Walda Collins

Walda Collins

MSML

TX, US

Helping leaders align purpose with performance to drive meaningful impact.

Walda Collins is an Author, Keynote Speaker, and leadership strategist specializing in purpose-driven leadership and organizational growth. A retired U.S. Marine and 3-time combat veteran, with 23 years of service, she brings disciplined leadership, strategic clarity, and values-based insight to executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders. Walda is the founder of Woman D.A.R.E. To Live, a leadership and development platform that helps individuals define their identity, align with purpose, and lead with confidence and integrity. Known for her engaging delivery and practical frameworks, Walda equips audiences to navigate change, strengthen leadership capacity, and drive meaningful impact in business and life.

Walda Collins is an Author, Keynote Speaker, and leadership strategist specializing in purpose-driven leadership and organizational growth. A retired U.S. Marine and 3-time combat veteran, with 23 years of service, she brings disciplined leadership, strategic clarity, and values-based insight to executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders. Walda is the founder of Woman D.A.R.E. To Live, a leadership and development platform that helps individuals define their identity, align with purpose, and lead with confidence and integrity. Known for her engaging delivery and practical frameworks, Walda equips audiences to navigate change, strengthen leadership capacity, and drive meaningful impact in business and life.

Women in Leadership: Strength, Strategy and Authentic Influence

Format: 60-minute Keynote or 2-hour Workshop


This program is perfect for:
• Women leaders and high-potential professionals
• Organizations investing in women’s leadership development and retention

The audience will leave with:
• Greater confidence in their leadership voice and decision-making
• Strategies to lead authentically while maintaining professional excellence


This program...

LeadershipEducational / InformativeProfessionalism

Purpose-Driven Leadership: A D.A.R.E. Framework for Leading with Impact

Format: 60-minute Keynote

This program is perfect for:
• Leaders seeking clarity and consistency in their leadership approach
• Organizations focused on alignment, engagement, and performance

The audience will leave with:
• A practical leadership framework to clarify purpose and drive results
• Tools to strengthen alignment, accountability, and leadership impact

This keynote introduces the...

EmpowermentLeadershipOrganizational DevelopmentAudience Activity

The Recipe for Leadership: Lessons in Purpose, Preparation, and Performance

Format: 75-minute Interactive Keynote with Live Demonstration

This program is perfect for:
• Leadership teams seeking deeper connection and engagement
• Organizations focused on culture, wellness, and sustainable performance

The audience will leave with:
• A fresh, memorable framework for intentional leadership
• Practical insights on preparation, decision-making, and execution

This interactive...

LeadershipOrganizational DevelopmentFoodEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing