Meet Liz Scheinost. She’s been a cornerstone of the WildRock® Trailblazers™ collective since our very first women’s retreat in 2023, and we are beyond thrilled to introduce her as our February speaker for the 2026 Empowerment Exchange™ Annual Membership. She’s stepping onto our virtual stage to tackle one of the most pressing challenges for high-achieving women: Decision-making in times of change.
“I’m looking forward to bringing practical frameworks, honest conversation, and tools women can actually use when the pressure is on—which for this group is all the time!”
When it comes to navigating complex changes, Liz is a pro. She’s faced high-stakes decisions and moments when the path ahead wasn’t clear. One of her most memorable experiences was working with a CEO who would pause tense discussions and ask, “What is best for the people we are serving?” This simple question transformed the conversation, leading to clarity and productive dialogue. To Liz, true leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about having the integrity to search for them.
Why decision-making feels so hard right now (and why it’s not just you)
In times of change, leaders are often asked to project certainty—even when certainty doesn’t exist. For women in leadership, that pressure can be even more intense. Asking for more information or acknowledging uncertainty can feel risky when you’ve already worked hard to build credibility.
That’s exactly the terrain Liz Scheinost will be guiding members through in her upcoming presentation to the 2026 membership cohort. As a business coach and mentor, Liz stands as a reminder that great leadership is rooted in purpose, humility and an unwavering commitment to the people you serve.
The mindset shift most leaders don’t realize they need
Liz encourages leaders to shift gears, from chasing certainty to working with probabilities.
“Very few things in life are certain. When we realize we’ve been living and working with probabilities our entire lives, from packing an umbrella to booking a vacation to investing in a 401K to inviting a new neighbor over for coffee, we realize that we can confidently navigate complex decisions.”
This shift can make decision-making feel less overwhelming and more grounded. Have you ever second-guessed yourself after something didn’t go as planned? Rather than being paralyzed by the fear of making a wrong choice, Liz will help us focus on making the best decisions with the information we have and then move forward with clarity and confidence.
In her work with nonprofits and business coach for female entrepreneurs, Liz consistently sees leaders thrive when they find a balance of staying aligned with their mission and confidently moving forward and adapting.
One question that cuts through the chaos
When everything feels uncertain, Liz brings leaders back to a single grounding question:
“What is best for the people we are serving?
In some cases, this might be yourself. This upcoming event isn’t about giving you a one-size-fits-all script or a formula; it’s about helping you trust your decision-making again, especially when the path forward isn’t clear. Even if you aren’t part of our membership cohort, we encourage you to embrace some of these tips from Liz and contemplate that your path forward is full of possibilities!