I help high-achievers with soul
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We are living in challenging times.
Overwhelming emails, constant interruptions, nonstop meetings, and bottomless social media feeds.
It seems that everything is vying for our attention, and it's easy to let other people's agendas run our lives.
Our problems aren't sourced from scarcity, they are rooted in abundance.
We are constantly over-stimulated by having too many options, and many of them are designed to choose for us.
What's it all for?
It can be tough to admit that we're working this hard to live up to other people's expectations.
, shaped by what other people want.
The modern struggle is about what to pay attention to.
How can we cut through the noise and focus on what's actually important?
How can we determine what's truly important in the first place?
When in our busy schedules do we even have time to consider these questions?!
Another way is possible.
Creating space for inner inquiry and reflection can help us shed light on conditioned narratives that no longer serve us.
Learning how to pause when we are triggered can enable us to respond thoughtfully, versus react.
Consciously choosing to "show up" in a way that feels wholeheartedly authentic can change everything: our health, relationships, mindset, and leadership.
You don't have to do it alone.
Increasingly, professional coaching is helping individuals and teams break through limiting beliefs and redefine success on their own terms. There is more to life than what we were raised to believe, and it's up to us to decide.
Overwhelming emails, constant interruptions, nonstop meetings, and bottomless social media feeds.
It seems that everything is vying for our attention, and it's easy to let other people's agendas run our lives.
Our problems aren't sourced from scarcity, they are rooted in abundance.
We are constantly over-stimulated by having too many options, and many of them are designed to choose for us.
What's it all for?
It can be tough to admit that we're working this hard to live up to other people's expectations.
, shaped by what other people want.
The modern struggle is about what to pay attention to.
How can we cut through the noise and focus on what's actually important?
How can we determine what's truly important in the first place?
When in our busy schedules do we even have time to consider these questions?!
Another way is possible.
Creating space for inner inquiry and reflection can help us shed light on conditioned narratives that no longer serve us.
Learning how to pause when we are triggered can enable us to respond thoughtfully, versus react.
Consciously choosing to "show up" in a way that feels wholeheartedly authentic can change everything: our health, relationships, mindset, and leadership.
You don't have to do it alone.
Increasingly, professional coaching is helping individuals and teams break through limiting beliefs and redefine success on their own terms. There is more to life than what we were raised to believe, and it's up to us to decide.
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Hi, I'm Leland
Executive Coach | Technical Project Manager | Community Builder | Mindfulness Teacher | Podcast Host
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt | 3x World-Record Skydiver | Close-up Magician
Son | Brother | Husband | Pandemic Puppy Dad
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt | 3x World-Record Skydiver | Close-up Magician
Son | Brother | Husband | Pandemic Puppy Dad
I'm an executive coach with a passion for assisting individuals and teams in making the transition into..
I am a leadership and life coach
My work focuses on enhancing one's holistic wellbeing and decision making and XYZ as a means to radically
I work with leaders and teams that focus on ...
I'm currently living my dream, wearing multiple hats as an executive coach, ... I LOVE WHAT I DO.
My professional background is in consulting hardware and software technology
I offer integrative approaches that combine ancient wisdom traditions, modern science, and servant leadership experience
to evoke profound inner growth, inspired action, and authentic leadership presence.
Into personal development for over 17 years.
I've been a service professional for over 12 years.
It is my greatest joy to guide people to unlock their highest potential, optimize their time and energy, cultivate deep inner peace, and achieve extraordinary success AND personal wellbeing.
I am a leadership and life coach
My work focuses on enhancing one's holistic wellbeing and decision making and XYZ as a means to radically
I work with leaders and teams that focus on ...
I'm currently living my dream, wearing multiple hats as an executive coach, ... I LOVE WHAT I DO.
My professional background is in consulting hardware and software technology
I offer integrative approaches that combine ancient wisdom traditions, modern science, and servant leadership experience
to evoke profound inner growth, inspired action, and authentic leadership presence.
Into personal development for over 17 years.
I've been a service professional for over 12 years.
It is my greatest joy to guide people to unlock their highest potential, optimize their time and energy, cultivate deep inner peace, and achieve extraordinary success AND personal wellbeing.
"Leland is a coaching natural.
