Shirley Ellis
CEO/ Founder, Intentional Impact LLC
3:30PM
Great Hall Room 3
PDUs:
1.0
The Blueprint for High-Performing Teams™
What separates teams that consistently deliver results from those that struggle to gain momentum?
The answer is rarely talent alone. High-performing teams are intentionally built by leaders who create trust, establish clarity, reinforce accountability, and invest in the growth of their people. For project managers, these factors are often the difference between aligned stakeholders and constant conflict, proactive collaboration and repeated escalations, successful delivery and missed expectations. In this session, participants will learn the SECURE Framework™, a proven blueprint for building stronger teams, increasing engagement, and driving sustainable performance. Leaders will leave equipped with practical strategies to create an environment where people and results thrive together.
Learning Objectives
Participants Will Learn How To:
- Cultivate trust that strengthens collaboration and innovation across cross-functional teams.
- Establish clear expectations that drive alignment, accountability, and consistent results.
- Promote ownership and accountability across project teams and stakeholders.
- Create opportunities for employee growth that increase engagement, retention, and long-term team effectiveness.
Speaker Bio
Shirley Ellis transforms how leaders show up. As Founder and CEO of Intentional Impact LLC, she guides leaders from hesitation to strategic execution, building their credibility and influence across their organization. Drawing on over a decade as a Principal Project Manager navigating complex, regulated environments and leading cross-functional teams through enterprise-level initiatives, Shirley has cracked the code on translating strategy into disciplined action. She's engineered leadership pipelines that identify and accelerate high-potential talent while preparing leaders for expanded scope and promotion.
Today, she equips mid-level professionals, including C-suite executives, with performance-driven frameworks that increase decision velocity, strengthen their personal leadership brand, and elevate organizational impact. Known for her contagious energy and powerful storytelling, Shirley creates moments that move people to action. Through keynote speaking, executive coaching, and professional development workshops, she partners with organizations to help leaders navigate change with clarity and lead with accountability, driving both team performance and measurable business outcomes