Future of HR

PRESENTS

An Exclusive CHRO Fireside Chat with

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An Exclusive Fireside Chat with

Muriel Wilkins

CEO Advisor & Executive Coach
Host,
Coaching Real Leaders (HBR Podcast)
Author, Leadership Unblocked

What We’ll Explore

  • How CHROs can become even more effective coaches to their CEOs
  • How to avoid the most common coaching traps CHROs face at the top
  • How insights from Leadership Unblocked show up in real executive coaching moments

Friday, Feb 27 at 11am - 12pm EST

Future of HR

PRESENTS

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Muriel M. Wilkins is the CEO and Founder of Paravis Partners and a sought-after executive coach and C-suite advisor with more than two decades of experience helping leaders elevate their performance and navigate their toughest challenges.

She has served as the trusted partner to hundreds of senior executives who rely on her as a confidante, valued for her strategic acumen, ability to cut through complexity, and talent for catalyzing lasting results.

Her approach is anchored in deep insight, practical rigor, and a belief that meaningful change begins from within—helping leaders expand their capacity and deliver sustained results.

Muriel’s new book, Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential, was published by Harvard Business Review Press in October 2025 and is a USA Today Bestseller, an Amazon Bestseller and a Next Big Idea selection. She is also the co-author of Own the Room: Discover your Signature Voice to Master your Leadership Presence and hosts the award-winning podcast, Coaching Real Leaders.

Muriel was recognized as a finalist for the Thinkers50 Coaching Award, placing her among the world’s leading contributors to the coaching field. Her insights have been featured in major media outlets such as Forbes, Business Insider, Chief Executive Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, and she is the author of the Harvard Business Review magazine cover article, “The Hidden Beliefs That Hold Leaders Back.” Raised in North Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States, Muriel brings a global perspective to her work with leaders navigating increasingly complex environments. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University. Muriel’s mission is simple: to help leaders evolve so they—and those around them—can lead and live with greater ease.