leland franklin
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What would most benefit you right now?
Conquer overwhelm and find balance
Improve my confidence and trust myself more
Do more meaningful work - make an impact
Improve my leadership communication skills
Increase productivity, performance, & creativity
Turn an idea or project into reality
Figure out my next career move
Navigate a challenging relationship
Deepen self-awareness, understand who I really am
Become more joyful, peaceful, and fulfilled
Optimize my schedule via flow states
Find my voice, speak my truth, put myself out there
Excel in my new role
I help ambitious people
advance faster
overcome limiting beliefs
clarify fears and face them with courage
balance wellbeing and productivity
navigate change
grow emotionally
​deepen self-awareness
build healthy habits
redefine success
which result in
calm mind, strong body, open heart
feeling  connected with one's purpose
​doing meaningful work with tangible & intangible impact
loving and trusting themselves more
caring less about what others think
​higher creativity, performance, and work quality
​confidently speaking one's truth

better relationships with loved ones, co-workers, and strangers
resilience, empathy, authenticity
​something beyond traditional success
How?
Having you as a presence in my life and a consistent touch point, I'm able to really honestly share my obstacles and my challenges, and have a clear vision for where I want to go.

I feel like you really saw me, loved me, and wanted the best for me. You called me out at places when I would revert to being overly self-critical or not hard enough. I always push myself a lot, but our relationship built a confidence which allowed me to move forward in a way with integrity and my truth as a focus point.  You also championed me a lot, and gave me the push to really jump into my authentic self and be in that place always.

I think the feedback you’ve given me over the course of those conversations was invaluable, and a testament to your ability to listen, absorb, and help surface meaningful insights.

You have a way of conversing and drawing out themes, asking the next probing question and pushing back on assumptions in a just-talking-to-a-friend way, except you're trained to truly listen for cues and expertly tie them together. I love the balance you bring between thoughtful structure based on inputs from me, as well as going with the flow to have more open discussions. It allows me to think freely yet with a goal in mind.

Leland always helps me to bring clarity and focus. He provides a safe yet creative space to allow my thoughts to deepen and expand. 

​Leland helps me see the good in myself. He always invokes higher appreciation for myself, reminds me of what is important to me, what I am good at, and that simply, I'm worthy.  Leland is understanding, compassionate, non-judgmental, and gives me hope on the days that I don't have it.

We have weekly conversations
I ask questions.

My philosophy and approach

Peak performance is built on a foundation of mental and emotional well-being.
People are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole.
We need to invest in people as much as ideas.
Leadership is about cultivating the conditions that support and encourage/nuture/invite/provoke others to become more.
It begins with self-leadership, which includes
self-awareness
healing and changing one's relationship with trauma

​"I love being in partnership with you because it’s constantly inspiring me to focus on what truly matters."

​Dr. Ilana Nankin
CEO & Founder, Breathe For Change
Conscious Company’s 2020 World-Changing Women in Conscious Business​
FAQ
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If you want to learn more, the best next step is to experience a taste of it.
I provide one 45 minute coaching session for free, every Friday.
Sign up to speak with me directly, privately, for free.  45 minutes.
Limit 1 session per person every 6 months, unless informed otherwise.
Who do you coach?
  • Are already on a path of self-development and are eager to learn more about themselves.
  • Have a willingness to explore their own agency in bringing about change in their lives.
  • Care deeply about others, sometimes to a fault.
  • Believe that self-care is a prerequisite for high productivity and scale.
  • Realize that living by everyone else’s rules and ideas is not going to scale, and they want to start leading from within (while paying attention to the lessons of those that have gone before them).
  • Care about more than just financial metrics – they hold a bigger frame when it comes to the concepts of success and what constitutes a well-lived life.
  • Deeply desire to make a lasting positive impact on society.
  • Are willing to go deep, be emotionally vulnerable, and be curious to explore their own beliefs and patterns and open to looking at things in different ways.
  • Are ready to do the work of self-actualization and traverse all the hills and valleys in the process.
  • Are committed to taking responsibility for their own growth.
I help ambitious people advance faster, overcome limiting beliefs, boost productivity, and confidently create a meaningful life..

