About the Author
As the Founder of Xcel Leadership Group, Vicky helps small business owners, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders build the clarity, systems, and confidence to lead with purpose — not pressure. After 25+ years in corporate HR and leadership development, she saw firsthand how great people often fail to grow because they lack structure, coaching, and self-leadership tools. That realization sparked her mission: to simplify leadership growth and make it accessible, actionable, and human again.
Through her signature programs — iGROW (self-leadership) and weGROW (team leadership) — Vicky blends practical systems, emotional intelligence, and people-centered processes that help leaders go from reactive managers to intentional influencers.
When she’s not helping clients build stronger teams and systems, you’ll find her on a boat, with her family, traveling, or cheering on her grandkids.
Follow Vicky’s leadership insights each week on the Xcel Leadership Blog, or connect with her on LinkedIn for real-world conversations on growth, leadership, and legacy.


Vicky Barto
Believes leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about transformation.



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