LeadingBetter™ Team Grows to Expand Impact on Talent Development

Leadership Louisville Center Grows LeadingBetter™ Team to Expand Impact on Talent Development

The Leadership Louisville Center, the region’s premier resource for leadership development and civic engagement, is expanding its team to meet the growing demand for talent development solutions. As organizations increasingly seek innovative ways to cultivate effective leaders, the Center is enhancing its LeadingBetter™ offerings with the addition of a seasoned leadership development expert.

Donald Woolridge, Sr., MBA, has been named the new Director of Leadership Development, responsible for overseeing the professional development portfolio of LeadingBetter. In this role, he will lead the Center’s open-enrollment courses, private training for organizations, and contribute to the content for the annual LeadingBetter Summit, ensuring that businesses and leaders have access to high-quality leadership development solutions. Clients will begin to see him in upcoming sessions, see calendar, and he will facilitate a conversation with HR leaders on how learning and development can impact the bottom-line at the April 9^th LeadingBetter Summit.

With the addition of Woolridge, the Center’s clients will benefit from his 30 years of experience in human resources, leadership training, and executive coaching. His career includes leadership roles at Toyota Motor Corporation, Aleris, Kentucky Trailer, and as a consultant where he specialized in leadership development for frontline, mid-level, and executive management teams. His expertise spans employee engagement, HR strategy, leadership facilitation, and program management across the manufacturing, automotive, and corporate sectors.

“We are thrilled to welcome Don to our team,” said Cynthia Knapek, President & CEO of LeadingBetter and the Leadership Louisville Center. “His depth of expertise and passion for developing leaders will further strengthen our ability to provide world-class learning experiences. He joins and will lead a strong roster of trainers and facilitators, answering the call that our clients need. As LeadingBetter continues to grow, we are proud to bring in top talent to serve our mission of inspiring and equipping leaders to be better and do better.”

A Growing Team of Experts to Elevate Leadership Development

As the demand for leadership development programs continues to rise, LeadingBetter™ is also expanding its team of top-tier facilitators who deliver training. These expert instructors bring diverse industry experience and proven methodologies to equip leaders with the skills they need to excel in today’s evolving workplace. Facilitators now include:

• Donald Woolridge, Sr., Director of Leadership Development, Leadership Louisville Center & LeadingBetter
• Cara Boardman, Strategic Learning Partner, LeadingBetter
• Lisa Zangari, Executive Coach in Residence, Leadership Louisville Center & LeadingBetter
• Elaine Gravette, Owner/Executive Coach, The Leader’s Dance LLC; retired President of Givaudan Sense Colour
• Aaron Miller, Vice President, Leadership Louisville Center & LeadingBetter
• Cynthia Knapek, President & CEO, Leadership Louisville Center & LeadingBetter

Woolridge and LeadingBetter facilitators bring extensive experience in leadership training, executive coaching, and talent development. Together, they bring senior leadership roles in talent and organizational development, with a focus on building high-performing teams and cultivating strong leadership pipelines, expertise in facilitating impactful learning experiences that drive measurable leadership growth, and a track record of partnering with organizations to implement strategic leadership programs that enhance workplace culture and performance. Organizations interested in LeadingBetter resources can contact Paul Bolton, Director of Business Development, pbolton@leadershiplouisville.org, and also receive support from Alex Koch, Client Relations Coordinator. See the full LeadingBetter team at this link.

 About The Leadership Louisville Center & LeadingBetter™

Founded in 1979, the Leadership Louisville Center has graduated over 15,000 leaders through its community leadership programs and professional training courses. Recognized as a national best practice, the Center serves as a catalyst for leadership excellence and civic engagement, empowering individuals and organizations to create meaningful impact. Learn more at www.leadershiplouisville.org.

LeadingBetter™ is the professional training and talent development arm of the Leadership Louisville Center, offering cutting-edge leadership development solutions designed to help individuals and organizations thrive in an ever-changing world. Through open-enrollment courses, customized corporate training, and the annual LeadingBetter Summit, LeadingBetter™ equips leaders at all levels with the skills needed to enhance communication, build high-performing teams, and drive organizational success. With world-class facilitators, evidence-based curriculum, and dynamic learning experiences, LeadingBetter™ empowers businesses and individuals to unlock their full leadership potential.

To learn more about LeadingBetter™ and explore leadership development opportunities, visit www.leadingbetter.com.

Create a workplace that works.

LeadingBetter™ helps people-focused companies transform into thriving enterprises. With a variety of programs, formats, and events, our trainings can be used to fill gaps or as building blocks to form a complete training plan. Organizations interested in LeadingBetter resources can contact Paul Bolton, Director of Business Development, and also receive support from Alex Koch, our Client Relations Coordinator.

We focus on three key workforce demographics to help propel your people – and your organization forward:

New Leaders        Women Leaders        High-Performance Teams