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Claudia Williams
Claudia Williams serves as a trusted partner to CEOs, C-suites, and senior leadership teams, bringing a rare blend of executive, professional, and legal experience to help companies unlock leadership potential, build emotionally intelligent cultures, and scale with impact.
Before launching The Human Zone in 2015, Claudia served as Associate General Counsel for Global HR and Litigation at The Hershey Company, where she advised executives, led complex investigations, and helped shape HR practices across the globe. Today, she translates that high-stakes experience into practical, human-centered guidance and training for leaders navigating growth, change, and transition.
Claudia is a podcast host, TEDx speaker, author, and certified Positive Intelligence® Coach. Known for her ability to meet leaders exactly where they are, she equips them with tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and empathy. Her facilitation style is candid, engaging, and actionable, making her a sought-after keynote speaker, retreat leader, and strategic advisor.
With more than 25 years of experience across a wide range of industries, Claudia is recognized for her talent in simplifying complexity and fostering environments where people and performance align. Learn more about leadership, goals, and growth each week on Leadership Backstage on YouTube and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Keynote title: From Pumps to Power Moves: A Decade-by-Decade Guide to Growing Up Professionally
Join Claudia Williams for a witty, warm, and empowering keynote journey through the decades of a woman’s professional life – from the eager 20s to the no-filter 50s (and beyond). With humor, honesty, and heart, Claudia unpacks what women need at every stage, how we evolve as leaders, and why mentorship and advocacy are the keys to building a bigger table for us all. Perfect for professionals at every career stage, this keynote will leave you laughing, nodding, and ready to champion the women around you.