Shelley Paxton is on a mission to liberate a billion souls from “success-empty to success-full,” and her next stop is PPAI’s Women’s Leadership Conference.

  • Paxton is a 26-year advertising and marketing veteran whose legacy is imprinted on iconic global brands like McDonald’s, Visa and Harley-Davidson.


At the pinnacle of her career, as Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, she was shocked to find herself feeling success-empty instead of success-full. That awakening led her on a profound journey that became her mission, business and bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life.

Now Chief Soul Officer, she works with leaders and teams to advocate for redefining success in ways that celebrate humanity, well-being and soul. She has gained recognition from NBC, CBS, Forbes and Thrive Global, making her a respected thought leader, advisor and sought-after keynote speaker.

Tackling corporate burnout, attrition and disengagement, her energizing and actionable keynotes are creating “undeniable ROI (Ripples of Impact)” in lives, businesses and culture.

Experience Paxton for yourself at WLC 2025, taking place at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa in Coronado, California from June 23-25.

Register Now For WLC 2025

WLC is the place to make connections, toast the PPAI Woman of Achievement and broaden horizons on everything from corporate finance to AI and the value of keeping a beginner’s mindset.

This year’s conference will be held June 23-25 at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa in Coronado, California.

  • The registration fee for members is $1,500 and $1,900 for non-members.


Click here to register.