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About Us
DISCOVER OUR STORY AND VISION
Meet Our Team
About Ignite Leadership 360:
The Center for Leadership Development
At The Center for Leadership Development, we specialize in unlocking leadership potential and aligning people strategy with business growth. Our work centers on empowering professionals, teams, and organizations to lead with clarity, communicate with purpose, and drive meaningful results.
Whether supporting Fortune 500 enterprises, emerging leaders, or rapidly scaling teams, we provide insight-driven programs that elevate performance and strengthen culture from the inside out.
Our Mission
To develop exceptional leaders who drive transformation, foster connection, and create lasting impact within their teams, their organizations, and the industries they serve.
Kiera Smale
Founder & Principal Leadership Consultant
Kiera Smale brings over 20 years of experience in professional and leadership development, having worked with leading global brands including Ann Taylor, Gap Inc., and other Fortune 500 apparel retail companies. She is known for her dynamic ability to help individuals and teams align their leadership approach with organizational goals and values.
As the founder of Ignite Leadership 360, Kiera has facilitated leadership transformation for more than 8,000 individuals across a variety of industries. Her background includes advanced certifications in communication, human behavior, and leadership methodology, which she applies through a pragmatic and results-driven lens.
Kiera's approach is grounded in the belief that successful leadership requires both self-awareness and strategic alignment. She and her team partner closely with clients to uncover leadership potential, close performance gaps, and create practical roadmaps for professional advancement.
Meet Our Founders
Mike Womer
Chief Strategy Officer
With more than two decades of executive coaching, business strategy, and marketing expertise, Mike Womer serves as Chief Strategy Officer at The Center for Leadership Development. His career spans leadership roles in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings, supporting companies such as Apple, Ethan Allen, Steinway, ADT, GE Capital, and Home Depot.
Mike has led large-scale initiatives, managed multimillion-dollar technology budgets, and trained over 90,000 professionals across Fortune 500 companies, dealer networks, and high-growth businesses. He brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on operational experience to every client engagement.
At The Center for Leadership Development, Mike focuses on helping clients create scalable, strategic frameworks that align leadership performance with organizational priorities. His expertise in executive development, marketing alignment, and operational strategy helps clients reach new levels of clarity, growth, and impact.
What We Deliver
The Center for Leadership Development offers comprehensive solutions across the leadership and team development lifecycle:
360-Degree Leadership Assessments
Gain multi-perspective insight into leadership effectiveness and areas for growth.
Executive Coaching & Strategic Leadership Training
Enhance communication, influence, emotional intelligence, and executive presence through customized coaching programs.
Team Building & Culture Experiences
Strengthen team cohesion, collaboration, and performance through intentional, results-oriented group experiences.
Leadership Development Programs
Equip emerging and seasoned leaders with the tools they need to lead through change, growth, and complexity.