning the future of business.
Kelly is driven by a passionate commitment to cultivating women leaders and empowering them to reach the pinnacle of success. In 2016, she launched the Women2Watch in Business Disruption program, illuminating the remarkable accomplishments of women leaders who are shaping the future of business. Through this initiative, she has successfully placed over 500 women in prominent keynotes and panels at prestigious conferences worldwide. In 2016, she founded and built Women Influence Chicago, an impactful award winning program that lives in 1871 + ITA. Many of the Women2Watch honorees exited companies, gain executive roles with equity, were acquired, gained investment, broke barriers, won executive roles with equity, and gain public board seats around the globe. The impacts are still being made.
Additionally, Kelly conceived and launched the HALO community in 2017—an enduring project that brings together experts focused on visionary solutions for unsolved business challenges. Operating under the principle of "Help A Leader Out" (HALO), this community serves as an umbrella for various other communities, groups, and forums, facilitating the sharing of programs and attracting new customers. Kelly firmly believes that trusted community is the future of business, where collaboration and support foster innovation and growth.
Kelly's dedication to women's leadership extends beyond recognition and advocacy.
In 2022, she released the Women2Watch Impact Report, which highlights the significant achievements of women leaders and now assists executives and companies in their growth journeys. Leveraging her expertise, Kelly offers invaluable guidance in growth strategy, investment, acquisition, operations, business development, lead generation, go-to-market strategy, brand development, program and product development, smart manufacturing, web 3, community development, alliance partnerships, stewardship, and international conference development.
Her contributions to the business world, particularly in the realm of empowering women leaders, exemplify her unwavering commitment to advancing innovation and fostering collaboration. Her visionary approach and dedication to building trusted communities pave the way for a future where business thrives through the collective efforts of diverse and inclusive leaders.