Leah is a dynamic leadership communication coach with over 24 years of experience. Her unique blend of values, principles, and diverse experiences creates a nurturing and empowered space for development. Her core values are authentic connection, kindness, and resilience, and she is committed to meeting clients where they are today to achieve short-term success and long-term growth. Leah is dedicated to creating spaces where individuals and teams feel seen, heard, challenged, and supported in their growth, empowering them to become more clear, resonant and impactful with their communications.
Early in her career, Leah embraced the challenge of pitching, selling, and leading meetings with more experienced clients and colleagues. She developed a passion for storytelling using it as an effective tool for communication. At Google, she excelled in running Global Sales Training, earning global recognition for her skills in coaching sellers on pitching, storytelling, objection handling, feedback, and effective meetings.
Leah was instrumental in starting the Google New Zealand office and gained recognition as an award-winning global facilitator, sales leader, and coach. Her career path includes a security role at the US Embassy in Bahrain and communication and leadership roles in the non-profit and telecom sectors in Washington, D.C.
Leah holds a Master’s degree from American University and a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University. She resides in Chicago and has accumulated many passport stamps in lieu of having children or pets.
Superpower: Leah has a knack for finding and photographing hearts in nature, hidden in plain sight. Through storytelling and reflection, she can unearth someone’s true authentic self and capture it in a single word.
Most Inspiring Leader: Brené Brown, for her ability to translate and analyze data and educate the world on human topics through stories, talks, and books. “The Gifts of Imperfection” changed Leah’s life, and she continues to learn, evolve, and live wholeheartedly through Brené’s teachings.
Enjoys: Leah enjoys sharing her superpower through LoveMoreSeries.com, a movement she started to encourage people to be present and See Love, Share Love, and Love More. She finds joy in turning her photos into greeting cards and photo books. Additionally, she enjoys volleyball, hiking, traveling, photography, and reading.
Let us in on a secret: Leah makes her bed every day, even in hotel rooms.