Hey, I'm Chelsea

Chelsea Hix Powell is a TEDx speaker, leadership development expert and entrepreneur where she challenges traditional leadership expectations and empowers people to lead with authenticity and confidence.

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With more than a decade of experience in leadership development, coaching, and organizational effectiveness, Chelsea has dedicated her career to helping individuals and teams recognize their potential and make a meaningful impact.

She currently serves as Program Director of Leadership and Institutional Development for the University System of Georgia, where she designs and facilitates leadership programs, coaches leaders, and partners with institutions to strengthen organizational culture and effectiveness.

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A former NCAA Division I basketball player and collegiate coach, Chelsea's unconventional career also includes counseling, higher education leadership, and entrepreneurship as co-owner of Body Evolution Gym. She holds a graduate degree in counseling, is a National Certified Counselor, and maintains multiple leadership assessment certifications, including MBTI, DiSC, EQ-i 2.0, and FIRO-B.

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Known for her humor, authenticity, and engaging storytelling, Chelsea blends professional expertise with real-world experiences to challenge audiences to rethink what leadership looks like.

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Through her signature keynote, Stop Trying to Look Like a Leader, she encourages people to embrace their individuality, challenge outdated expectations, and recognize that effective leadership isn't about fitting a mold.

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Own your marks. Drop the performance. Lead anyway.