
Episode 9
Michelle & Ellie Nieves on Repairing, Maintaining, and Strategically Developing Trust in Leadership
Michelle interviews Ellie Nieves about the importance of trust in the workplace Ellie is an attorney and Vice President and Counsel of Government Affairs for a Fortune 250 company. She is also a women’s leadership speaker, writer, and coach, and the Founder & President of Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC. From her depth of experience, she speaks on how to repair trust when it’s been broken, why we need to be strategic when developing and maintaining trust as professionals, and more.

Guest Spotlight
Ellie Nieves
Founder & Instructor, Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC
Ellie Nieves is the Founder & Instructor at Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC, a dedicated leadership development firm aimed at empowering high-achieving women to excel in their careers. With a distinguished background as Head of Strategic Public Policy and Assistant General Counsel at a Fortune 300 company, Ellie has been a formidable advocate for women’s leadership since 2010. She founded the Women’s Leadership Institute, offering a blend of on-demand courses and live masterclasses designed to equip women with essential leadership skills. Ellie holds a B.A. in Communications from Fordham University, a J.D. from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, and an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business, specializing in Leadership and Global Business. Her multifaceted expertise spans strategic public policy development, focusing on artificial intelligence and innovation advocacy. Ellie’s commitment extends beyond her professional roles as she actively supports career advancement for women through various initiatives and educational platforms.
Leadership is not just about taking charge — it’s about empowering others. My mission is to equip women with the leadership tools they need to influence and shape their environments with confidence, purpose, and strategic vision. Every woman has the potential to make a profound impact, and through dedicated training and support, we can transform that potential into powerful leadership action.
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