Why We Exist
Most consulting firms operate on theory. We operate on lived experience. Transforming Legacies Consulting was born out of a realization: Resilience is not a buzzword; it is a business strategy.
Our founder, Victoria C. Shipley, MSODL did not take the traditional path to the boardroom. Returning to the corporate world after a 20-year season to raise her children, she navigated the "messy middle" of leadership ,overcoming systemic barriers, imposter syndrome, and the rigid structures that often stifle talent.
She realized that organizations weren't struggling because they lacked talent; they were failing because they lacked alignment. They were trying to run modern businesses with outdated human operating systems.
TLC was founded to fix that. We blend the rigorous data of Industrial-Organizational Psychology with the grit of courageous leadership to help you build a legacy that outlasts your tenure.
We believe that a company’s culture is either its greatest asset or its biggest liability. There is no middle ground.
Our commitment is to replace "guesswork" with systems. We partner with forward-thinking executives to:
Diagnose the silent fractures in your organizational culture.
Design equitable frameworks that let talent thrive.
Deliver the training and tools needed to execute with integrity.
Whether you are a non-profit seeking to deepen your impact or a corporation aiming for operational excellence, our goal remains the same: To unlock the competitive edge of a workforce that is seen, heard, and aligned.
The Science of “High Impact”
Rooted In Community
We believe that true transformation cannot happen in a silo. To build resilient organizations, we must bridge the gap between high-level governance and the pulse of the emerging workforce.
Our commitment to Legacy extends beyond client contracts. We are actively shaping the future of leadership through two distinct channels:
Strategic Advocacy We sit at the tables where decisions are made. Through executive board service with organizations like Jolt Action and the City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board, we advocate for policy and governance that creates equitable pathways for the next generation of diverse talent.
We are cultivating the leadership pipeline we wish we had. As the creator and host of the Women Powerhouse Event Series, Transforming Legacies Consulting provides a dedicated accelerator for women in San Antonio and beyond.
From our intimate “A Seat at the Table” Legacy Brunch to the flagship Latina Powerhouse Conference, we bring together first-generation graduates, mid-career professionals, and established executives. These events do more than network; they transfer knowledge, creating a vertical mentorship model that strengthens the entire regional workforce.
The Founder’s Vision
Victoria is a strategist, scholar, and "Second Act" specialist. She built Transforming Legacies Consulting on a singular conviction: integrity and courage are the only foundations for lasting success.
As a first-generation college graduate and a respected voice in organizational development, Victoria bridges the gap between the "academic" and the "authentic." She doesn't just teach leadership; she models the resilience required to reinvent, pivot, and lead with purpose.
