Yolanda M. Smith
Building Leaders & Powerful Brands | 2025 Stevie Award Winner-Best Coach | Elevating Teams, Culture, and Performance | Inc. Power Partner | Strategy, Coaching, and Professional Development
- Role
- Strategic Advisor at New Enterprise Ventures
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Yolanda M. Smith
Authority Leader Framework®Elevating Leaders. Strengthening Teams. Driving Results.In today’s complex corporate and business environment, leadership is no longer just about expertise, it’s about influence, alignment, and execution. Organizations that succeed are led by individuals who can inspire confidence, mobilize teams, and deliver results under pressure.At Branding 4 Success (B4S), we deliver high-impact corporate training and coaching designed to develop leadership, enhance engagement, and drive peak performance. B4S helps your leaders lead with clarity, confidence, and a results-driven mindset. As a recognized expert in personal branding, executive coaching, and leadership development, I work with professionals and organizations ready to sharpen their leadership edge and increase their impact. My work sits at the intersection of leadership, brand authority, strategy, and performance because when leaders are clear, teams perform better.Corporate Training & Leadership SolutionsOur instructor-led programs are delivered live and virtually, designed to build resilient, high-performing leaders and cohesive teams:Leadership Development Workshops – Executive presence, personal brand authority, communication, and emotional intelligence for today\'s leaders.Executive Coaching – Strategic, results-driven coaching that strengthens leadership effectiveness, team alignment, and organizational impact.Strategic Consulting – Customized solutions focused on brand positioning, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness.Keynote Speaking – High-impact keynotes that challenge thinking, energize leaders, and reinforce culture. We\'ve partnered with HR teams and senior leaders to develop the Brand Builders Leadership Academy, delivering programs that consistently improve leadership effectiveness, boost engagement, and enhance team performance. Some of our trusted partners include top organizations, including GEICO, Eli Lilly, The Kroger Company, Medtronic, and IU Health.I\'m honored to be a 2025 Stevie Awards Winner for Best Coach or Mentor and an Inc. Magazine Power Partner. I\'m also an award-winning speaker and four-time bestselling author, trusted by organizations navigating growth, change, and leadership transitions.Whether you\'re strengthening your leadership pipeline or preparing executives for bigger roles, we help leaders show up with authority and lead with results. One thing\'s for certain: when leadership is strong, everything else follows.Learn more at
Experience
Strategic Advisor
Jul 2023 — Present · US
New Enterprise Ventures is a consulting firm specializing in delivering transformative strategy and business development to accelerate penetration in the US healthcare market. We are uniquely positioned to guide early-stage companies and industry leaders to make better-informed business decisions that require both technical insight and unsurpassed access to cutting-edge technologies and economic buyers.
Education
360Reach Personal Branding Certification
Certified Brand Analyst, Personal Brand Assessment
2020 — 2020
Georgetown University
Executive Leadership Certification, Influence & Decision Making
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing and Business Analysis
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Health Care
2008 — 2010
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