He differentiates from the rest as he moves into the zones to free people from their limitations. If you are looking to rise above your fears and be integrated inside out while living fulfilled in the world, I recommend him without reservation."
Sodan Selva
Managing Partner, Chia Ventures & Founder, MovementMaker.io
Business Transformation & Innovation Teacher, Foothill College
Author, When Followers Become Leaders
He differentiates from the rest as he moves into the zones to free people from their limitations. If you are looking to rise above your fears and be integrated inside out while living fulfilled in the world, I recommend him without reservation."
Sodan Selva
Managing Partner, Chia Ventures & Founder, MovementMaker.io
Business Transformation & Innovation Teacher, Foothill College
Author, When Followers Become Leaders
We live in an era of urgency for global change.
We live in an era desperate for global change.
Statistics
Changing the world is not small task - it takes a hero.
Succeeding on that journey requires us to learn how to...
We are at a cusp of this critical shift...
An unprescedented human flourishing is underway... where optimal wellbeing, peak performance, and awakened inner peace.
Statistics
Changing the world is not small task - it takes a hero.
Succeeding on that journey requires us to learn how to...
We are at a cusp of this critical shift...
An unprescedented human flourishing is underway... where optimal wellbeing, peak performance, and awakened inner peace.
Take a look around at the landscape of corporate leadership. It’s mostly full of highly capable and smart people who have done a good job of managing their careers. However, something is missing; many are not sure they have been climbing the right ladder or whether their ladder is up against the wall they want to be climbing. Many leaders are left wondering at the end of the day if they are making the difference they want to be making in the world.
Furthermore, they are worried - worried that their weaknesses will be exposed and they’ll be found out that they aren’t quite as talented or capable as they have led their organizations to believe. How can they really be bold and “change the world” if they can't seem to stop worrying about impressing others and looking good? So they accumulate achievement after achievement to prove that they have what it takes. That they are enough.
I help these leaders break out of this rut of self-doubt by radically changing their perspective on themselves, their impact on others, and how they view their “work”. I help them peel back those things that are stopping them from being truly effective, and help them see goals that they may not have even considered. Most importantly, I help them become present to their own greatness, to their own ability. I help them fully enter the experience of being alive…navigating summits, moving forward in the face of uncertainty, and stepping into the best expression of themselves.
The end results are individuals who see how to make a real impact on their world—without fear holding them back. They are taking actions that they have always wanted to take but felt stuck. People get their souls back and live without regret. They are no longer living a comfortable life—but they are living an ALIVE life.
Where success is measured not just by our profits, but by the relationships we create both inside and outside the office.
Furthermore, they are worried - worried that their weaknesses will be exposed and they’ll be found out that they aren’t quite as talented or capable as they have led their organizations to believe. How can they really be bold and “change the world” if they can't seem to stop worrying about impressing others and looking good? So they accumulate achievement after achievement to prove that they have what it takes. That they are enough.
I help these leaders break out of this rut of self-doubt by radically changing their perspective on themselves, their impact on others, and how they view their “work”. I help them peel back those things that are stopping them from being truly effective, and help them see goals that they may not have even considered. Most importantly, I help them become present to their own greatness, to their own ability. I help them fully enter the experience of being alive…navigating summits, moving forward in the face of uncertainty, and stepping into the best expression of themselves.
The end results are individuals who see how to make a real impact on their world—without fear holding them back. They are taking actions that they have always wanted to take but felt stuck. People get their souls back and live without regret. They are no longer living a comfortable life—but they are living an ALIVE life.
Where success is measured not just by our profits, but by the relationships we create both inside and outside the office.
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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
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
"Leland is a coaching natural"
He differentiates from the rest as he moves into the zones to free people from their limitations and fears. His experience to be able to do this well comes from who he is as a person authentically as well as the way he lives his life. He is very compassionate, a good listener and comes with the big heart to change people for the better. If you are looking to rise above your fears and be integrated inside out while living fulfilled in the world, I recommend him without reservation."
Sodan Selva
Managing Partner, Chia Ventures
Business Transformation & Innovation Teacher, Foothill College
Chief Movement Maker Officer
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"So many "AH HA!" moments I didn't expect!
