Rhonda L. Bowen
- Specialism: Strategic Communication Guidance; co-creating Solutions for efficiency, effectiveness, and success; communication across cultures (geographical and organizational); meeting facilitation and improvement; developing communication skills (listening, asking questions, feedback, managing difficult conversations); AI and technology integration in communication.
- Track Record: Bayer Crop Science, Infor, Schaeffler, Consortium Partner: The European VET Excellence Centre for Leading Sustainable Systems and Business Transformation (CATALYST) Erasmus+ Program, European Union Co-funding, GEA, Vodafone, Xerox, Deutsche Telekom, Citibank, Booz Allen Hamilton, E-on.
- Offer: As a global strategic communication guide, I help BEST professionals improve cross-cultural communication by co-creating practical solutions for greater efficiency, clarity, and impact. Through coaching, workshops, meeting facilitation, and SUCCES Swarms, I offer hands-on support to eliminate misunderstandings and build confident, effective communication.
- Others say about Rhonda: “I was immediately impressed by Rhonda’s captivating personality and outstanding professionalism. It is very easy to picture Rhonda as a lively speaker and presenter in the topics she is passionately representing. Her in-depth knowledge of the market and expertise makes her a fantastic sounding board for organizations with a global outreach. I have recommended Rhonda to several of my contacts as a lively, captivating speaker in a professional setting who is a rare gem.”
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My journey to becoming a Portfolio Executive is rooted in a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of communication and collaboration. For decades, starting with founding bells in Germany as an American in 1988, I have been dedicated to helping professionals, particularly those in business, engineering, science, and technology (BEST), navigate the complexities of communicating effectively, especially across different cultures.
Moving from a dairy farm in Pennsylvania to working internationally brought a personal dimension to understanding cultural nuances, sparking my lifelong focus on this area.
Witnessing clients gain clarity, improve their interactions, and find tangible solutions reinforced my conviction that effective communication is not just a skill, but fundamental to success in all areas.
Over time, I systematized my insights into frameworks like CREAVELOP, WISPIRATION, and SUCCES, among others, learning deeply about human nature and the importance of asking the right questions. I learned that while going fast might mean going alone, to go far, you must go together. I also realized the importance of discovering my own unique path rather than simply following others.
What makes the portfolio approach work for me now is its alignment with my core values of co-creation and learning through diverse experiences. Working across various projects and with different clients allows me to continuously apply and refine my methodologies, drawing inspiration from one context to inform another. The fact that I now have a team who supports me in collaborating with others further enhances this capability. It allows us to bring unique expertise together to provide practical, hands-on support that gets results. The focus on meeting clients where they are and co-creating solutions ensures that our work is always relevant and impactful. Leveraging the three forms of intelligence, natural, human and artificial, is an exciting new frontier that strengthens our ability to deliver.
Looking ahead, I am excited about launching my “biggest endeavor” yet, continuing to integrate new insights like the practical applications of AI, and expanding our reach to help even more BEST professionals. The Co-Creation Book Project for 2025, with proceeds going to charity, is a concrete step towards a broader positive impact. Ultimately, I hope to continue co-creating better communication in our world, supporting individuals and organizations to find their voice and achieve success by working together.