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LeadingTheChange.Me, LLC

We are passionate about developing leaders who make a positive difference at work, at home, and in their communities

Great Leadership Starts Within

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Who We Are

At LeadingTheChange.me, LLC, we believe lasting change begins within. Leadership is not a position. It is the daily choice to influence others with integrity, humility, courage, and compassion. We believe great leadership starts with individuals, grows through meaningful relationships, and creates a legacy that extends far beyond the workplace.

When individuals discover their purpose, develop character, and lead with wisdom and compassion, they strengthen their workplaces, their families, their communities, and future generations.

We envision a world where emotionally healthy, purpose-driven leaders build thriving organizations, resilient families, and stronger communities.

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Our Team

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Christell Bechtold

Leadership Strengths Development, 
Consultant and Facilitator

With 20 years of experience in administrative and human resources roles across multiple state government departments, Ms. Bechtold brings deep operational insight into how public organizations function.

For the past 8 years, she has leveraged that experience to design and facilitate leadership development programs for state and local government leaders, translating real-world government challenges into practical leadership strategies.

Christell is a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach, Certified Working Genius Facilitator, trained DiSC facilitator, and a coach of The Leadership Challenge (TLC) content and Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) 360° assessment.

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Executive Strategist, 
Workforce and TVET

Rusty Bechtold

For three decades, Mr. Bechtold bridged the gap between correctional settings and the workforce. He focused on moving beyond basic instruction to implement high-impact Technical, Vocational, and Trade Training (TVET) programs. He facilitated individuals to replace a "release date" with a "start date" in a meaningful career.

Rusty ensures individuals have the tangible skills and certifications required to thrive in modern industry, by building industry-aligned curriculum in agriculture, trades and services. He turns vocational training into a recidivism-reduction power house while building the bridge from education to industry-ready talent.

Our Mission

We equip people to discover their potential, lead with purpose, and create positive change wherever life takes them.

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Our Approach

Impactful

We believe great leadership starts within.

Our consulting approach centers on building self-aware, emotionally intelligent individuals, internally empowered to lead with purpose, clarity, empathy, and impact.

Participative

We combine behavioral science with participatory learning to develop leaders who are personally committed to creating positive impacts in their organizations and communities.

Committed individuals generate a positive ripple effect that extends far beyond their title; making way for strong leadership pipelines rooted in accountability and aligned action.

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    35 Years of Combined Leadership Experience

    In Both Public Service and Private Industry

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    Outcome-Focused

    Development for Individuals and Teams

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    Collaborative

    For a cohesive environment

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What Clients are Saying

"The wealth of knowledge & passion for the [Strengths] topic from Christell was fabulous."

Training Participant, Women in Leadership: Strengths Discovery, Sept. 2022

“The instructor was great. You could tell she's passionate about the material she's teaching and believes it.”

Training Participant, Leading Effectively, Feb. 2023

“Christell was enthusiastic, had a positive, upbeat personality, and that shined through the entire training."

Training Participant, Performance Gap Conversations, Aug. 2023

“I appreciate Christell’s candor and insight into my leadership behaviors. She was a caring coach and made me feel more confident and capable.”

Leadership for the Government Supervisor, 2025 Cohort Participant, One-on-One Leadership Practices coaching session

"[Rusty,] Your involvement helped foster meaningful conversations, inspire new ideas, and provide valuable insights that attendees can take back to their organizations.”

Workforce Technology Conference, July 2026

FAQ

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  • We offer a variety of consultative and facilitation services to help you and your teams enhance behaviors of leadership, communication, task ownership, engagement, vision, and business strategy.

  • Pricing is based on the project's scope and needs. This can be a flat rate, hourly, or combination of both.

    We work with each client to find the appropriate strategies that best meet your desired outcomes and timeline.

  • We'll start with a meeting to get a feel for your current experience and desired future outcomes.

    We will then determine how to best collaborate to meet your needs, provide several options to work toward your goals, and discuss any adjustments.

    Click “Book a Consultation” below to Connect with Us and Get Started.

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