ARCHITECTING EXCELLENCETM
Designing Leaders. Aligning Systems.
Building Capacity That Scales.
Why Grow Lead Empower™ Exists
Leadership doesn’t fail because leaders lack passion — it fails when systems can’t support the weight of their vision.
Most organizations don’t struggle because their people are unskilled or uncommitted. They struggle because misalignment, unclear workflows, communication gaps, and inconsistent practices create friction that drains time, energy, and momentum.
Grow Lead Empower™ exists to eliminate that friction.
We design the systems, structures, and leadership capacity that turn overwhelm into clarity, and effort into predictable, scalable performance.
We help leaders and organizations:
Build aligned, repeatable systems that remove chaos and guesswork
Strengthen decision-making, communication, and cross-team alignment
Reduce burnout by creating clarity, consistency, and shared ownership
Improve implementation across initiatives, teams, and departments
Transform culture by redesigning the systems that shape behaviors
Because when leaders are supported by strong systems, they rise.
And when systems and leadership rise together, excellence becomes inevitable.
This is the heart of Architecting Excellence™ — and the reason Grow Lead Empower™ exists.
Upcoming Events
January Leadership Retreat
January 17 (in person), January 22 (virtual)
The Leader Within: Identity, Confidence & Clarity Reset
Start 2026 grounded, confident, and clear. A high-touch retreat designed to help you lead from identity, not overwhelm.
Only 20 seats available.
Leadership Architect Lab™
Begins January 6
Q1 Theme: Leadership Begins With You
A 12-week cohort integrating growth, identity, and leadership systems grounded in Maxwell’s 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth.
Enrollment up to 20 leaders.
Live2Lead West Michigan
January 23
Featuring John Maxwell, Craig Groeschel, Valerie Burton, Mark Cole & Tiffani Bova.
A powerful leadership simulcast facilitated live by Tennille Woodward.
70 seats available.
Build your own Path
Choose Your Leadership Pathway
Events & Experiences
Transformational leadership growth for individuals and emerging leaders.
Monthly Retreats (in-person & virtual)
Leadership Architect LabTM (12-week cohort)
Live2Lead Quarterly Event
Organizational Consulting
High-performance leadership systems for schools, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations.
Architecting ExcellenceTM System Audit
Leadership Systems Architecture
Decision-Flow & Communication Cascades
Culture Under ConstructionTM
Executive Coaching for Leaders
Dr. Tennille Woodward
Leadership Architect™ • Executive Coach • Systems Strategist
I help leaders build the clarity, systems, and culture needed to create sustainable excellence. With 21 years of leadership experience — including 14 years in school and district executive roles — I understand the realities of leading teams while navigating broken systems, heavy workloads, and competing priorities.
Expertise:
Maxwell Leadership Executive Coach & Trainer
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2020)
Creator of Architecting Excellence™
Leadership & systems strategy across education, government, and mission-driven organizations
What I Believe:
Strong leaders deserve strong systems.
When clarity increases and systems align, people thrive, culture strengthens, and results accelerate.
Grow Our Potential. Lead Well. Empower Exceptional Outcomes.
💬 What Leaders Are Saying
💬 “Tennille is a visionary leader who empowers others to lead with clarity and courage. Her coaching created alignment and impact across our district.”
— Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr., Former Superintendent
💬 "Dr. Tennille Woodward was an incredible speaker at our recent MPI Michigan Chapter event. Her presentation was entitled "The People Puzzle: Leading with Clarity, Confidence, and Compassion". Her insights were fantastic, and she even tailored her presentation to our event's movie theme. . Attendees were able to walk away with real tools applicable both in professional and personal settings. I would highly recommend her for any group looking to grow strong, people-focused leaders."
— Mandi VanOoteghem, Vice President of Education, MPI Michigan
💬 "Tennille was great to work with. Her content was solid and she progressed though the process very well. We have already booked her again and will keep her in our office likely every other month for new presentations."
— Terry Puffer, Owner, Terry Puffer Real Estate
Conferences & Organizations Trusting GrowLeadEmpowerTM
Catch Tennille live on stage at these upcoming conferences!
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book a speaker for my organization/event?
To book a speaker, simply use our “Book with Me” link on the website or visit the Reserve Events section. You’ll be guided through a simple booking form where you provide your event details and preferred dates. Once submitted, our team will contact you to confirm availability and finalize the arrangements
What topics are available for speaking engagements?
Our speaking topics are all designed to empower leaders and organizations for resilience and sustainable growth. Signature pathways and topics include:
- Leadership growth and systems for resiliency
- The Sisterhood of Resilience and Renewal
- Leadership Architect (systems and culture)
- The Ripple Effect (creating impact through everyday actions)
- Identity & Culture in Action (featured in “Live2Lead”)
- We can also tailor presentations to fit your event’s theme or organizational needs.
How do I confirm event details and setup?
After submitting your booking, our team will follow up to review and confirm event specifics, including agenda, setup requirements, and technology needs. We ensure all logistics are coordinated so your event runs smoothly—look out for a confirmation email with your finalized details and a checklist.
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