
Leadership & Team Performance Consultant · Author · Coach · She/Her
Brandy Ferrer knows what it feels like to stand at the edge of a leadership role — the weight of it, the uncertainty, and the quiet question of whether you're actually ready. She's spent nearly 20 years helping leaders answer that question with a clear, confident yes.
Her work centers on what she calls Leadership Launch — a philosophy built around helping leaders accelerate the learning curve, lean into their unique strengths, and quickly build the relationships and trust that make teams perform. The result isn't just more confident leaders. It's stronger teams, better communication, and performance that actually sticks.
Brandy created the SPARK program to help leaders discover, develop, and ignite their confidence — and has authored two leadership books, including the Amazon bestseller Spark: How Great Leaders Start. She works primarily with people leaders, mid-level managers, and new leaders, and partners closely with HR professionals who support managers. Her client experience spans finance, insurance, nonprofit, and fire services.
Signature Keynotes:
Stop being so F#$king Nice
Psychological Safety is not a Safe Word
Break the Bad Boss Pattern: Disrupting the Cycle of Leadership Failure
Spark Your Leadership
Nearly 20 years in leadership development and team performance consulting
Creator of the SPARK program for leadership confidence
Author of two leadership books, including Amazon bestseller Spark: How Great Leaders Start
Specialization in mid-level managers, new leaders, and people leaders
Industry experience: finance, insurance, nonprofit, fire services
Partners with HR professionals supporting management teams
Reach out directly — she responds promptly and handles her own bookings.
Location: Spokane, WA
Formats: Keynote · Workshop · Coaching
Audience: People leaders, mid-level managers, HR professionals
Fee range: Contact for rates
Virtual available: Yes
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"Insightful, passionate, leadership development expert is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Brandy Ferrer. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Brandy for nearly two years during which we collaborated in networking and referral exchange groups. Above all, I was impressed with Brandy’s ability to bring individuals together as teams and grow leadership abilities at all levels. And, of course, her unique understanding of adult learning & development, business acumen and coaching make Brandy a true asset for any organization looking to make an investment in their people."
— Margaret Lannon
"I had the pleasure of hearing Brandy speak about corporate communication and leadership at a SHRM conference recently. She was engaging, insightful, and shared information in a way that was easily digested and implemented. If you're looking for a leadership or communication consultant, coach, or speaker, I highly recommend Brandy!"
— Jessi Beyer
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