Rosenna Bakari, Ph.D.

Leadership Consultant

About

Thirty years of studying human psychology taught me one thing organizations rarely account for: the internal world of their leaders shapes everything external — decisions, culture, performance, and retention.I'm Dr. Rosenna Bakari — empowerment strategist, leadership consultant, 7X author, and creator of the Seven Exits Framework. My work helps organizations understand what's happening beneath the surface of high performance — the internal patterns shaping how leaders make decisions, build teams, and sustain (or lose) their edge.I speak on:* High achiever burnout and invisible labor in leadership* Inner barriers that limit executive decision-making and team culture* Building organizations where strength and sustainability coexist* Personal transformation as a leadership strategyOrganizations bring me in when:- Their best people are pulling back or leaving- Leadership development isn't translating to culture change- They want a speaker who combines psychological depth with practical frameworksThe Seven Exits Framework has been applied across executive coaching, leadership training, and a private membership community for high achievers seeking sustained growth without sacrificing themselves in the process.If you're looking for a speaker who goes beyond motivation to deliver lasting insight — let's talk.📩 dr.b@sevenexits.com Connect here or visit rosennabakari.com

Country

United States

City

Maricopa

Industry

Health, Wellness & Fitness

Skill

Facilitation, Employee Relations, Professional Development Programs, Professional Development Seminars, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Well-being, Motivational Speaking, Book self-publishing consulting, Poet, Taekwondo, Fitness, Homeschooling, Public Speaking, Teaching, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Psychology

Experience

Leadership Consultant

Seven Exits

2021-1 - Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

United States

Organizations hire me when their high achievers are excelling on paper but struggling beneath the surface. As founder of Seven Exits and creator of the Seven Exits Framework, I design and deliver executive leadership training, keynote presentations, and consulting engagements that help organizations understand how internal patterns — not just skills gaps — shape leadership effectiveness, team culture, and performance sustainability. My work sits at the intersection of psychology and organizational leadership, drawing on 30+ years of applied experience to give leaders practical tools for lasting change. What I bring to organizations: • Keynote and workshop delivery on high achiever burnout, invisible labor, and sustainable leadership • Executive leadership training grounded in the Seven Exits Framework • Coaching certification program for professionals integrating empowerment methodology • Private membership community for high achievers in ongoing development 7X Published Author | ICF PCC Credentialed | Ph.D. Psychology

Lecturer

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

2018-8 - 2022-5 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Greater Colorado Springs Area

Taught Human Development and Diversity in Treatment at the graduate level, translating complex psychological concepts into applied frameworks for counseling professionals — the same skill that makes my executive workshops accessible and actionable for non-clinical leadership audiences.

Executive Director

Talking Trees, Inc.

2010-1 - 2021-12 · 12 yrs

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded and led Talking Trees, a trauma-informed empowerment organization that grew to 5,500+ international followers. Designed and delivered speaking, facilitation, and educational programming for adult survivors of childhood trauma — building the community-building, curriculum design, and platform experience that now anchors my organizational consulting work.

Book Author

Karibu Publishing

2015-2 - 2020-5 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Des Moines Metropolitan Area

7X published author across personal development, leadership, and empowerment. Writing spans self-esteem, Black women’s leadership, and trauma-informed transformation — establishing the intellectual foundation for the Seven Exits Framework.