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 has a genuine interest in helping people be their best and it comes through in his coaching. So grateful for these experiences!" Dawn DeFrancesco, PhD Director, Learning Strategy and Design at SAP |
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"Leland’s coaching ability is a reflection of his own life: healthy, positive, conscientious and successful.
The conversations we've had about life, relationships, work, etc have been incredibly meaningful and fulfilling for me. 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. Ultimately you’ve had a very positive impact on my life as someone who not only deeply cares about me and my team but understands how to be successful, not just with work, but with all of the important things. You're a great human being and I've valued our relationship from the start." Konstantin Bokarius Chief Technology Officer, Topanga Partners, Healthcare |
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"Your coaching pushed me to access a powerful strong vision for my future and the impact that I can make in the world.
You helped me realize that I will act as a strong advocate for diversity among underserved communities in parallel to building my new business. I'm feeling more confident than ever that I will succeed!" Tutti Tagerly Product Design Leader at Facebook |
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"I'm getting immense value from this.
Before I met you, I was stuck, trying to muscle my way through some tough business issues. Over the last few months working together, I've been having more open conversations - being more transparent and willing to say "I don't know" - what I'm realizing is I don't have to have all the answers. It allows my executive team to figure this out together. What's more, the team is far more focused and I'm seeing a lot of progress on their end as a result of us having a better working relationship. I look forward to my management meetings now. And I've been able to create this kind of safe, collaborative, honest space with my executive team." Christian Spletzer Founder and CEO, Clockwork Recruiting |
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"You are such a good coach in holding people higher than they hold themselves. Your clients are lucky to have you."
Kristen Earp Executive Leadership & Career Coach Training Facilitator, Navy Region Southwest Fleet - Family & Child Programs |
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"He is the kind of person that makes you want to be a better person.
He is very genuine and selfless at his core, and is someone who has compassion for all of those around him. He is an established leader. He is the kind of person that makes you want to be a better person. Eric Beiers Lead Security Architect and Director of Services Engineering, Citrix Sytems |
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"He is such a giver.
Even before officially connecting with him, I already sensed his generosity and good nature, just by seeing how he interacted with others." Raphael Tse Principal, Business Operations & Strategy at Google |
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"You have a real gift to read people and truly connect.
You are such a beautiful soul, full of compassion, wisdom, maturity and adventure. Your attention to detail is outstanding. I loved coaching with you and seeing how you truly want everyone to be their best selves. You are an inspiration." Nicky Bunn Director and Owner, Frinjast Financial Management |
most people thinkI'm too busy, there's no time to work out or relax
being tired and working weekends shows good work ethic
upleveling productivity gets me more done... yay
achievements define me
asking for help is a sign of weakness and incompetence
success is measured by performance
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what's true for me isself-care is a cornerstone to exceptional performance
finally setting boundaries is a sign of maturity and growth
fewer things, each done much better
somewhat, but we are SO MUCH MORE
it takes both strength and humility to ask for help
performance is secondary to learning / learning goals are...
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Coaching is a privilege and I LOVE WHAT I DO.
My clients inspire me.
I see myself as a guide, a sherpa, a companion along the journey for people who are interested in serving others with their unique gifts.
Let's work together
I'm envisioning a future, where an ecosystem of critical thinking, authentic leadership, life coaching, and spiritual development are harmoniously integrated to facilitate the next generation of impact-driven leaders. A future where a deeper understanding of what it means to be human is supported and nourished by organizations.
A future where this type of support is available for everyone.
I care most about helping people welcome and express the fullness of their humanity, so they can live connected and loving lives filled with confidence, awe, and freedom
I'm tremendously honored to work with the clients I do.
I LOVE what I do. It's an honor to work with every client - each one is a gift and the learning goes both ways.
I'm blown away that I get to live this kind of life.
Let me serve.
With appreciation,
Leland
A future where this type of support is available for everyone.
I care most about helping people welcome and express the fullness of their humanity, so they can live connected and loving lives filled with confidence, awe, and freedom
I'm tremendously honored to work with the clients I do.
I LOVE what I do. It's an honor to work with every client - each one is a gift and the learning goes both ways.
I'm blown away that I get to live this kind of life.
Let me serve.
With appreciation,
Leland
About
I'm inspired by people who go after what they want.
