"Leslie has an amazing ability to approach a project from many different perspectives, often bringing out successful solutions not otherwise even considered. A true advocate for her clients and a consummate team player."

Jeremy Davis
Senior Portfolio Manager
Cisco Systems

"Passion, enthusiasm and good humour with rigorous methodology, attention to detail and commitment to hitting self-imposed tight deadlines. Leslie is consummately professional, not afraid to address difficult issues and is highly principled."

Ian Walker
Senior Director, Global Learning & Development
SalesForce

"Leslie elucidated effective ways to convey mission and vision through storytelling. The insights provided were not only enlightening but also accompanied by practical tools such as frameworks, templates, and valuable tips on crafting compelling narratives that resonate."

Christina Liu
Customer Engagement
Genentech

"Leslie has facilitated several of our staff team retreats and difficult conversations over the past few years. Her effective design and leadership of these sessions has been a significant factor to our staff growth and communication."

Meagan Hudgins
Senior Director of Operations & Development
Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions

"Leslie is an intelligent powerhouse for organizational change who somehow creates genuinely pleasurable and respectful relationships with all of her business colleagues."

Frederic Herzer
IT Global Director
Motorola

"Results-oriented, effective, and impactful are what I think of when describing Leslie. I've had the pleasure of witnessing first-hand, the remarkable changes she had on our organization."

Derek Kanehira
Senior VP, Human Resources
Alexander & Baldwin

“Leslie designed and presented a series of insightful and highly practical tools and exercises. These activities encouraged open communication and fostered trust. Her ability to navigate complex discussions with ease and her knack for asking the right questions enabled us to uncover deeper insights and develop actionable strategies.”

Elizabeth Garvin
SHRM-SCP.
Human Resources Director

"Leslie brings extensive strategic leadership experience of having worked with nonprofits, foundations, government agencies, corporate leadership teams, and enterprise C-Level leaders, to the board and delivers her learning with care and sensitivity."

Dr. Rita Goyal
MBA Program Director
Coventry College, UK

"When we enlisted her support for Omidyar Network's Programs Leadership Team, the results in a short amount of time were astonishing. Thanks to her exceptional work, our team now thrives on trust and collaboration."

John Joanino
Innovation + Impact
OMIDYAR NETWORK

"Leslie was a true partner throughout the process... Her strategic insights, collaborative approach, and attention to detail were instrumental in helping us chart a path forward and set the foundation for future success."

Kristie Wrigglesworth
Executive Director/CEO
Pacific Whale Foundation

“From the beginning we could see that Leslie had the insight and skills to complement our needs. The retreat was hugely successful for all participants, generating a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and most importantly, concrete follow-up tasks.”

Celia McGuinness
McGuinness Law Group

“Leslie guided us through a process of enhancing internal alignment, embracing discomfort, and aligning our corporate pursuits with precise clarity on the timeline, responsibilities, and strategies for achievement… We extend our immense gratitude to Leslie for helping us evolve into a stronger, more cohesive executive team.”

Chip Graeper
President
Certified Languages International

“This is the best strategic plan we’ve ever had for this organization. It’s clear, it’s bold AND realistic to our capacity. It truly fits who we are and what we’re positioned
to do next.”

Indrani Lutchman
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership