Founder & CEO
Sheila Joy Vance is a transformative leadership expert with over 15 years of experience in corporate HR and Learning & Development. As the founder of Rebel Leader Lab, Sheila combines her deep understanding of organizational dynamics with a passion for innovation, helping leaders navigate the challenges of the AI era. Her approach blends cutting-edge AI tools with human-centered leadership strategies, empowering leaders to lead fearlessly, drive change, and build resilient teams.
Having faced and overcome her own personal and professional challenges—including surviving a heart attack—Sheila brings a unique blend of lived experience, expertise, and resilience to her work. She is also the creator of the REBEL framework, a proven method designed to transform overwhelmed managers into confident leaders and disengaged teams into high-performing, unbreakable units.
A sought-after international speaker, Sheila is known for her thought leadership on AI, leadership, and workplace wellbeing. She’s driven by a simple belief: leadership is about courage, fairness, and care—not titles or status. Through her work, she is reshaping what leadership looks like in a rapidly changing world, empowering leaders to break barriers and lead with bold vision.
The REBEL Leader™: Redefining Leadership for the Future of Work
Based on the proprietary REBEL Framework — Reframing, Empathy, Boldness, Engagement, and Legacy. This talk challenges leaders to rethink traditional leadership models and adopt the REBEL framework to lead with bold vision and purpose in today’s rapidly changing world.
Lead Naked™: Leading with Authenticity, Courage, and Clarity
Explore how vulnerability transforms influence and performance. Sheila shares how leading with authenticity and courage fosters stronger connections, trust, and results in high-performance teams.
The EQ Leader: Embodying ETHOS
A powerful exploration of emotional intelligence and modern leadership ethics. This talk delves into how emotional intelligence (EQ) is a game-changer for leadership, creating ethical, effective, and empathetic leaders.
Rebel Talent™: My Mission to Redefine Leadership Through My Black Woman Lens
A bold look at identity, culture, and power in corporate leadership. Sheila discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of leadership from the perspective of a Black woman, shedding light on the importance of representation and inclusivity.
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Inspiring Leadership for the AI Era
Sheila Joy Vance is an internationally recognized speaker who delivers powerful and thought-provoking keynotes on leadership in the AI era. Her talks inspire leaders to challenge traditional thinking, embrace innovation, and lead with confidence. Whether you’re looking for a keynote that explores AI integration, leadership transformation, or workplace wellbeing, Sheila’s dynamic presentations offer practical insights and actionable strategies that resonate with audiences at every level.