What most people know about me is
What most people don't know about me is
What most people don't know about me is
What most people know about me
I built and nurtured a team of world-class project managers who have gone on to work for Apple, Google, and X
I hold 3 world records in vertical team skydiving, including a world first multi-formation category with 56 other souls
I cut my teeth as a highly paid cloud computing consultant,
I grew up learning Chinese as a second language and sign language
I'm a giver, high-performer, and lead without titled or forms authority
I've won awards for facing adversity and going above and beyond in customer service
I have 8
I have two professional coaching certifications, have studied at Ivy League universities, and never stop learning
I went to an Ivy League university
I hold 3 world records in vertical team skydiving, including a world first multi-formation category with 56 other souls
I cut my teeth as a highly paid cloud computing consultant,
I grew up learning Chinese as a second language and sign language
I'm a giver, high-performer, and lead without titled or forms authority
I've won awards for facing adversity and going above and beyond in customer service
I have 8
I have two professional coaching certifications, have studied at Ivy League universities, and never stop learning
I went to an Ivy League university
What most people DON'T know about me
I've been a nerdy, weird, outsider my whole life
I've burned out multiple times, including fainting at a friend's dinner party and getting pneumonia
I've failed at getting into Stanford Business School 3 times
I had the worst acne as a teenager, and at times locked myself in my dorm room for days because I felt too ashamed of being seen.
I know what it's like to feel invisible, unwanted, and unvalued
I've stayed at companies too long for the wrong reasons, all the while eating me away inside
I've lost loves ones to suicide, eating disorders, and cancer and I'm still not over it
I've burned out multiple times, including fainting at a friend's dinner party and getting pneumonia
I've failed at getting into Stanford Business School 3 times
I had the worst acne as a teenager, and at times locked myself in my dorm room for days because I felt too ashamed of being seen.
I know what it's like to feel invisible, unwanted, and unvalued
I've stayed at companies too long for the wrong reasons, all the while eating me away inside
I've lost loves ones to suicide, eating disorders, and cancer and I'm still not over it
I manage teams.
But what I'm really proud of is
Being voted best project lead in my consulting org for my dedication to mentoring and developing others
Somehow pulling off a massive 120-person cross-functional team event which...
The young man I worked with as a camp counselor who overcame his fear and presented a short story he wrote in front of all his peers and their parents
I founded the appreciation wall and have won awards for facing adversity
I co-founded deep lunches, a weekly opportunity for cross-functional teams to eat lunch and discuss meaningful topics
I co-founded daily mindfulness sessions open to all employees
I had the balls to leave my steady paying tech career to start my own business doing what I truly love doing
I've created a life where I'm surrounded by inspiring, loving, challenging, playful humans who bring out the best in me and remind me of what truly matters: love.
I've built a life that I don't need a vacation from.
Somehow pulling off a massive 120-person cross-functional team event which...
The young man I worked with as a camp counselor who overcame his fear and presented a short story he wrote in front of all his peers and their parents
I founded the appreciation wall and have won awards for facing adversity
I co-founded deep lunches, a weekly opportunity for cross-functional teams to eat lunch and discuss meaningful topics
I co-founded daily mindfulness sessions open to all employees
I had the balls to leave my steady paying tech career to start my own business doing what I truly love doing
I've created a life where I'm surrounded by inspiring, loving, challenging, playful humans who bring out the best in me and remind me of what truly matters: love.
I've built a life that I don't need a vacation from.
See, what really lights me up is creating spaces where people
Feel like they can show up fully and fully express themselves without judgement
Stand up for what they believe in AND feel like they belong
Fiercely debate ideas without personal attachment to them
Prioritize learning
Feel appreciated, valued, and care for as human beings, not despite differences but because of them
Move far beyond the surface to a deeper level of relating to one another
Are inspired to step into their own leadership
Stand up for what they believe in AND feel like they belong
Fiercely debate ideas without personal attachment to them
Prioritize learning
Feel appreciated, valued, and care for as human beings, not despite differences but because of them
Move far beyond the surface to a deeper level of relating to one another
Are inspired to step into their own leadership
My personal story
Acne
I was trying very hard to be something I was not.
I encourage you to not just make a living, but to design a life that you are proud to live, that inspires you to become.
