Tonya Richards is the founder/CEO of Excel Now Consulting Corp and creator/host of Restless Excellence.

Tonya is a senior Human Resources executive with over 20 years of experience helping organizations and leaders navigate complexity, culture, and change.

What sets Tonya apart is her ability to bridge strategy with lived experience; bringing both executive insight and human-centered leadership to every engagement.

Areas of Expertise:

• Leadership Development & Executive Coaching

• Organizational Development & Culture Strategy

• DEIB & Inclusive Leadership

• Conflict Resolution & Workforce Strategy

• Talent Management & Performance Systems

Restless Excellence™ is a leadership platform created by Tonya Richards that explores what it means to pursue high standards without losing our humanity along the way. Through thoughtful reflection on leadership, culture, and personal growth, Restless Excellence challenges the idea that excellence must come at the expense of well-being. The platform includes the Restless Excellence LinkedIn Newsletter and the Restless Excellence Podcast, where Tonya shares insights, stories, and practical perspectives on sustainable leadership, navigating change, and building organizations where people and performance can thrive. Readers and listeners are encouraged to subscribe to the newsletter and tune in to the podcast to join the ongoing conversation.

Longstanding Impact:

• Led HR strategy across complex healthcare systems

• Improved employee engagement and retention

• Designed leadership programs for emerging and senior leaders

• Advised executives on culture transformation and equity strategy