angela.timberlake

CHIEF LEARNING & TALENT STRATEGY EXECUTIVE | EXECUTIVE COACH | C-SUITE ADVISOR

Areas of Expertise:

Learning & Development Strategy
Executive & Leadership Coaching
Succession Planning & C-Suite Readiness
Organizational & Talent Transformation
Change Leadership & Business Transformation
Digital Learning Platforms & AI-Driven Solutions
Culture, Engagement & Inclusion
Performance & Impact Measurement

PROFILE

Executive Coach and Human Capital Executive with more than 20 years of experience leading enterprise learning, leadership development, and diversity strategies that drive measurable business outcomes. Proven success advising boards, CEOs, and senior executives on talent pipelines, succession readiness, and culture transformation. Known for embedding lifelong learning and inclusive leadership practices into organizations at global scale.

Certified Executive Coach and Instructional Designer with deep expertise in digital learning platforms, DEI strategies, and organizational transformation. Adept at guiding leaders and enterprises to thrive in complexity, adapt to change, and align learning with corporate growth objectives.

EXECUTIVE COACHING & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Brilliant Leadership Group | President & Executive Coach
2019 – Present
Coach mid-senior level leaders and C-suite candidates across industries, specializing in leadership transitions, succession readiness, executive presence, and stakeholder influence.

Coached executives into board or CEO succession pipelines.
Supported Fortune 500 leaders during M&A and large-scale transformation events.
Designed growth plans aligned to KPIs and board-level leadership competencies.
Conducted 360 assessments and facilitated action plans to strengthen executive impact.

Elevate Women, Inc. | President
Dec 2023 – Present
Lead a mission-driven organization advancing women in leadership through coaching, advocacy, and visibility. Facilitate executive readiness programs and C-suite roundtables to accelerate representation at the highest levels.

GLOBAL TALENT & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

JAXUSA Partnerships / JAXChamber | Vice President, Elevate Women
2020 – 2023
Launched regional leadership initiative to expand women’s representation in senior roles.Increased women’s representation in C-suites by 11% and on boards by 3% in three years. Partnered with corporations to design executive mentoring and leadership academies.

Acosta Sales & Marketing | 2006 – 2018

Vice President, Talent Development & Effectiveness (2015 – 2018)
Directed global learning and talent strategy, linking workforce readiness to client and corporate outcomes.
Led enterprise-wide talent and culture programs across U.S. and Canada.
Designed and implemented new Leadership Development Program aligned with future workforce trends.
Reduced manager turnover by 11% with a coaching-based New Manager Program.
Partnered with CHRO and senior executives to embed succession planning as a cultural priority.
Presented talent strategy updates to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.

Senior Director, Learning Services (2011 – 2015)
Launched enterprise LMS (Acosta University) and scaled global learning solutions.
Designed leadership academies and client development programs generating $2.4M in revenue.
Delivered enterprise coaching and learning across North America.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
BS, Computer & Information Science – Florida State University
Certified Executive Coach – Institute of Organizational Development (ICF-aligned)
Certified Instructional Designer – Langevin Learning

AFFILIATIONS

Commissioner, Jacksonville Human Rights Commission (Mayor Appointee)
President Elect, Jacksonville Women’s Network
Advisory Board, ATHENA Global
Leadership Team, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Leadership roles and/or coaching in government, banking, nonprofit, higher education, and consumer goods industries, consistently focused on leadership development, DEI strategy, and enterprise workforce transformation.