Guest Profile

Wanda Townsend

Wanda Townsend is an Industrial and Organizational (I-O) Psychology and NeuroLeadership Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in coaching, developing, and leading high-performing individuals, teams, and organizations. For three decades, she has been energized by helping former employers transform their cultures through emotional intelligence training, neuroscience research, and leadership development in various roles, including Police Chief and Director of Police Services.

Wanda is driven by her calling of “Teaching to Change Lives.” She is currently serving as a Leader in Residence with WiLD Leaders Inc focusing on whole and intentional leader development. Recently, Wanda launched her own coaching and consulting practice, Wanda Townsend LLC | Leadership Unleashed. Wanda splits her time between her primary residence in Washington and her temporary residence in Nebraska. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and photography.