Hi, I’m Edna — and People Are My Work.
Every organization rises or falls on the strength of its leadership and the systems that support it.
At People’s Success, I help leaders see clearly, communicate effectively, and align their people with purpose — so organizations can perform at their best without burning out the people who make them run.
I bring more than 20 years of experience across the Americas, blending systems engineering, behavioral insight, and leadership development into a practical, data-led consulting model that creates measurable change.
Experience & Expertise
From Systems Engineer to Human Systems Consultant.
My career started in technology as a Systems Engineer in Bogotá, Colombia, leading application implementation for South American affiliates of Best Foods International.
When I moved to the U.S. in 1999, I continued in software and analyst roles — until I realized the real problems inside organizations were never about technology.
They were about people.
For the past two decades, I’ve worked with leaders, managers, and teams across the U.S., Central America, and South America to:
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Understand the root causes behind culture, communication, and performance issues
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Strengthen trust, retention, and team alignment
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Develop leaders who can communicate under pressure
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Navigate organizational change with clarity and resilience
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Build systems that support long-term, sustainable growth
My background in engineering enables me to view organizations as complex systems.
My work in leadership development enables me to see the people within those systems — and help them work in harmony.
Philosophy & Purpose
Why I Do This Work
Every employee carries a story.
Every leader carries responsibility.
And every organization carries the weight of the space in between.
My purpose is to help leaders close that gap — by building workplaces where people feel seen, aligned, and capable of doing their best work. When people thrive, organizations follow.
Guiding Principles
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Awareness creates change.
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Communication builds trust.
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Alignment drives performance.
These principles shape everything I do, from executive coaching to large-scale organizational consulting.
“Every person in an organization carries potential — my work is helping leaders create the space where that potential becomes performance.”
Edna Wischkaemper, CEO of People's Success
Credentials & Certifications
Experience You Can Trust
I am a certified bilingual Dale Carnegie Trainer, Executive Coach, and Performance Consultant with over 20 years of corporate experience across the Americas.
My work blends analytical precision with human-centered leadership development.
Certifications & Professional Expertise:
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Certified Dale Carnegie Trainer (English & Spanish)
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Certified DISC Facilitator & Behavioral Consultant
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Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner
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Certified Change Cycle™ Intervention Specialist
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Project Management & Process Improvement Professional
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Experienced Corporate Consultant in Leadership, Communication, and Culture Development
Collaboration that Expands Influence.
Where insight meets collaboration.
I have partnered with authors, thought leaders, and content creators to bring leadership, culture, and personal development concepts to Spanish-speaking audiences around the world.
Projects include collaborations with:
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How’s the Culture in Your Kingdom – Dan Cockrell
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A Question of Respect – Ed Goeas & Celinda Lake
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48 Days to the Work and Life You Love – Dan Miller
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Success Psyche – Jay Adkins
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7 Letters to My Daughters – Rani Puranik
My mission has always been cross-cultural: to help leaders understand people — and help people understand themselves within their organizations.
