Céline Williams, founder of reVisionary and an award-winning executive coach, reminds us that critical thinking is one of the rarest yet most vital skills a leader can bring to the table. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development and organizational transformation, she shows how being intentional in our decisions means recognizing biases, questioning assumptions, and digging deeper to uncover root causes. We explore how to pause, reflect, and step back from automatic responses so that we can choose stronger, more sustainable solutions. Critical thinking is not about overcomplicating things. It’s about courageously examining perspectives, challenging comfort zones, and modeling a better way of leading. 

Highlights 

1. See Beyond the Obvious - We learn how to move past surface symptoms and uncover the real problems that need solving. 

2. Recognize Hidden Biases - Every leader has biases. The skill lies in acknowledging them and not letting them drive decisions. 

3. Question Assumptions - By naming and testing assumptions, we open doors to new insights and stronger strategies. 

4. Practice Reflection Before Action - Individual reflection before group discussion creates space for fresh, unbiased ideas. 

5. Courage in Leadership - It takes courage to step into uncomfortable conversations and model true critical thinking for our teams.  

Resources Mentioned 

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment) 

How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done?  

You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I’ve discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity. 

In less than 10 minutes, find out where you’re empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done. 

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/  

About the Guest:  

Céline Williams is the founder of reVisionary, a boutique consulting firm that partners with growth-minded leaders and executive teams around the world. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development, culture design, and organizational transformation, she brings a rare blend of strategic insight and human-centered expertise.  

Céline is an award-winning executive coach, international speaker, and trusted advisor known for her mix of empathy, edge, and practical wisdom. She also hosts two acclaimed podcasts, lectures at top business schools, and helps leaders unlock clarity, connection, and momentum in the moments that matter most. 

She can be reached at: 

http://revisionary.ca/  

https://www.facebook.com/revisionary.ca  

About the Host:  

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays. 

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results.   

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:  

• The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy  
• The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration 
• The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community 
• The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team 

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results. 

http://www.courageofaleader.com  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley  

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/