You have great gifts of drive, intelligence, and self-awareness. You also have the resources that most people don't. If you settle for your current trajectory instead of going for what REALLY makes you come alive, how much would the world lose out on?
You're better than that AND you're worth it. Whether it's me or somebody else, do humanity a favor and get yourself a coach you feel connected with to draw out your true nature and support you on that journey. Invest the time, energy, and discipline in yourself to acquire the skills, habits, and mindsets to optimize for your highest expressions in creativity, love, joy, and impact.
The best version of the future needs you to do that.
It's up to you.
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I was trying very hard to be something I was not.
I encourage you to not just make a living, but to design a life that you are proud to live, that inspires you to become.
You have great gifts of drive, intelligence, and self-awareness. You also have the resources that most people don't. If you settle for your current trajectory instead of going for what REALLY makes you come alive, how much would the world lose out on?
You're better than that AND you're worth it. Whether it's me or somebody else, do humanity a favor and get yourself a coach you feel connected with to draw out your true nature and support you on that journey. Invest the time, energy, and discipline in yourself to acquire the skills, habits, and mindsets to optimize for your highest expressions in creativity, love, joy, and impact.
The best version of the future needs you to do that.
It's up to you.
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Leland
4,000+ certified educators and community leaders in social-emotional learning and mindfulness
500,000+ students impacted
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"You see in me things that I don't yet see in myself.
The way you do that has pushed me to grow in my leadership in ways that I have never pushed myself to grow in.
It's the balance you bring of so much love but then also so much devotion and commitment to me and my growth that I feel so accountable in doing what I say I'm going to do and standing for what I believe in because I know I'll be a better person because of it.
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.
One of the pieces that has been the most powerful is the awareness that I've developed around patterns that I've had. I've become a lot more honest. I'm a lot more honest with myself and what's hard. My natural tendency is to just be either really positive and pretend I'm not going through really hard things. Before I was too embarrassed to admit things and lost an opportunity for growth. I felt like I always needed to have all my shit together.
Now, it's not to say I don't do that anymore, that I'm a perfect angel... but the awareness that comes after that fact when it happens - I'm like "wow I just did that". I can see that and I can feel the impact. I take responsibility for that. Because of the way you see me, and calling me out, you've pushed me to connect with people more authentically, truthfully, and confront things head on, opposed to maneuvering around things. To be honest with myself about growth and what I'm committed to.
You love me through it and you help me see a way through it that will ultimately be serving to everybody.
I've never felt that seen before.
Our team has never ever been in a better place than we are now. Holistically.
And that is definitely because of the work that we did - it's at the center of that.
I've had tons of different coaches but you're my favorite by far."
500,000+ students impacted
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"You see in me things that I don't yet see in myself.
The way you do that has pushed me to grow in my leadership in ways that I have never pushed myself to grow in.
It's the balance you bring of so much love but then also so much devotion and commitment to me and my growth that I feel so accountable in doing what I say I'm going to do and standing for what I believe in because I know I'll be a better person because of it.
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.
One of the pieces that has been the most powerful is the awareness that I've developed around patterns that I've had. I've become a lot more honest. I'm a lot more honest with myself and what's hard. My natural tendency is to just be either really positive and pretend I'm not going through really hard things. Before I was too embarrassed to admit things and lost an opportunity for growth. I felt like I always needed to have all my shit together.
Now, it's not to say I don't do that anymore, that I'm a perfect angel... but the awareness that comes after that fact when it happens - I'm like "wow I just did that". I can see that and I can feel the impact. I take responsibility for that. Because of the way you see me, and calling me out, you've pushed me to connect with people more authentically, truthfully, and confront things head on, opposed to maneuvering around things. To be honest with myself about growth and what I'm committed to.
You love me through it and you help me see a way through it that will ultimately be serving to everybody.
I've never felt that seen before.
Our team has never ever been in a better place than we are now. Holistically.
And that is definitely because of the work that we did - it's at the center of that.
I've had tons of different coaches but you're my favorite by far."
Dr. Ilana Nankin
CEO & Founder, Breathe For Change
Conscious Company’s 2020 World-Changing Women in Conscious Business
CEO & Founder, Breathe For Change
Conscious Company’s 2020 World-Changing Women in Conscious Business