Gwen Richardson is the co-founder of The Effective Consulting Group, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations, teams, and individuals achieve higher levels of effectiveness and personal growth. Her passion lies in the pursuit of personal wellness, and her research explores Diversity Studies, examining social differences related to race, class, gender, religion, ethnicity, age, and other identity markers. Gwen’s goal is to help people understand and navigate different cultures, improving their confidence and ability to interact across diverse social groups.
In addition to her consulting work, Gwen has led workshops on voice feminization training, where she helps participants build confidence and enhance their feminine voice and presentation. She also conducts seminars on transformative wellness, where she shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges in her 30-year career as a police officer. Through a focus on mental health and self-improvement, Gwen emphasizes the importance of transforming one's thinking and approach to life’s challenges. Gwen is the author of Transformative Wellness: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life!, published on March 4, 2025. The book details her journey from a police officer dealing with harrowing situations, including a traumatic first day on the job, to her pursuit of personal wellness and self-transformation.