Success isn’t just about talent or intelligence—it’s about mindset, resilience, and commitment. That’s the philosophy that drives Carrie Williams, an executive and leadership coach who has helped professionals at Amazon, Activision, TikTok, and Warner Brothers reach their full potential. With over a decade of experience coaching high-achievers, Carrie understands what it takes to turn big audacious goals into reality.

From Casting to Coaching: The Journey to “Yes”

Carrie’s journey into coaching started in an unexpected place—Hollywood casting. Her job was to tell people “no” all day long. Not why they weren’t selected, not how to improve, just a simple no. Over time, she realized that what truly fulfilled her was helping people get to yes. She started mentoring actors, assistants, and professionals who needed guidance in reaching their next level. That’s when she discovered coaching—a career built around empowering people to step into their strengths and achieve success.

With a keen ability to recognize authenticity and potential, Carrie now helps leaders and teams hone their unique strengths, embrace their individuality, and gain the confidence to excel.

A Personal Wake-Up Call: Why Mindset Matters

Like many high-achievers, Carrie used to be a perfectionist and emotional stuffer. She pushed forward through stress, ignoring the toll it took on her well-being. But in her late 20s, life forced her to slow down. A series of challenges—losing a loved one, job transitions, and relationship strain—led to stress-induced anxiety attacks. It was a wake-up call.

Through therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, she learned how to manage stress and build resilience. She became a stress-reduction geek, committed to helping others avoid the burnout she once faced. Now, she equips professionals with the tools to manage pressure, develop mental resilience, and create a sustainable path to success.

The G.R.E.A.T. Goal Methodology

Carrie doesn’t just help people dream big—she gives them a structured approach to achieving their goals. Her Amazon best-selling book, Eyes on the Prize: A Kick-Ass Guide to Setting & Achieving G.R.E.A.T. Goals, introduces the G.R.E.A.T. Goal methodology, a system designed to help people set clear, achievable goals while maintaining momentum and motivation.

She also incorporates gamification into goal-setting, turning challenges into a rewarding process rather than a stressful grind. By making the journey engaging, she helps clients stay committed to their vision.

The All In Mindset: A Commitment to Excellence

Now, Carrie is expanding her impact through her All In Mindset philosophy. This approach is built on four key elements:

1. Mindset – Training your brain for success.
2. Mental Resilience – Bouncing back from setbacks.
3. Momentum – Keeping forward progress, no matter how small.
4. Personal Intention – Aligning actions with values and purpose.

She is currently working on a book, The All In Mindset, and pitching a TEDx talk on the same topic. She’s also building an All In Mindset Community, where professionals can share challenges, celebrate wins, and support each other in pushing past limitations.

Leadership With Integrity and Vision

Carrie doesn’t just teach leadership—she lives it. As a former President of the ICF Los Angeles Chapter, she led initiatives that supported coaches worldwide. She also founded and hosted the first International MCC Conference for ICFLA, creating a space for continued education and professional growth.

Her leadership style mirrors her coaching philosophy. She believes in leading with integrity, honesty, authenticity, and vulnerability. She’s not afraid to break old systems if it means rebuilding something stronger—an approach inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with gold to create something even more beautiful.

Giving Back: Service Beyond Coaching

For Carrie, success isn’t just about personal achievement—it’s about giving back. She actively mentors ICF chapter presidents, helping them develop strong leadership skills. She also speaks at charities and volunteer organizations about stress reduction, mindset, and goal setting.

Her belief? Service is more than writing a check. It’s about sharing knowledge, supporting growth, and fostering change in individuals and communities.

The Biggest Lesson for Success

If there’s one thing Carrie wishes someone had told her earlier, it’s this: Your brain is the greatest tool for success. Background, finances, and external circumstances matter less than emotional fortitude, mental resilience, and the ability to commit with enthusiasm.

That’s the heart of her work—helping professionals rewire their thinking, build confidence, and push past perceived limits.

