Stacy Kehren Idema, PMP

Hi, I’m Stacy, 
a small-town lake country girl turned modern traditionalist, building emotionally intelligent technology and presence-based leadership systems for the future of legacy.

Since I was ten, I’ve believed business could be done differently — not just more efficiently, but more humanly.

For 27+ years, I led innovation across startups and Fortune 5 companies. I learned how systems scale and how trust breaks, whether because emotion gets edited out or because unchecked emotion runs the show.

When it was time to choose what came next, I couldn’t return to the system I once believed would take me to the top.

That decision sparked my current path, one that bridges emotional intelligence, technology, and generational wealth.

I founded Equati to help family offices, investors, and founders align values, vision, and legacy within their direct investing. Because legacy isn’t numbers on a page; it's a living system shaped by presence, trust, and the way we communicate across generations.

Alongside Equati, I serve as a Presence-Based Chief of Staff & Leadership Consigliere --- a strategic partner to founders, principals, and family enterprises navigating growth, succession, or strategic inflection points.

My work blends strategic clarity with emotional intelligence, helping leaders create coherence across their people, priorities, and processes.

Today, I work with:
→ Family Offices & Investors designing continuity and trust across generations
→ Principals and founders needing strategic partnership and grounded decision support
→ UHNW families preparing for legacy transitions and the Great Wealth Transfer
→ Companies built for patient, purpose-driven capital

Because how we invest, lead, and live isn’t separate from who we are.
It's the story of legacy in motion.

When I’m not building or serving leaders, you’ll find me between Austin, TX and Minneapolis, MN driving my Jeep with the top off, baking (my signature is banana bread with a salty crust), or on a flight across an ocean with camera in hand, writing about the messy, human side of legacy, leadership, and love.

Because the way we invest, lead, and live is the story we leave behind.

✳️ stacy@equati.ai
 | www.equati.ai

Founder & Managing Director

The Global Collective is the gateway to a new business ecosystem that empowers and harmonizes gender strengths and diversity in business around the globe.
 
We partner with investment companies that are ready to invest in female-founded/led businesses, help the businesses with which they've already invested be better winners and create a culture of performance and flow with less burnout.
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Our vision is to eliminate the diversity gap, whilst changing gender perceptions by connecting the unique strengths of each gender, which will also increase the financial benefit and mental well-being in business.

Ama La Vida

Leadership Coach

Manage corporate client relationship by providing 10 star service on a 5 star scale. Using data to help business partners achieve increased employee engagement.

Corporate Client Success Manager

University of Denver

Adjunct Faculty

Laura McFadden Consulting

Executive Coach/Business Consultant

Mountain West Credit Union Association

Providing compliance guidance and create compliance programs to member credit union.

Director of Association Compliance Services

Credit Union Operations Consultant

WyHy Federal Credit Union

Responsible for the retail function of the credit union to include oversight of branch locations and contact center. Managed the recruiting and onboard of new employees for retail environment. Provided solutions to employee relations challenges.

VP/Chief Retail Officer

Security Service Federal Credit Union

Assistant Vice President Operations

Norbel Credit Union

Executive Vice President

Safeway Rocky Mountain Federal Credit Union

Branch Manager

Weld Schools Credit Union

Operations Supervisor

Kaiser Savings Bank

"Are you ready to unlock your full potential and become who you were destined to be? Welcome to the journey of transformation! 🚀

I'm Laura, and I'm not just a coach – I'm your catalyst for growth and success. With over three decades of executive management experience, I've conquered every challenge in the realms of compliance, leadership, and operations. But more than that, I've dedicated my career to empowering people like you to rise to their personal zenith.

Imagine this: one of my clients once felt unfulfilled both personally and professionally. But through our coaching journey, she discovered her self-confidence, purpose, and aligned her path with her passions. Today, she's a testament to the transformative power of coaching, and I'm honored to have been her guide.

Leadership isn't just about managing people; it's about leading yourself first, and I'm here to guide you in embracing your authentic self. As the Adjunct Faculty Coach at the University of Denver, I blend coaching with digital learning, sculpting leaders over a 12-week term. My expertise doesn't stop there – I've navigated the intricacies of financial well-being for credit union members, nurtured leadership potential in colleagues, and supported community non-profit initiatives. 

My qualifications speak volumes: a Master's in Psychology with a Life Coaching Emphasis, and an Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation. But beyond accolades, I've been recognized as a nominee for the 2016 Women of Distinction in the Banking/Finance Industry, cementing my commitment to excellence.

Now, it's your turn. Let's embark on this journey together. Whether you're facing leadership hurdles, seeking career clarity, or striving for personal growth, I'm here to help. Connect with me, and let's sprinkle some coaching magic into your life. Together, we'll rewrite your story of success. ✨"

Laura McFadden, MS-Psy, ICF-ACC

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