Focused. Disciplined. Unshakably Driven.
As an active international athlete in the MCI European Dressage Championships, Claudia isn’t just someone who used to compete — she’s still out there, training, performing, and winning.
That same drive for excellence fuels her coaching and speaking today. Want to know what it’s like to work with someone who leads from experience? Just ask the people who have.
Erica Webber
IBM Director, Research Alliances
"Claudia's superpower is her ability to inspire others to take action and create their own success, generating exceptional personal, professional, and organizational outcomes in the process."
Nani Walker
Oscar Winning Documentarian
"Claudia leads with courage, authenticity, and a vision that inspires those around her to rise to their fullest potential."
Bill LaFontaine
General Manager, IBM Intellectual Property & Vice President of Research Business Development
"Claudia integrates her sports and coaching background with her business prowess to bring unique value to people wanting to become authentic leaders. She enables people to claim their own personal power and dare to lead."
From the Court to the C-Suite
Before leading in boardrooms, Claudia shared the court — and a dorm room — with the legendary Pat Summitt. As coaches together in the 1970s, Claudia learned firsthand what grit, vision, and leadership looked like long before they were buzzwords. That foundation still fuels everything she does today.
Alexandra Gordon
IBM Technology Client Leader
"I’m incredibly grateful to learn from Claudia --- She is a masterful leader who empowers teams with clarity, confidence, and integrity. Her ability to navigate difficult negotiations, rebuild contentious relationships, and foster deep trust is unparalleled—turning challenges into opportunities for growth. The lessons she imparted have left a lasting impact on me, shaping my approach to leadership and collaboration in profound ways. Her commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and support for “bringing your whole self to work” are bar none—creating a culture at IBM that makes it a company where I truly aspire to build my entire career."
Florencia Paradeda
Associate Partner, IBM Consulting
"Claudia inspires you to step into your authentic self and uncover your best version. She leads you to solve impossible problems through the art of the possible, unlocking abilities you never knew you had."