There's a better way.

How I can help you

How I can help you:
​Deepen your self awareness, find meaningful work
Gain clarity, focus on what truly matters
Navigated change
Boost your productivity and creativity
Improve your decision making
Take action
Live more aligned, intentionally, cultivate inner peace and fulfilment
Improve your relationships
Gain confidence in who you are and care less about what others think
Find balance, wellness, self care

Get clear on your priorities
Be more productive
Find your authentic voice
Take action

If you let yourself dream big, what could be possible for you?

  • A startup founder was feeling stressed & overwhelmed with external expectations and craved creative time again to focus on new product ideas and strategic thinking.  With ruthless prioritization and delegation, we created a whole day, every week, free of meetings and interruptions.
  • A CEO was given feedback that her visionary nature often frustrated her team as she would bounce from one exciting idea to the next.  We partnered to refine her company's overall strategy and implemented processes that honor her passion and energy while keeping the team focused on quarterly goals.
  • A program manager at a large corporation wanted to overcome her internal self-doubt and imposter syndrome.  By drilling down into her strengths and dissolving limiting beliefs formed at her prior workplace, she was able to build her authentic confidence and trust herself as she took on more responsibility and a new promotion.
  • A department head was feeling stagnant in his job and wanted to switch to a more fulfilling career with greater growth opportunities.  We uncovered his core values and fine-tuned his resume to reflect a bold vision of himself.  In weeks, he made it to 3 final round interviews and is now working at a thriving company he believes in.
  • A product engineering leader at a medium-sized tech company wanted support turning a passion project idea into reality.  We dug deep to explore the most important aspects of her vision and created an action plan to get there.  Using this momentum, she rallied a team, built a website, raised more funding than expected, and launched the first iteration of her idea... all while working full-time.

My clients say that our work together most significantly helps them:

  1. Pursue and do meaningful work with great impact.
  2. ​Build and maintain healthy habits for body, mind, and soul.
  3. Deepen self-awareness of core values, leadership strengths, and blind spots.
  4. Cultivate more trusting and empathetic relationships, both at home and at work.
  5. ​Create regular periods of "deep work" for focused productivity and inspired creativity.
  6. Access and hone their intuition.
  7. Redesign workplace cultures to foster more humanity, empathy, inclusion, and trust.
  8. Strengthen self-confidence and courage to speak one's truth and do what is scary.
  9. Feel more calm and at peace.
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"I love being in partnership with you because it’s constantly inspiring me to focus on what truly matters."

​Dr. Ilana Nankin
CEO & Founder, Breathe For Change
Conscious Company’s 2020 World-Changing Women in Conscious Business​
Reflect regularly
Learn more:
  • fewer clients, more connection
  • the power of regular reflection
  • tech supports your growth
  • the impact of coaching happens between sessions
  • on what you need to hear
  • holistic health
  • Health, mindset, leadership, productivity, relationships

I do my best work with people who...

  • Growth mindset. Are already on a path of self-development and are eager to learn more about themselves.
  • Exploration and responsibility. Have a willingness to explore their own agency in bringing about change in their lives.
  • Caring. Care deeply about others, sometimes to a fault.
  • Wellness. Believe that self-care is a prerequisite for high productivity and scale.
  • Self-discovery. Realize that living by everyone else’s rules and ideas is not going to scale, and they want to start leading from within (while paying attention to the lessons of those that have gone before them).
  • More than money. Care about more than just financial metrics – they hold a bigger frame when it comes to the concepts of success and what constitutes a well-lived life.
  • Impact. Deeply desire to make a lasting positive impact on society.
  • Vulnerable. Are willing to go deep, be emotionally vulnerable, and be curious to explore their own beliefs and patterns and open to looking at things in different ways.
  • Committed. Are ready to do the work of self-actualization and traverse all the hills and valleys in the process.
  • Committed. ​Are committed to taking responsibility for their own growth.
Note: ​Coaching with me is not for everyone.  You must be ready to invest more than money. Our journey will require commitment, energy, patience, introspection, courage, a sense of play, and a willingness to break some rules.
"Working with Leland was an incredibly transforming experience.  Leland's gentle, kind spirit creates a safe space to experiment, take risks, and explore hard truths.  He combines his curious, intuitive side with a highly tactical, practical, and structured insights that provide support and accountability."

