Welcome to the show! Today, we have an exceptional guest, Dr. Bonnie Wilson, a dynamic leader in executive coaching and leadership development. She is the CEO of Xceeding the Mark Executive Coaching & Consulting, where she helps emerging healthcare and tech executives move from succession-ready to succession-selected.
With over two decades of experience, Bonnie has held executive roles in healthcare, served as a trusted advisor for leaders at top organizations, and currently coaches executives through Velocity Advisory Group, Heidrick & Struggles, BetterUp, and Waldron CPI. She’s a sought-after expert in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), leadership development, and career acceleration.
Beyond her professional success, Bonnie is passionate about helping tech leaders get promoted without sacrificing their health, sanity, or family life. Her no-nonsense yet humorous approach has helped countless executives rise through the ranks faster than the industry standard—often with salary increases beyond expectations.
1:40 - Handling Emergencies as a Leader13:21 - Skill vs. Will – Identifying Leadership Potential19:18 - Empowering Your Team for Greater Success 22:00 - Misconceptions About Women in Tech & Leadership32:00 - Approaching Mentorship & Paying It Forward45:00 - Family, Leadership, & Finding Balance✉️ Connect with Dr. Bonnie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbonniewilson/🟠 Follow me on Instagram @tech_simplified_sg🟠 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/slygittens🟠 Twitter SlyGittens💡Episode Resources: https://xceedingthemark.com/