Brielle Cotterman is an Inc. 5000 and TEDx speaker, Activist Against Domestic Violence, Publicity Expert, Celebrity Maker, and Founder & CEO of the Influential Leader Agency. For nearly fifteen years, she has helped clients build world-renowned personal brands, scale dream careers to multiple seven figures, and use their stories to inspire millions. Through her trademarked methods, clients have launched speaking tours, written award-winning books, secured top media placements, and become leaders in their industries.
A survivor of attempted murder and domestic violence, Brielle is a passionate advocate for a world where intimate partner abuse is never tolerated and survivors are met with empathy and opportunity.
Her clients appear on Forbes 30 Under 30, Ad Week’s Creative 100, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and the Inc. 5000, as well as the most prestigious stages, podcasts, and publications. A graduate of Indiana University, Brielle is also a World Champion Equestrian, former Miss America Organization titleholder and director, PRSA and AICI member, and finalist for Today’s Woman Magazine’s 2023 Most Admired Woman Entrepreneur.
Brielle lives on a horse farm with her husband of six years, three children, twelve horses, a mini cow, and two dogs.
Build a Stronger Team: How an Employee Handbook Elevates Your Workplace
This article explains why every business that employs people -- especially women-led startups and growing companies -- needs a tailored employee handbook. It covers the legal, practical, and cultural benefits of handbooks, what makes a good one, and how updating it regularly protects both the employer and team from misunderstandings and litigation.
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