Speaker

I am Dr. Tracy Powell, the founder and driving force behind, Leading with Compassion. With over a decade of speaking, training, and coaching, I have carved a niche as a Tactical Executive Coach, Practical Leadership Expert, Professional Speaker, and Author. Born and raised in Lamar, South Carolina, and a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, I bring a wealth of experience, including 16+ years of active-duty service as a Scientist Officer and over 12 years dedicated to speaking and coaching on leadership. My journey is marked by resilience, from overcoming racial discrimination to balancing work and family life, leading me to establish Leading with Compassion as a sanctuary for all organizations, corporations, and associations.​My accolades include being an internationally known, award-winning author and speaker, a Distinguished Toastmaster, and a Certified Mediator. Publications, such as Practical Leadership: Lessons Learned from Mickey and The Leadership Journal, reflect her passion for nurturing leaders who are not only effective but also empathetic and inclusive.