Shirley Báez
Supporting high-performance teams to lead, align, and execute in complex environments | Leadership & Performance Strategist | SOF Veteran
- Role
- Co-founder Partner at Leader\'s Edge Academy
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shirley Báez
With over 20 years of experience spanning military service and the private sector, I bring a proven track record of leadership, resilience, and transformation. Inspired to serve my country following 9/11, I joined the U.S. Army, where I developed a foundation in leadership, strategic thinking, and adaptability. As a Special Operations Forces (SOF) veteran, I’ve honed my skills in leading diverse teams, navigating complex challenges, and driving mission success.Today, I leverage my expertise as a leadership development and training consultant, empowering high-performing professionals to strengthen leadership capacity, elevate performance, and build lasting wealth. My passion lies in helping individuals and teams unlock their potential, fostering environments of innovation, inclusivity, and impactful change. Through tailored coaching programs and speaking engagements, I guide corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, and veterans to achieve their goals with clarity and purpose.I am also a published author, sharing insights on leadership and personal development through books and workshops. As a real estate investor and advocate for financial literacy, I mentor others on building wealth and creating lasting legacies. Fluent in three languages and holding certifications in business administration, emergency management, and Lean Six Sigma, I offer a unique blend of strategic vision and actionable solutions.Gallup Strengths: Learner, Context, Intellection, Input, and Futuristic – reflecting my passion for continuous improvement, data-driven decisions, and creating a roadmap for future success.How to Work With Me: Organizations & Corporate TeamsLeadership development, training, and speaking engagements designed to strengthen performance, resilience, and culture. Women Leaders & EntrepreneursCoaching and programs focused on self-leadership, clarity, and building both impact and wealth. Start Your Self-Leadership Practice The Daily Leadership Journal | Clarity. Discipline. Alignment.Begin your journey here:
Experience
Co-founder Partner
May 2024 — Present · US
Leader\'s Edge Academy equips exceptional leaders with practical leadership skills that go beyond theory. Our training is grounded in real-world application, empowering clients to face leadership challenges with resilience and adaptability. We recognize that you are already an exceptional leader, and our goal is to refine and certify you with the tools to coach others as well. By offering certification in leadership coaching, we expand your influence, allowing you to not only lead but also mentor and develop future leaders. Understanding the gap in practical, experience-based leadership development, we have combined our expertise to create a comprehensive program tailored to the evolving needs of today\'s managers and leaders. Our mission is to ensure you are not just prepared to lead with confidence and impact, but to leave a lasting legacy by shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
Education
Joint Special Operations University (JSOU)
Career Education Program, Joint Fundamentals, Organizational Leadership
2017 — 2017
University of Charleston
Bachelor's degree, Organizational Leadership
2017 — 2021
University of Charleston
Master's of Science, Strategic Leadership
2020 — 2022
University of South Florida
Doctor of Business Administration
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