Jeannie Gardner is a global leader in digital transformation and innovation, with over 25 years of experience driving large-scale enterprise initiatives and delivering groundbreaking results. Known for her visionary leadership, Jeannie has successfully transitioned from nonprofit board service to becoming a sought-after corporate board member, thanks to her strategic engagement in the Pathway to Board Leadership program.

Jeannie’s career highlights include serving as the General Manager for Strategy and Implementation at Shell, where she led continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives across upstream, downstream, and emerging technology sectors. Her expertise in governance, strategy, and operational excellence has been honed through leadership roles at Accenture and KBC, A Yokogawa Company.

In her nonprofit work, Jeannie served as President of the Women’s Energy Network (WEN) Houston, Chair of the WEN Foundation and President of the National WEN Board. She spearheaded WEN’s growth from a 600-member regional organization to a 7,000-member global network, demonstrating her ability to scale organizations while fostering collaboration and innovation.

Through the Pathway program, Jeannie leveraged the 3C Framework to secure two corporate board offers within three months, solidifying her position as an influential voice in the boardroom. Her story serves as an inspiration for leaders seeking to amplify their impact and achieve their boardroom aspirations.

Jackie Lyles is a renowned board leadership and fast-growth expert with over 30 years of experience guiding executives and organizations to achieve transformational results. As the creator of the Pathway to Board Leadership program, Jackie has empowered countless women to break barriers and secure corporate board roles through her proven 3C Framework: Connect, Command, and Confirm.

Jackie’s work has spanned Fortune 500 companies, global nonprofits, and high-growth startups. She is a two-time bestselling author of Transformational Growth and Own Your Value, both of which have inspired leaders to unlock their full potential. Jackie’s expertise lies in building strategic networks, crafting compelling leadership narratives, and guiding leaders to take decisive action in pursuit of their goals. Her impact extends to organizations like the Women’s Energy Network (WEN), where she helped launch a fast-growth national and global strategy, scaling WEN’s reach to over 7,000 members across 11 countries.

Jackie’s mission is to equip leaders with the tools they need to elevate their influence and create lasting change. Her unique ability to connect strategy with personal leadership development has made her a trusted guide for executives navigating the path to boardroom success.