Mitch Shepard has worked in the leadership development field for 20+ years. Back in the day she led outdoor expeditions for executive teams and managers; helping people push beyond their perceived limitations and unite to achieve big goals. Mitch has since traded in tents for boardrooms and has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and coach to some of the world's top leaders across companies such as: Amazon, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Skype, FedEx, BDO, Avis, Medtronic and Boeing to name a few. Mitch founded her first company, Dynamic Interactions, 15 years ago— developing leaders and their teams around the globe. Three years ago Mitch founded WIRL Leadership Series, an innovative development program for rising-star female leaders. WIRL is the first program of its kind to focus on both developing women and working directly with the managers, mentors and advocates who will be instrumental in supporting & promoting them. Mitch is from Seattle WA, where she lives with her husband, two children.