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Shachella James

Vice President, Enterprise Systems

Shachella James is an award-winning technology professional with well over a decade of professional experience across multiple industries, consulting services, manufacturing banking, telecommunications, and now utilities. She is responsible for information and operational technologies, and enterprise architecture. Her expertise also spans strategic and capital planning, cloud services, data center operations and infrastructure operations. She is keen on workforce management and serving up the talent pipeline for the future.

Dec. 15, 2025

Stop Playing It Safe in the Room

In this episode of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast, hosts Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor engage with Shachella James to explore the transformative power of curiosity in leadership. They discuss how curiosity can drive resili...

Guest: Shachella James

Dec. 8, 2025

Why Great Leaders Ask Better Questions

In this episode of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast, Ralph Owens, Terry Baylor, and Shachella James delve into the concept of curiosity in leadership. They discuss common misconceptions about curiosity, the importance of pr...

Guest: Shachella James

Dec. 1, 2025

Leading with Curiosity When Lives Depend on It

In this episode of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast, Ralph Owens, Terry Baylor, and Shachella James discuss the multifaceted nature of leadership, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, responsibility, and effective commu...

Guest: Shachella James

Nov. 24, 2025

The power of a question you ask

In this episode of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor engage with Shachella James, exploring the importance of curiosity in leadership and career development. They discuss the SPICE framework, wh...

Guest: Shachella James

Nov. 17, 2025

How Curiosity Accelerates Your Career Growth

In this episode of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor engage with Shachella James, a seasoned technology leader, discussing the pivotal role of curiosity in leadership and personal development. S...

Guest: Shachella James