From Employee to Empowered: A Female Leadership Journey

Kindra Howard discusses taking over Tricon Solutions during uncertain times, scaling operations, and building successful leadership partnerships with co-owner Katie.
Leadership

Guest

Kindra Howard
Partner at Tricon Solutions

Date

June 17, 2025

Overview

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Kindra Howard, Partner at Tricon Solutions, to explore the real story behind taking over a business in the thick of uncertainty. From surviving the COVID downturn to navigating the complexities of succession planning, Kindra shares an unfiltered look at buying into a twenty-year-old consulting firm and leading it into its next chapter. Kindra talks about the evolution of project management, scaling back-office operations, and building a team that thrives in chaos and calm. She also discusses her partnership with fellow co-owner Katie, how their complementary leadership styles strengthen the company, and what it means to build a business with both conscience and confidence.

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