Madonna Kehl

About Madonna Kehl

As an experienced leader and leadership development/talent development/talent development expert, I have success empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential through transformational learning and development strategies. My work spans leadership coaching, talent strategy, and personal development, enabling businesses to cultivate high-performing teams and create thriving, people-centered cultures. Having led various large-scale programs & transformation initiatives, I specialize in developing leaders at all levels, helping them build critical skills in emotional intelligence, mindset, and self-awareness. My approach has consistently led to measurable success for organizations and individuals, driving performance improvements, engagement, and sustainable growth.My speciality is to lead and architect scalable leadership ecosystems that strengthen succession readiness, executive capability, and organizational effectiveness across complex enterprises. I have a proven ability to translate business strategy into multi-year leadership development roadmaps, unified leadership frameworks, and pathways for professionals through executive leaders. I am a trusted advisor to senior executives, leading high-performing teams and multimillion-dollar portfolios to deliver measurable business impact. I have been recognized for passion and commitment to accelerating talent development across organizations and for leading high-quality, effective learning programs. As the founder of The MindSpark Co, a talent development/talent management company, I bring a deep understanding of what it takes to elevate leaders and transform organizational cultures. MindSpark is a leadership development advisory firm partnering with organizations to design enterprise leadership strategies, strengthen executive capability, and build scalable development ecosystems aligned with business growth and succession readiness. I am passionate about helping others unlock their potential and watching the lasting impact that effective leadership can have on teams, businesses, and communities. Enterprise Leadership Strategy | Executive Development | Leadership Capability FrameworksStrategic Learning Roadmaps | Succession Alignment | Change ManagementLeadership Development & Coaching Ecosystems | Talent Lifecycle IntegrationLeadership Coach | Mentor | Strategic Planning & Systems Thinking

Experience

1. Senior Career Consultant (Project Based)

   Right Management

   Jan 2024 — Present · Louisville, KY, US

   Serve as a strategic career and leadership advisor, partnering with mid-level through executive leaders navigating career transitions, organizational change, and executive mobility. Provide individualized development strategies aligned with market trends, leadership capabilities, and long-term career positioning.• Advise professionals and senior leaders on career strategy, executive presence, and market positioning, strengthening leadership readiness and competitive differentiation.• Conduct in-depth assessments of experience, capability, and leadership brand to identify growth areas and align career pathways with evolving workforce and industry demands.• Leverage labor market intelligence, hiring trends, and organizational insights to guide informed decision-making and strategic career planning.• Maintain exceptional client impact, achieving 4.96/5.0 satisfaction rating and above-average placement success rates.

Education

• University of Louisville

  Bachelor of Arts