Our Team.
Our different paths in business and education - and the crises we faced together - give us a unique perspective on leading with presence, clarity, and humanity when it matters most.
Steve Sell
Founder and Executive Director
Steve Sell is a leadership speaker, business leader, and founder of ReadyLeadership. He believes leadership begins with how we show up for people — and is revealed in the moments that test us most.
“Presence, clarity, trust, and calm are not created in crisis. They are built before the moment demands them.”
Steve’s work is grounded in a simple belief: the habits we practice every day shape how we respond when it matters most.
With more than 35 years of experience in sales, customer success, and business leadership, he helps teams align around what matters, communicate with purpose, and lead through pressure with confidence.
Through keynotes, workshops, and executive conversations, Steve brings practical experience, not theory, to help leaders make better decisions, build stronger teams, and drive better results.
Stacy Sell
Stacy Sell is a speaker, facilitator, and advocate who believes care and compassion are central to great leadership. She helps people move through change with greater strength by helping them feel seen and supported.
“People don’t need perfect words in hard moments. They need to know they are seen, supported, and not walking alone.”
Stacy’s work is grounded in the belief that resilience is built one step at a time. With 30 years of experience in education, special education, and advocacy, she has spent her career helping people navigate challenge, uncertainty, and growth.
Through workshops and conversations, Stacy helps leaders create environments where people feel valued, supported, and better prepared for difficult moments.
Director, Advocacy and Education