-CEO, award-winning nonprofit in youth leadership development

Several ways to work with me

​Every coaching experience is unique and deeply personalized for each client.

Typically, I work with clients for 6-12 months, meeting weekly or bi-weekly, to achieve sustainable change.
Recently, I've been offering more accelerated packages for highly motivated individuals. (I see you, overachievers!)
​Custom packages, such as combining virtual and in-person coaching, are possible.
3-6 month Coaching Agreement - Zoom or phone
  • 1x 45-minute free Exploration session to align on goals and determine if we're a fit
  • 1x 90-minute Discovery session to better understand each other & design our partnership together
  • 1x 60-minute Strategy session to co-create your action plan
  • 50-minute ongoing Coaching sessions
  • 1x 60-minute Reflection session to wrap-up our engagement and discuss next steps for you
  • Unlimited text and email communication
  • Regular journaling prompts, worksheets, and exercises
  • Secure, private access to your personalized online coaching portal to track all of your progress and learning
  • Optional 360 leadership assessment with up to 15 reports, peers, and investors
1-day Outdoor Nature Intensive - Bay Area
We uncover your dreams and create your North Star.  Reconnect to your inspiration, creativity, and energy, and leave with a strategic action plan to move forward with.
  • 1x 45-minute free Exploration session to align on goals and determine if we're a fit (zoom/phone)
  • 1x 60-minute Calibration session to optimize the experience for your greatest benefit & breakthroughs (zoom/phone)
  • 3 hours of deep in-person coaching on a hike in nature: East Bay, North Bay, South Bay, and SF hikes available
  • Bring a notebook, water bottle, and an open mind
1-day Tandem Skydive Intensive - Bay Area
​“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.
​The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
​
Nelson Mandela
Discover what it means to act courageously in the face of fear by jumping out of an airplane at 13,000 feet.
  • 1x 45-minute free Exploration session to align on goals and determine if we're a fit (zoom/phone)
  • 1x 30-minute Pre-Flight Coaching session to get you centered and in the optimal mindset for the whole experience
  • 1x 60-minute Integration session to digest and incorporate the lessons into your life and leadership
  • Before and After journaling worksheets to capture the experience
  • I'll handle all of the logistics.  Photo/video of the jump is included
​“Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers.
​It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life."
​Shannon L. Alder

How to get started

1. Send me a message that you'd like to have a conversation about exploring coaching.
2. I'll respond within 24 hours with a scheduling link and a few questions to think about.
3. Pick a day/time that's convenient for a zoom or phone call to discuss your goals, answer your questions, and see if we're a fit. 

​My commitments
  • ​No pressure, no obligation, no hard sell.
  • If I don't think coaching makes sense for you right now, I'll candidly share my opinion and reasoning.  (I've said this to a designer at Apple)
  • If I believe coaching makes sense for you but we're not the best fit, I'll recommend other certified coaches that I trust who you can speak with. (I've done this for a COO of a healthcare tech startup)
  • If, at the end of our conversation, we're both feeling energized and inspired and think there's something big here, we can discuss next steps.
"Perhaps we'll never know how far the path can go, how much a human being can truly achieve, until we realize that the ultimate reward is not a gold medal but the path itself. "
​- George Leonard
Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames. Rumi
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