Desiree Foster-Collins

About Desiree Foster-Collins

I work at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and technology integration.I support leaders and entrepreneurs making decisions in complex, real-world environments, from utility projects to advisory and technology-enabled growth. My focus is clarity, practical systems, and leadership that holds when the pressure is on.I don’t separate leadership from execution or strategy from systems. They rise and fall together. When they’re integrated, decisions are cleaner and progress is sustainable.My background includes utility projects across T&D, transportation electrification, new business development, business process and technology integration, and learning and development programming, including work with business resource groups.I also bring experience in executive advisory and practical technology enablement & support for high-performing women professionals in transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, including human-centered AI literacy tools designed to reduce friction. I work across industries because the fundamentals of leadership don’t change, only the context does.Available Services:• Management Advisory & Decision Support• Strategic Planning & Business Development• Utility Consulting & Project Management• Human-centered Tech & AI Integration• Business Process & Systems Improvement• Frontline Leader Coaching & Training• Learning & Professional Development inc. Business Resource Groups• Program & Initiative Design• Behavioral AssessmentsLife is good. God is good.

Experience

1. Executive Leadership Trainer

   Maxwell Leadership

   Feb 2016 — Present · Riverside, CA, US

   As an Executive Leadership Trainer of Maxwell Leadership and Founder & Managing Director of EBD Collective, LLC, I am certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, Advanced Behavioral Analysis (D.I.S.C), professional soft skills and personal growth. Trained and mentored by John Maxwell, mentors of his world-class faculty and I am equipped with the tools, resources, and experience to help you and your team improve your productivity, performance, and profitability.I use Behavioral Analysis (DISC) in my work with clients to help them DISCover more about themselves and the strengths they possess. Discovering one\'s personality style enables individuals and teams to enhance communication, strengthen relationships, implement predictive hiring processes, increase employee retention, and more.Whether you are looking for a facilitator for group workshops, corporate training in leadership, effective communications, speaking, sales, or coaching skills for your leaders, or a speaker for your next event, I have access to exclusive content that is only available through a certified Executive Leadership Trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team to help you reach your goals and objectives.

Education

• College of the Canyons

  A.S. Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General

  2001 — 2003

• Aveta Business Institute

  Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt

  2014 — 2015

Skills

• Leadership Development
• Team Building
• Teaching
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Live Events
• Business Process Improvement
• Behavioural Change
• Change Management
• Career Development Coaching
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Leadership
• Training
• Customer Service
• Social Media
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Coaching
• Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Motivational Speaking
• People Management
• Personal Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Staff Development
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Entrepreneurship
• Healthcare
• Organizational Development