Velera Wilson is an award-winning author, speaker, and consultant who merges the topics of leadership, confidence, and performance. She’s been featured on CBS, NBC, NPR, and with over twenty years leading at global brands, she is able to help others embrace change, communicate effectively, and drive measurable results.
Proven Leader
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Velera doesn't speak theoretically - her expertise has been tested, tried and proven in the real world. She's developed strategies and launched products for industry giants like AT&T and Fiserv, and as a VP of Marketing led a global team responsible for generating over 200 million in revenue annually.
A change agent early in her career, she was the youngest woman to run the Midwest division of a destination management company – securing their first million-dollar contract with Ford Motor Company.
Industry-Recognized Expert​
Known for delivering results across industries, Velera was selected to participate in various cohorts - she joined Money20/20’s RiseUp global accelerator program for women, served as their U.S. Ambassador, and Fiserv’s Leading Women program.
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She's also a LinkedIn Instructor, delivering her marketing expertise digitally on the massive global platform.
Connects with Audiences at Every Level​
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Often the youngest, first, or only at her level of seniority throughout her career, Velera knows how feelings of inadequacy can cripple even the best talent.
She learned to “do it scared,” developing principles for operating day-to-day that helped her achieve incredible results. It’s with this insight and empathy that she founded her company Positive Identity, and is able to connect with audiences at all levels of organizations- from the intern to senior executive.