OUR MISSION IS TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE, HIGH-IMPACT TRAINING AND COACHING TO PROGRESSIVE LEADERS EVERYWHERE
Tracy Spears and Wally Schmader have coached over 100,000 professionals through keynotes, conferences, webinars, and broadcasts. Their powerful collaborative approach has helped professionals all over the world to improve their leadership skills and their understanding of how to positively influence people and organizations. As Co-Founders of the Exceptional Leaders Lab, Tracy and Wally have developed an international community of progressive leaders.
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OUR TEAM

Tracy Spears
Founder
Tracy Spears is an internationally recognized speaker, trainer, and thought leader. Her broad expertise, combined with her relatable and passionate delivery, have made her an in-demand speaker. Tracy’s specialties include; diversity & inclusion, workplace communication, organizational culture development, leadership coaching and strategic planning. Tracy is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Wally Schmader
CEO
Wally Schmader is a deeply experienced leadership trainer, facilitator and coach. He has developed programs and content that have influenced thousands of leaders worldwide. Wally’s ideas and recommendations have been featured in dozens of publications and media outlets. Exceptional Leaders Playbook is Wally’s third game-changing book on the topic of leadership. Wally is based in Norfolk, Virginia.

Rosemary Harris
VP of Community Relations
Rosemary Harris a dynamic sales and marketing executive with over 20 years of experience across several industries, including wireless, internet, and revenue cycle management solutions Rosemary is responsible for our local and national community outreach. Working to align our organization with causes and organizations we want to support and contribute to. She sits on various boards and committees to support and further our company vision.

Melissa Siemens
Client Relations Director
Melissa Siemens has a deep and varied background in HR, benefits, community relations, marketing and training. She manages and organizes the Exceptional Leaders Lab’s client relationships to make certain that every client gets exactly the support and leadership programs they need to reach their objectives

Ronda Baucom
Director of Digital Marketing
Ronda Baucom has an extensive background in non-profit and retail leadership. She has worked with international organizations, franchise groups and volunteer organizations. She manages the Exceptional Leaders Lab’s digital and social networking strategy, marketing and promoting progressive leadership content across several platforms.