SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ โ Kimberlee Centera, CEO of TerraPro Solutions, headlined the March 19th leadership event hosted by Women in Cleantech & Sustainability (WCS) Los Angeles Chapter at PaintLab in Santa Monica, California. The event delivered transformative insights with immediate real-world impact among attendees.
An interactive workshop recently held at PaintLab highlighted the power of daring to lead with compassion and trust. Real-world examples illustrated the importance of trust as a strategic driver of organizational success and workplace evolution.
Building Trust Through Shared Experience
Attendees role-played leadership scenarios in pairs, switching between supervisor and aspiring leader roles to build skills in psychological safety and awareness. These interactions highlighted a core leadership principle: bringing diverse groups together identifies strengths, sparks hope, and drives visionary thinking.
A young male business owner shared how this message will reshape his approach โ by prioritizing the human elements for greater impact.
"Employees want meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and leaders who value transparency and integrity. Transformational leaders communicate clearly, act authentically and demonstrate respect for employees as partners in the success of the organization."
โ Kimberlee Centera, CEO, TerraPro Solutions
What Attendees Said
"I've been in business for 36 years and found the WCS coaching session with Kimberlee Centera informative and valuable. The networking, webinars and in-person events are best in class."
โ Renee Miller, Founder, The Miller Group
"As someone who owns their own company and is always seeking different perspectives, this event was a great opportunity to learn leadership skills that I could implement in my team. The interactive session wherein we learned how to enact empathy and vulnerability during tough discussions is a skill I will be using."
โ Nick Geleta, Founder, Hydrology Zodiac Water
Co-Creating Leadership Success
Co-creating leadership success means establishing shared expectations and values around how leadership is practiced. It means encouraging dialogue, inviting feedback, and recognizing that leadership growth only occurs through interaction and learning from others.
When organizations take this collaborative approach, leadership becomes less about hierarchy and more about collective impact.
About Kimberlee Centera
Kimberlee Centera is widely recognized for advancing leadership excellence and inclusive leadership across the industries shaping the energy transition. She is a contributor to North American Clean Energy and POWER Magazine, a guest on leading podcasts, and a frequent presenter at global events for power and energy professionals. She serves on the board of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), is a member of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS), and a mentor for the Women in Wind Global Leadership Program.
About TerraPro Solutions
TerraPro Solutions is a leading power and energy project development consultancy specializing in land, title, and risk management for utility-scale solar, wind, storage, and conventional power projects across North America. Founded by Kimberlee Centera, TerraPro Solutions has generated over 24 GW across its portfolio with a total financed value of over $25 billion. For more information, contact Annemarie Osborne or visit terraprosolutions.com.
About Women in Cleantech & Sustainability
Women in Cleantech & Sustainability is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to accelerating the advancement of women across the green economy through programming, mentorship, and community engagement. For more information, contact Trish Pinnella or visit womenincleantechsustainability.org.
Media Contacts
- TerraPro Solutions: Annemarie Osborne ยท [email protected] ยท 949.237.2906
- Women in Cleantech & Sustainability: Trish Pinnella ยท [email protected] ยท 408.300.2120
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