Cheryl Mitchell
Cheryl is a speaker, author, and consultant who helps people communicate and lead. With deep roots in agriculture and decades of cross-industry experience, she equips individuals and organizations to navigate change and build lasting legacies.
Price range
- $6,000 - $10,000
Expert
- Change
- Coaching
- Communication
- Farm succession planning
- Female Speakers
- Generational Issues
- Inspirational
- Leadership
- Succession Planning
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About
Cheryl Mitchell is a seasoned communicator and trusted facilitator who brings clarity, compassion, and structure to conversations that matter. With deep roots in agriculture and over 35 years of experience across education, corporate, nonprofit, and farm-based sectors, Cheryl’s work centers on helping people communicate better—whether across generations, within teams, or through personal leadership growth.
Raised on a dairy farm in Jasper County, Illinois, Cheryl’s agricultural foundation remains central to her approach. But her reach extends far beyond rural landscapes. She works with families, leaders, and organizations to build confidence, reduce friction, and strengthen relationships through purposeful communication.
Known for her grounded style and ability to create trust quickly, Cheryl leads workshops, keynotes, and transition conversations that invite people to engage more honestly—and with intention. Whether she’s guiding farm families through succession planning or helping professionals lead with clarity, her mission is the same: equip people to show up, speak up, and move forward with purpose.
Cheryl has also authored a book, Farm Legacy or Loss: The Decision is Yours.
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Video Clips
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Topics
Evolve to Lead : Mastering You
A deeply personal and practical session focused on personal leadership development. Attendees will explore how to become the best version of themselves—because you go with you everywhere. Includes tools and takeaways for growing into a leader others want to follow.
Mind Over Matter : Strengthening Mental Agility
Mental fitness is the foundation of our overall health—like the soil that nourishes a crop. This presentation explores the role of mindset in navigating stress, growth, and professional performance, offering strategies to protect and energize our most powerful asset: the mind.
Thriving Through Change : The True Constant
People don’t dislike change—they struggle with the process. This talk provides frameworks and tools for understanding and managing change more effectively, both personally and professionally. Perfect for teams facing transitions or individuals seeking resilience.
Bridging the Generational Divide
With up to five generations working together, misunderstandings are inevitable. This keynote offers humor, insight, and strategies to help audiences build bridges across the age gap—improving collaboration, communication, and respect.
Your Farm Legacy : How Do You Pass It On?
A practical and heartfelt presentation for farm families navigating succession planning. Cheryl offers a starting place for essential conversations and strategic planning, helping families shape a legacy they’re proud to pass on—rather than one they leave to chance.