Sylvia Lovely is an author, speaker, and motivator–helping leaders achieve resiliency and success in work and play through her unique approach called “Dodging Coconuts.” In keynotes, workshops, and coaching sessions, she frames her “lessons learned” using her 4P Process: (1) Purpose–required to manage the micro and macro forces raging about us; (2) Preparation–understanding the mission of work and life; (3)Planning and (4) Perspective of Leadership–developing the foundations of leadership. Her audiences range from individual leaders to governing boards and mid and senior-level business managers. In her recently published book, DODGING COCONUTS: How to Survive the Storm and Rebuild Your Life, she shares both her story and valuable lessons she has learned from her personal and professional experiences. She emphasizes how our personal well-being is increasingly intertwined with our professional lives. She is dedicated to helping others become effective, willing, and bold decision-makers in spite of a widespread sense of bewilderment about life in our modern era. Sylvia brings to her work 22 years of experience as CEO of the Kentucky League of Cities. (An association of 380 city members in Kentucky with a $54 million dollar annual budget.), her training as an attorney, and her experience as a national speaker and author. She has written three books. Sylvia is an entrepreneur and part owner of Azur Food Group (AFG), consisting of Azur Restaurant and Patio, Brasabana Restaurant featuring Cuban cuisine, and Dupree Catering and Events, one of the largest regional catering companies in central Kentucky. She and her AFG co-owner, Chef Jeremy Ashby, co-host Food News and Chews, a popular radio program which educates listeners about food and the local food movement. She lives in Lexington with husband Bernie and her dog Phoenix. She enjoys her children, David and Lauren Lovely and Jennifer and Ross Lovely, and grandchildren Jack Levi, Mary Simon and a granddaughter due to arrive in August. “My goal is to help you engage in the highest order of leadership by embracing what is ultimately YOUR story in both work and play.” —Sylvia Lovely
