Roberta Scott Pettis is a nationally respected leadership development expert, executive coach, and President of FocusWorks Consulting Group®, a leadership development and consulting firm she launched in 2013.
Before founding FocusWorks, Roberta served as Director of Education and Training for HCA, where she led national leadership initiatives supporting more than 60,000 employees. With over 30 years of experience, Roberta has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, universities, small businesses and nonprofits to drive strategic growth, increase engagement, and foster authentic, effective leadership.
A Nashville native, she holds a B.S. in Health Administration and Planning from Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College and a MBA from TSU. She is known for her authenticity, impact, and deep commitment to empowering others.
Her keynotes are dynamic, research-based, and immediately actionable, blending real-world leadership insights with temperament-based communication strategies and a focus on creating healthy, high-performing teams.
Keynote Topics
• Leading with Authenticity: Unlocking the Power of Temperament & Self-Awareness
• The Whole Leader™: Elevating Leadership Impact Across Generations
• Women Excel in Life & Leadership (WELL): Building Bold, Intentional Leadership Pathways
• The Respect Effect: Transforming Culture Through Communication & Accountability
• Strategic Leadership: Engaging People, Inspiring Performance, Delivering Results
Why Clients Choose Roberta Pettis
• Proven experience with diverse sectors: corporate, government, education, nonprofit
• Certified Executive Coach & Master Ntrinsx Facilitator
• Engaging, interactive delivery style—audiences leave inspired and equipped
• Strong alignment with organizational goals: performance, inclusion, and engagement