Join the Movement with Carrie Williams

Carrie’s work is expanding fast, with new coaching programs, mastermind groups, and the All In Mindset Community on the way. If you’re ready to take your career, leadership, or personal growth to the next level, you can connect with Carrie through:

• Website: www.rainshadowcoaching.com
• Eyes on the Prize Book: www.eyesontheprizebook.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriewilliamscoach/
• Schedule a Chat: https://carriewilliams.as.me/30min-RainShadow
• Join the ALL IN Community: https://all-in-mindset.kit.com/6f05c1dbc9

Carrie Williams is proof that with the right mindset, resilience, and commitment, anything is possible. Are you ready to go All In?

For Vera Cherepanova, ethics isn’t an abstract principle—it’s the foundation of good business. As the Executive Director of Boards of the Future, she’s leading a movement to bring ethics and compliance expertise into corporate boardrooms.

With over 18 years in the field of ethics and compliance, Vera has seen firsthand how businesses struggle to balance ethical decision-making with financial and operational pressures. Too often, compliance is treated as a checkbox exercise rather than a driver of long-term success. Changing this perception has been one of the biggest challenges of her career.

A Reluctant Beginning, A Lifelong Commitment

Vera’s journey into compliance started in an unexpected way. Early in her career, she worked as an Internal Auditor, enjoying the structured approach of financial oversight. Then one day, her General Manager handed her a new responsibility: “Headquarters wants us to do compliance. I don’t know what it is, but you will do it.”

What began as an assignment quickly became a passion. Vera watched as the field evolved from a narrow focus on anti-corruption laws to a broader, more dynamic role that considers corporate culture, ethical leadership, and governance. Over the years, she moved from calling herself an “anti-corruption compliance person” to a “compliance person,” then an “ethics and compliance person,” and now, an “ethics advocate.” Each shift in title reflected the growing importance of ethics in business decision-making, moving from compliance oversight to reshaping how businesses think about ethical leadership.

Her contributions to the field are undeniable. She authored Corporate Compliance Program, the first book on compliance in Russian, which is now a leading textbook in universities across Russian-speaking countries. She has coauthored books on anti-corruption law and compliance leadership and written hundreds of articles featured in major publications like the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and Compliance Week.

Shifting the Conversation in the Boardroom

Despite the progress in compliance and ethics, Vera saw a major gap in corporate leadership with many boardrooms still treating ethics as an afterthought. Many board members she encountered openly admitting they had never heard the word “ethics” discussed in their meetings.

That’s where Boards of the Future comes in. Founded just six months ago, the non-profit is already gaining traction, engaging with recruiters, investors, and board nomination committees to elevate the role of ethics in governance. Vera’s goal is to change the perception that compliance is a roadblock to business growth. Instead, she wants to show that ethical leadership prevents crises, strengthens corporate reputation, and drives sustainable success.

The Role of Collaboration and Inclusion

For Vera, ethics is not a solo endeavor—it’s a collective effort that requires engaging multiple stakeholders. Through strategic partnerships and advocacy, Vera is equipping boards with the tools to integrate ethics into governance, ensuring that companies operate with integrity.

She rejects the outdated idea that ethical failures are caused by a few “bad apples.” In nearly every case, systemic issues—not individual actors—are the real problem. The solution? A shift in corporate culture that prioritizes ethical decision-making at every level.

This is why Boards of the Future is focused on an often-overlooked aspect of diversity: the need for ethics and compliance expertise in leadership. While many organizations work toward demographic representation in the boardroom, Vera is advocating for diversity in knowledge, experience, and perspective—ensuring companies don’t just look inclusive but operate with integrity.

A Call for Ethical Leadership

The urgency of Vera’s work is clear. Recent reports show that trust in business leaders is at an all-time low. The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer found that two-thirds of people believe executives intentionally mislead through false or exaggerated statements. Meanwhile, a Gallup survey revealed that only 12% of people rate business executives’ honesty and ethics as “very high.”

This isn’t just a PR problem—it’s a leadership crisis.

