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Molly Gimmel

Founder & Speaker
Vellamo Leadership Institute
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
Global
City 
Washington, DC
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/New_York

Personal Details

Bio

Molly Gimmel is a dynamic and engaging speaker who shares her leadership lessons learned from 20+ years of experience running her own multi-million dollar company as well as serving in leadership positions for multiple non-profit organizations, including as Chairwoman of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and as a Delegate for the US on the W20. She brings insights from her book "Master Your Mindset: How Women Leaders Step Up" to audiences to help them become more effective leaders.

Current position (4)

Founder & Speaker

Vellamo Leadership Institute

CEO

Design To Delivery Inc

Co-Founder

M&D adVentures LLC

Co-Founder

Bolder-I, LLC

Achievements (3)
US Delegate to the W20

Since 2020, Molly has served as a delegate for the United States on the W20 - the working group of the G20 that makes policy recommendations about topics related to women. She serves on the W20 Entrepreneurship task team.

NAWBO Leadership

Molly has served in a variety of leadership positions for the National Association of Women Business Owners since 2002. She served on the national Board of Directors from 2014 to 2020, including a year as Chair of the Board in 2018-19. She is also President Emeritus of the Greater DC chapter.

Inc5000 List

Molly's company, Design To Delivery Inc, was named to Inc Magazine's Inc5000 List of Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in the US four times - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Degrees (3)
Business Administration
College of William & Mary
1986 to 1990
Contract & Acquisition Management
Florida Institute of Technology
1993 to 1996
Leadership
University of California Davis
2020

Presentations

Presentations (5)
"Master Your Leadership Mindset" Keynote

Leadership isn’t about a job title—it’s about influence. And the biggest obstacle standing between you and your leadership potential isn’t external—it’s what's happening inside your own head.

In this engaging and thought-provoking talk, Molly breaks down what leadership truly is (and isn’t) and reveals the surprising power of mental chatter in shaping your confidence, decision-making, and impact. You’ll uncover how your inner voice can either hold you back or propel you forward—and, more importantly, how to train it to work for you instead of against you. You'll also discover the key leadership mindsets that leaders need to master to become a more effective leader that others want to follow: Confidence, Integrity, and Authenticity.

Through personal stories, real-world insights, and practical strategies, this talk will challenge you to rethink leadership, take control of your inner narrative, and step into the role of a leader that people want to follow.

"Implement the CIA Leadership Framework" Workshop

This breakout session/workshop is offered in conjunction with the "Master Your Leadership Mindset" keynote. Participants practice implementing the CIA Leadership Framework using real-world scenarios.

"Unshattered: The Art of Authentic Leadership" Keynote

In a world obsessed with perfection, the leaders who truly leave a mark aren’t the ones who never break — they’re the ones who rise stronger from every fracture.

In this powerful, unforgettable keynote, Molly Gimmel brings the ancient art of Kintsugi to life onstage, breaking and repairing a bowl with gold as a living metaphor for authentic leadership. Through storytelling, symbolism, and actionable insights, she reveals why embracing — not hiding — our cracks creates deeper trust, resilience, and connection with our teams. Audiences will leave inspired to own their full story, to lead with authenticity rather than image, and to transform every setback into a source of strength.

"Feedback - The Leadership Superpower" Workshop

The ability to give feedback effectively is a key leadership skill but so few people do it well. And even fewer are able to receive feedback without getting defensive. In this interactive breakout session/workshop, participants will learn the keys to effective feedback, and practice giving and receiving feedback in small groups.

"Defeat Imposter Syndrome" Workshop

Many people suffer from imposter syndrome at some point in their careers, but they don't have to let it derail them. In this breakout session, participants learn the reasons people feel like a fraud and discover strategies to gain self-confidence and defeat imposter syndrome.

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Books & Articles (3)

Master Your Mindset: How Women Leaders Step Up
Lion Crest Publishing,
2022
Business Partnerships: Beyond The Contract
Master Your Leadership Mindset

Expertise (26)

Leadership
Business
Leadership Master Your Mindset Building Confidence Integrity Authenticity Emerging Women Leaders Business Confidence Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Building Self Confidence empowering women leadership Business Integrity Board Leadership Mindset Confidence and Mindset Master Your Mindset for Success Mastering Your Mindset Mastering Mindset entrepreneurial mindset Entrepreneur mindset Imposter Syndrome Authentic Leadership authenticity at work Female Authenticity Executive Women

Clients

AICPA & CIMA
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
Women in Trucking
NAWBO Greater DC Chapter
InvestHER Summit
Enterprising Women magazine
Holland & Knight

Awards & certifications (3)

Enterprising Woman of the Year
Enterprising Women Magazine
2014
Brava Award
Smart CEO Magazine
2015
Certified "Working Genius" Facilitator
The Table Group
2024
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Why choose me? 

Been there, done that, wrote the book. I share lessons learned from 20+ yrs of leadership experience

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