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About Colleen DelVecchio

Colleen DelVecchio is the Founder and Chief Maximizer at Maxady LLC, where she helps individuals and organizations unlock their full potential by harnessing their unique strengths. With a passion for boosting employee engagement, preventing burnout, increasing belonging, and helping organizations navigate modern challenges,..

…Colleen brings over 20 years of experience in leadership development and organizational change.

As a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach, engagement consultant, keynote speaker, and career coach, Colleen helps teams:

  • Prevent burnout through strengths-based approaches
  • Develop leadership skills that maximize individual talents
  • Navigate change with resilience
  • Enhance organizational culture and belonging

Her philosophy is simple yet impactful: When individuals fully embrace their strengths, teams thrive — improving performance, engagement, and long-term success.

Beyond Maxady: Podcast Host & Advocate for Authentic Careers

Colleen is also the co-host of Embrace the Squiggle, a podcast that highlights the authentic, unfiltered career stories of professional women. Each episode explores both the highs and lows of career journeys, empowering listeners to embrace non-linear paths with confidence and honesty.

Education & Expertise

Colleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston University and a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Bay Path University, equipping her with deep insights into human behavior, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.

About Maxady LLC – Empowering People & Organizations to Thrive

Maxady LLC, founded by Colleen DelVecchio, specializes in strengths-based leadership, employee engagement, burnout prevention, and organizational change. Combining certified CliftonStrengths coaching, strategic consulting, and transformational workshops, Maxady helps businesses build thriving, resilient teams in today’s evolving workplace.

At Maxady, we believe:

  • Every individual’s strengths are valuable assets
  • Preventing burnout is essential for long-term success
  • Inclusive, strengths-driven cultures foster creativity, collaboration, and growth

From keynote speeches to custom coaching programs, Maxady equips leaders and teams with the tools to navigate challenges, embrace change, and maximize impact.

Maxady Services Include:

  • Strengths-based team development
  • Burnout prevention programs
  • Employee engagement & belonging strategies
  • Leadership development workshops
  • Organizational change consulting

About Embrace the Squiggle Podcast

Embrace the Squiggle is the must-listen podcast for anyone navigating a nonlinear career journey. Co-hosted by Colleen DelVecchio and Kristine, the podcast features real stories from professional women, exploring the unexpected twists, bold pivots, and lessons learned along the way.

Each episode offers unfiltered honesty, inspiration, and practical insights for anyone ready to embrace their own unique career path — squiggles and all.

Tune in weekly for conversations that inspire, inform, and empower, helping listeners see the beauty in their non-traditional career stories.

Subscribe to Embrace the Squiggle on your favorite podcast platform and join Colleen and Kristine on this journey of growth, discovery, and career reinvention.

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