Rather than addressing these concerns at their root, many companies turn to damage control—hiring PR firms, crafting better messaging, and hoping the issue fades. But Vera sees a deeper solution: embedding ethics into leadership itself. Until companies prioritize ethical decision-making as a core competency, scandals, distrust, and systemic failures will continue.

Looking Ahead

As she expands Boards of the Future, Vera is focused on increasing her presence in the U.S. and introducing governance practices from Europe, such as board apprenticeship programs. She plans to continue engaging in global conversations about governance, risk, and ethical leadership, ensuring that ethics isn’t just a conversation happening on the sidelines—but at the head of the table.

Ultimately, Vera’s vision is simple but powerful: a business world where integrity isn’t optional—it’s essential.

To help boards build stronger ethical foundations, Vera has created the Boardroom Assessment Tool: A Self-Assessment Framework for Ethical & Purpose-Driven Board Leadership. This resource is designed for board members and executives who want to evaluate and improve their governance practices with an ethical lens.

Download it here: Boardroom Assessment Tool

Connect with Vera Cherepanova

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/follow-vera-cherepanova/
• Website: https://veracherepanova.com/
• Website: https://newboards.org/

Life has tested Dr. Andrena Phillips in ways she never expected. She’s faced heartbreak, setbacks, and moments of doubt, but through it all, she never stopped moving forward. Today, she’s a Transformational speaker, Certified Master Life Strategist, Award-Winning Podcaster, and Published Author. As the CEO & Founder of KeepMovinWithAndrena LLC, she helps people through transformational coaching, leadership development, confidence building, and shift their mindset, to step boldly into their purpose. But before she could guide others, she had to fight her own battles.

Turning Pain Into Purpose

Dr. Phillips’ journey wasn’t easy. She’s faced struggles that shook her to the core—single motherhood, financial hardship, self-doubt, and the devastating loss of her husband. There were times when she wondered if she’d ever rebuild, but she refused to let life break her.

Instead of staying stuck in pain, she chose to grow. She leaned on her faith, did the inner work, and surrounded herself with the right people. She learned that every setback was just a setup for something greater. This mindset shift changed everything for her. Now, she teaches others how to do the same—how to move forward, no matter what life throws at them.

A Life of Service

Before stepping into the personal development world, Dr. Phillips spent 21 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She cared for people’s physical and mental health, but she knew healing wasn’t just about the body—it was also about the mind and soul. That realization led her to pursue a Doctorate and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She wanted to help people heal in a way that went beyond medicine.

That passion turned into KeepMovinWithAndrena LLC, a speaking, coaching and empowerment platform that helps individuals, especially women, reclaim their confidence, rewrite their stories, and step into their greatness. Every book she writes, every speech she gives, and every coaching session she leads is rooted in growth, healing, and transformation.

Breaking Barriers and Leading with Confidence

As a woman in leadership, Dr. Phillips has faced spaces where her voice wasn’t always welcomed. Instead of shrinking, she chose to stand taller. She learned that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about resilience, confidence, and the willingness to keep going.

Losing her husband was one of the hardest moments of her life, but it also showed her just how strong she was. It forced her to rebuild, to redefine herself, and to lead by example. Now, she helps others do the same. She reminds people that challenges don’t define them—how they respond does.

Building a Lasting Legacy

For Dr. Phillips, success isn’t just about motivation—it’s about real transformation. She doesn’t just want to inspire people for a moment; she wants to give them the tools to change their lives. Through her coaching, speaking, and writing, she helps people develop the mindset and confidence to move past fear, break generational cycles, and build a legacy of resilience.

Her plans for the future? Bigger stages, global impact, and more opportunities to empower people worldwide. She’s expanding KeepMovinWithAndrena LLC, growing TransformU Coaching Institute, and creating spaces for others to thrive. She wants to show people that no matter where they start, they have the power to rewrite their story.

At the heart of it all, Dr. Phillips is a woman on a mission—to help others see their worth, walk in their greatness, and keep moving forward.

Connect with Dr. Andrena Phillips

• Website: andrenaphillips.com
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/andrenaphillips
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/drandrenaphillips