I help organizations elevate leadership across their teams—and I help ambitious women leaders own their power through transformational leadership coaching programs.

I help organizations elevate leadership across their teams—and I help ambitious women leaders own their power through transformational leadership coaching programs.

Exceptional LEADERSHIP Solutions

Did you know that when employees feel their leaders don’t genuinely care about their well-being—beyond performance metrics—organizations experience a 30% drop in productivity and 25% higher turnover?

The cost isn’t just financial. It’s cultural. Teams become disengaged. Burnout becomes the norm. And long-term sustainability is put at risk.

At Exceptional Leadership Solutions, we believe the solution isn’t more oversight or strategy decks. It’s a transformation from within.

Because when leaders become exceptional—self-aware, emotionally intelligent, and committed to empowering others—everything changes: performance, retention, and the culture people are proud to be part of.

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Leadership Solutions

Discover the transformative power of expert-led coaching and training. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills, increase team productivity, or drive organizational growth, our tailored programs are designed to meet your specific needs.

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Dr. hc Carmen Paredes, founder of Exceptional Leadership Solutions, helps leaders develop an Invincible Mindset to overcome challenges and lead with confidence. IAOTP Top Corporate Leader of the Year, and a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, 2X TEDx speaker, and best-selling author, she blends executive expertise with actionable strategies to elevate leadership, endurance and long term success of teams in high performing workplaces.

Best Selling Author

Carmen has been featured in 4 published books including the best-selling book: FEMPower

https://iamcarmenparedes.com/free-fempower-book

Leading Intentionally

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I’m Dr. hc Carmen Paredes, the visionary behind

Exceptional Leadership Solutions and my mission is to elevate leaders and transform workplaces into high-performing environments where employees feel motivated to consistently deliver their best. Through intuitive and intentional leadership techniques, I help leaders overcome inefficiencies in team dynamics, driving measurable outcomes like increased engagement, productivity, and profitability

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With over two decades of executive leadership experience, I’m passionate about sharing proven leadership principles and actionable strategies that have delivered exceptional results across industries and around the world.

As a Latina leader, I take pride in breaking barriers and paving the way for others. I’ve been honored as IAOTP’s Top Corporate Leader of the Year, received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, and taken the stage as a

2X TEDx speaker, United Nations speaker, and award-winning keynote speaker. I'm also a

multiple times best-selling author and honorary doctorate honoree, with a diverse background that includes an Engineering degree, an MBA, and a coaching certification accredited by the National Board of Certified Counselors.

I believe that great leadership starts from within

—and I’m here to help leaders master that inner game to create lasting impact.

Testimonials

Elena R., Director of Operations

Carmen’s leadership workshop was a game-changer for our team. She doesn’t just teach leadership—she transforms
how you lead. The WITHIN framework gave us practical tools to boost morale, productivity, and communication. We walked away feeling empowered, aligned, and ready to lead with purpose.

Juliana M., Executive Leader & Mom of Two

Working with Carmen has been nothing short of transformational. Her coaching helped me unlock strengths I didn’t even know I had. She’s part strategist, part soul guide, and fully committed to your growth. I now lead with more presence, confidence, and intention.

Tiffany G., HR Business Partner

Carmen brings such a powerful mix of insight, empathy, and strategy. Her workshop didn’t just check a box—it sparked meaningful change in our leadership culture. I highly recommend her for any organization ready to elevate their people and performance.

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