B.O.L.D. Consulting, LLC was founded by Stella Tokar after a highly successful 30 year career as a professional trainer, coach and consultant and international public speaker for a diversity of business industries, non-profits and organizations all across the United States. Her travels throughout the world not only afforded her the rich experience of meeting the needs of a diverse community, business or individuals, but placed her in positions to deliver dramatic results for her clients.

Known as a consummate professional & trustworthy leader and driven by the highest levels of integrity, Stella has earned the absolute trust of business professionals, institutions, corporations, teams and individuals around the world. In fact, integrity is the foundation stone of B.O.L.D. She has a particular focus on women professionals and the next generation leader to Build, Organize, Lead, and Discover their next level of life and success.

B.O.L.D. Consulting is assisting all generations to BOLDLY go where they had never gone before!

Biography

Stella is currently the President / CEO of BOLD Consulting, LLC where the motto is “Profession and Life…Do it BOLD! With 30 years of experience, whether consulting, training or coaching, Stella finds fulfillment in taking people, organizations and businesses to the next level. She is a sought out international speaker and has a passion for the woman professional and next generation.

As a military veteran’s wife and hosting her family through many transitional / moves she has the uncanny capability to re-invent herself professionally opening up opportunities that come to few people in the lifetime of their professions and life. This experience has offered her the ability to relate to almost anyone, in a variety of circumstances and communicate effectively.

She has served in political roles since 1982 in a variety of venues with legislative offices of the Shriver and Goldwater families, moving to the House Majority Leader and Senate office in her state, advocate role with Ross Perot on seatbelt safety on school busses, Tipper Gore and the national effort to place parent advisory on the music and the impact on our children.

 

Formally the President/CEO of a local Chamber of Commerce, Stella transformed a struggling organization into what is recognized today as a thriving Chamber of Commerce and one of the most respected in the State of Florida. She led the cultural and organization transformation of a failing organization into a fiscally sound and professionally reputable organization. The MPPRCC is now recognized in the top 1.5% of chambers in the United States as Stella led the process of earning a 4 STAR accreditation with the US Chamber of Commerce.

Stella has been in a leadership role, international public speaker, and coach for over 30 years.

Stella has been featured in Focus Magazine as a business professional, La Portada Magazine, Sports & Activities Magazine,  Sun Sentinel, Herald, and television community programming the “Power of One”, Trumpeter Magazine,  host to TBN’s “Joy in our Town”, and  VISION Magazine.   Stella and the impact of her leadership has been the topic of many articles for the Sun Sentinel, the Herald, and local magazines.

Married 38 years, 2 adult married children and one incredible grandson, the love of her life.

 

Recognitions and Awards

  • Lifetime Leadership Award – MPPR Chamber of Commerce
  • Broward County’s “Doing Business” Award, Broward County Commission, Mayor Barbara Sharief
  • Congressional Record in the National Archives in Washington DC being honored for  Women’s History Month by Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart - Named one of 4 influential woman leaders
  • Chamber Professional of the Year for the state of Florida
  • 100 Most Influential Women in Broward County
  • Biltmore Women in Leadership Recipient
  • Economic Development Leadership Award- Broward Alliance
  • Hispanic Woman of Distinction for South Florida
  • March of Dimes Woman of Distinction Award for South Florida
  • Business CEO of the Year Finalist, South Florida Business Journal
  • Dale Carnegie Highest Award for Achievement
  • International "Who's Who" of Professional Management
  • American Business Women's Association & Spirit of Excellence & Award 
  • Pinnacle Award from the 2000 Southwest Broward Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • US Naval Award for Founding the “TSP”  Spouse Support Group
    Awarded by Washington DC- first in the history of Navy
  • Asst.Teacher of the Year, Virginia