Deondra Wardelle
President & CEO @On To The Next One Consulting
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WORK HISTORY
President & CEO @On To The Next One Consulting
Indianapolis, IN, US
As President and CEO of On To The Next One Consulting, Deondra Wardelle helps not-for-profit and civic leaders engage staff and boards, clarify strategic priorities, and achieve measurable results, often within 90 days.Deondra and her team move organizations from planning to confident execution, building momentum and cultivating cultures of innovation.Key Responsibilities & Impact Led board retreats and strategy and alignment workshops for senior leaders and boards, including the OneVoice – Martindale Brightwood Board, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), and Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging resulting in actionable roadmaps and increased engagement. Guided Intend Indiana in developing a comprehensive five-year strategic vision and strategic plans for the four initiatives: Affordable Home Matters, Build Fund, Edge Fund, and Renew Landbank, fostering leadership alignment and enhancing cross-team collaboration. Coach leaders and hybrid teams on incorporating continuous improvement frameworks, such as Toyota Kata and Lean Six Sigma, into strategic and daily work plans, resulting in a 25% reduction in process bottlenecks. Design and lead custom leadership retreats and training sessions, boosting organizational alignment and employee engagement scores by an average of 35%. Speaking Highlights Opening keynote speaker for the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Leadership Kick-Off, guiding leaders on aligning organizational and department goals while supporting ongoing employee development. Panel keynote speaker and workshop presenter at the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Dallas conference, sharing strategies to activate strategic plans through daily improvements. Keynote speaker and workshop presenter, and two-time co-host at the Toyota Kata Summit (KataCon), guiding global leaders in applying Improvement and Coaching Kata routines for strategic clarity, people development, and sustained growth.
EDUCATION
Western Kentucky University
🎓 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Corporate and Organizational Communication
ABOUT DEONDRA WARDELLE
Research shows that 95% of employees are unaware of their organization’s strategy. I guide nonprofit leaders to bridge the gap between their plans and priorities, transforming them into measurable results within 90 days.I am Deondra Wardelle (she/her/hers) — Executive Coach, Leadership Strategist, Workshop Facilitator, International Keynote Speaker, and Host of The Lead Boldly™ Podcast. I am also the Founder and Owner of On To The Next One Consulting, LLC, a certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE). We partner with mission-driven organizations to help nonprofit leaders turn strategic plans into action. Whether new leadership teams are finding their footing or organizations are navigating succession or implementation gaps, we bring structure, alignment, and accountability so strategies and priorities move from dreaming to doing.With over 30 years of experience in executive coaching, continuous improvement, HR leadership, and global operations, I have partnered with leaders and teams around the world navigate change, execute strategic plans, and deliver sustainable results. My signature framework, The Strategic Visioning Experience™, employs a four-step process improvement model that helps organizations clarify priorities, align teams, and turn vision into measurable impact within 90 days.Before founding my firm, I served as Chief Strategy Officer at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and as a Global Director of Performance Excellence at WestRock Company. These experiences strengthened my conviction that bold leadership, clear communication, and alignment are the key to engagement, innovation, and long-term success.Through coaching, consulting, and speaking engagements, I equip leaders to Lead Boldly™, promoting clarity, collaboration, and continuous growth to energize individuals, strengthen culture, and increase mission effectiveness.If your organization is ready to move from ideas to implementation, from #DreamingToDoing, from uncertainty to clarity, and from vision to measurable progress, let’s connect.
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