About
Dr. Carly Speranza
Speranza Leadership Solutions
Dr. Carly Speranza is a seasoned author, award-winning professor, combat veteran and leadership coach and consultant. She brings nearly three decades of experience in executive-level management, operations, motivational speaking, and leadership education to her audience. Having worked and lived around the world she brings a unique understanding of the qualities necessary to survive and thrive as a leader in today’s accelerated global environment.
Professional Journey
Carly’s journey has been a unique and courageous one. She started as an Intelligence Officer in the United States Air Force supporting combat operations overseas. During her active-duty military career, she served in multiple executive leadership roles to include the Chief of Intelligence for Air Force One (the aircraft that carries the President of the United States) and an Associate Dean at National Intelligence University where she provided years of leadership education and training to thousands of intelligence personnel and executive leaders throughout the U.S. Government. She created and launched the first-ever Master’s-level degree-granting leadership program for the U.S. Intelligence Community.Â
Throughout her time serving in the U.S. Air Force, Carly deployed across the globe eight times, served in multiple combat zones in an intelligence capacity, including Iraq and Afghanistan, and raised her daughter alongside her husband who also served in the Air Force.Â
In addition to her real-world experience, Carly has authored over 15 publications on leadership and organizational behavior and has served as a professor for 5 universities. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Masters’ degrees in International Relations and Strategic Intelligence, and she completed her Doctorate of Education in Leadership Studies from Creighton University in 2015. She also holds a certificate in Leadership Coaching from Rice University.
Areas of Expertise
- Global Leadership Development and Cross-Cultural Management
- Adaptive Leadership: Thriving in International, Hybrid, and Unique Environments
- Entry- Mid-level and Executive Leadership Development
- Women’s Leadership
- Organizational Behaviors and Change Management
- Strategic Planning and Management
What Our Clients Are Saying
Carly strikes the right balance as a leadership coach, offering support and encouragement while creating an environment that feels focused and productive. She knows what questions to ask, helping me steer through difficult periods of doubt and uncertainty after I had transitioned my career and launched a new business. I walked away from each session with a clear vision and renewed focus, ready to face the challenges ahead. Most helpful was that Carly always demonstrated patience and understanding, allowing me to see for myself what options were available and what steps I should take. I recommend Carly to anyone looking to build their presence as a leader, she knows what it takes and can help you make that happen.