Signature Leaders

Signature Leaders We help leaders advance in their careers through authentic leadership and meaningful impact.

Signature Leaders unleashes the full capacity of female leaders, increasing their visibility, velocity, and impact. Founded in 2013 by CEO Carol Seymour, we provide personalized growth experiences and an unparalleled global network of women for knowledge-sharing, collaborative problem-solving, and coaching from elite executive leaders. With a proven ability to develop agile and authentic leaders a

t over 150 international companies, we help our partners cultivate an inclusive culture that supports their long-term success in the global marketplace. To learn more, contact us at [email protected] or visit signatureleaders.com.

09/04/2026

Some of the best leadership lessons come from the opportunities that didn’t work out.

For our Founder, Carol Seymour, one of those lessons came down to three words: “Act like it.”

Doing your current job well isn’t always enough to show people you’re ready for the next one. They need to see you thinking, contributing, and showing up at that next level.

It’s a lesson Carol shares with leaders in Signature programs today:

If people can’t see you in the role, they may not have the confidence to give you the chance.

“Signature was a reminder that perspective lives outside your own walls.”One of our participants shared this reflection ...
09/01/2026

“Signature was a reminder that perspective lives outside your own walls.”

One of our participants shared this reflection after three days at Signature Select in Charlotte last week. That outside-in perspective is an intentional part of the Signature experience.

Leaders stepped away from the day-to-day to reflect on how they show up, learn from the lived experience of executive faculty, and gain new perspectives from peers across companies and industries.
A special thank you to our faculty Kim Jones, Tracy Spears, and Kara Mohr for guiding the experience with wisdom, challenge, and care, and to our Founder, Carol Seymour, for being there to share in this cohort’s experience.

We’re also grateful to our Executive Panelists Katie Aittola, Jackie Paryz, Peter Vaughn, and Shannon Kelso for sharing their leadership lessons so candidly, and to Securitas for welcoming us into their Charlotte offices and being such a wonderful host.

And most importantly, thank you to each of our participants for what you brought to the room: your questions, experiences, perspectives, and willingness to learn from one another.

Welcome to the Signature alumni community! We can’t wait to see where you take it from here.

AI is changing what leadership credibility looks like. When new technologies emerge every week, even the most experience...
08/28/2026

AI is changing what leadership credibility looks like. When new technologies emerge every week, even the most experienced leaders have to keep learning.

The opportunity for leaders? Stay curious. Keep learning. Ask good questions. And embrace “not knowing” alongside your teams.

In our latest blog, Signature Alumna and Faculty member Elena French shares practical ways leaders can navigate this shift, building credibility not by having every answer, but by how they lead through what they don’t yet know.

Read “When Learning Becomes Part of the Job”: https://signatureleaders.com/when-learning-becomes-part-of-the-job

“Come up for air.”A simple but powerful piece of leadership advice shared during last night’s Executive Panel at Signatu...
08/26/2026

“Come up for air.”

A simple but powerful piece of leadership advice shared during last night’s Executive Panel at Signature Select in Charlotte.

Katie Aittola of Duke Energy, Shannon Kelso of Cardinal Health, Jackie Paryz of Securitas, and Peter Vaughn of Vaughn Advisory Group joined Signature Leaders faculty Kim Jones and Carol Seymour for a candid conversation about what leadership requires as responsibility and influence grow.

A few insights worth sharing:

• 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬. In uncertainty, stay grounded in the mission and the outcome you’re working toward. Confidence isn’t about knowing exactly how you’ll get there. It’s showing your team that you trust you’ll figure it out together.

• 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐢𝐫. As your scope grows, so must your perspective. Step out of the day-to-day, connect the dots, and understand how your work contributes to what the enterprise needs most.

• 𝐁𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩.Your words, tone, energy, and presence carry more weight as you lead. People are paying attention, especially when the pressure rises.

• 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. Mentors, sponsors, advocates, and even the “silent” supporters you build along the way can expand your perspective, open doors, and help you see possibilities you may not see for yourself.

Thank you to our panelists for sharing your experiences so openly with our Select leaders, and to Securitas for hosting us in Charlotte.

One of the things we hear most from our alumni? The tools stick.Signature gives leaders practical tools they can put to ...
08/21/2026

One of the things we hear most from our alumni? The tools stick.

Signature gives leaders practical tools they can put to work right away and continue to draw on for years to come. Tools that build greater visibility, influence, and intention in how they lead every day.

Thank you, Jake Heckler of Prudential, for sharing how you’re putting your Signature experience into action.

What happens to your leadership when the pressure rises?Do you take more control? Pull back? Avoid conflict to keep the ...
08/18/2026

What happens to your leadership when the pressure rises?

Do you take more control? Pull back? Avoid conflict to keep the peace?

Last week, our Signature alumni explored the patterns that can surface under pressure and how greater awareness can help us lead with more intention.

A few takeaways from our time with Ben Wipperman and Elise Margol of TiER1 Performance:

• 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. The behaviors that help us succeed can have a shadow side under pressure. Recognizing when a strength starts working against you creates more choice in how you respond.

• 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞. When you notice yourself becoming closed or defensive, check in: Am I willing to shift? A breath, a question, or a moment of space can help you move from reactive to intentional.

• 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. Instead of immediately trying to fix a pattern, get curious about when and where it shows up. Awareness is what makes a more intentional response possible.

We love these moments with our alumni community because creating space to pause and reflect can change how we step back into the work.

And with our partners at TiER1, we’re excited to bring even more perspectives and expertise like this to the Signature community.

Thank you, Ben and Elise, for creating the pause with us.

A lesson from the soccer field can look a lot like a lesson in leadership. ⚽In our latest blog, Rob Seymour shares what ...
08/14/2026

A lesson from the soccer field can look a lot like a lesson in leadership. ⚽

In our latest blog, Rob Seymour shares what coaching his daughter through competitive soccer reminded him about career growth: doing the work to build your capabilities matters, but so does giving others the opportunity to see how you think, make decisions, and play to win.

For leaders looking toward their next opportunity, it’s a powerful question to consider: How are others experiencing you?

Read the blog: https://signatureleaders.com/what-does-your-coach-see

08/12/2026

The best career conversations don’t happen during your performance review.

Four words can open the door: “Be my thought partner.”

Your manager may know what you’re good at. But do they know what excites you?

In this message, our Founder Carol Seymour encourages you to start the conversation. You may be surprised by where it leads.

When teams experience change, leaders often focus on communicating an exciting vision for what's ahead. Just as importan...
07/31/2026

When teams experience change, leaders often focus on communicating an exciting vision for what's ahead. Just as important is creating space to acknowledge what people may feel they're leaving behind.

In our latest blog, Carrie Carpenter shares why leaders might mistake grief for resistance, and why recognizing what people are losing may be the key to earning their trust before asking them to embrace what's next.

Read the full blog: https://signatureleaders.com/is-your-team-resisting-change-or-grieving-it

The work that gives you energy often points you toward your greatest opportunity. 💫That was one of the many insights fro...
07/30/2026

The work that gives you energy often points you toward your greatest opportunity. 💫

That was one of the many insights from today's Signature Collective session, Designing Your Next Move, led by Signature Leaders Faculty, Kim Jones.

The conversation explored how greater clarity around your strengths, values, and purpose leads to more intentional career decisions, and how AI can be a valuable thought partner when it's grounded in a clear understanding of who you are.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We're grateful to continue learning alongside this incredible community.

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