LEAD IN FLOW
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Gain the self-awareness, habits, and courage for
the life that is calling you forth. |
Executive coaching and life design for high achievers oriented towards service.
kenshō (見性)is translated as seeing one's true nature and refers to moments of insight or awakening along the path of self-discovery and expression.
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coaching (指導)is the art of guiding people to discover for themselves their own inner resources and answers to their own questions. This is facilitated through deep curiosity and powerful questions.
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I offer integrative approaches that combine ancient wisdom traditions, modern science, and servant leadership experience
to evoke profound inner growth, alignment with one's purpose, and authentic leadership presence.
to evoke profound inner growth, alignment with one's purpose, and authentic leadership presence.
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I'm Leland.It's not about me.
It's about the next generation. I believe it's our responsibility to make the world a little better for those who come after us. To do that, we need as many people to break free of old paradigms and awaken to an innate way of leading that is driven by love, empathy, and human connection - not fear. To lead others effectively through meaningful and sustainable change, we must prioritize leading ourselves. It is my greatest joy to guide people to unlock their highest potential so that they can achieve extraordinary success AND personal well-being. We're all in this together. |
"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
Approach
Every coaching partnership is unique and deeply personalized for each client. I see myself as a sherpa, a guide, a companion along the journey for people who are interested in using their unique gifts to serve others.
I see us as partners invested in you, your growth, and the impact you want to make - not just as a leader but as a heart-centered, beautifully messy human being.
So far, my clients say that our work together impacts them most significantly in these six areas:
1. Deepening self-awareness, particularly around core values, leadership strengths, and blind spots.
2. Creating regular periods of "deep work" for focused productivity and inspired creativity.
3. Cultivating more authentic and empathetic relationships, both at home and at work.
4. Improving decision making skills across the board, from exercise & eating habits to major career changes.
5. Strengthening self-confidence and courage to speak one's truth and do what is scary.
6. Amplifying effectiveness, happiness, wealth, and inner peace in their careers.
I see us as partners invested in you, your growth, and the impact you want to make - not just as a leader but as a heart-centered, beautifully messy human being.
So far, my clients say that our work together impacts them most significantly in these six areas:
1. Deepening self-awareness, particularly around core values, leadership strengths, and blind spots.
2. Creating regular periods of "deep work" for focused productivity and inspired creativity.
3. Cultivating more authentic and empathetic relationships, both at home and at work.
4. Improving decision making skills across the board, from exercise & eating habits to major career changes.
5. Strengthening self-confidence and courage to speak one's truth and do what is scary.
6. Amplifying effectiveness, happiness, wealth, and inner peace in their careers.
"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
Dr. Ilana Nankin
CEO & Founder, Breathe For Change
Conscious Company’s 2020 World-Changing Women in Conscious Business
Values
Curiosity, Service, Adventure, Integrity, Ubuntu, Love, and Playfulness
Experience
Executive Leadership Coach | Engineering Project Manager | Mindfulness Enthusiast | Life Design Geek
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt | World-Record Skydiving Coach | Close-Up Magician
Son | Brother | Husband | Puppy Dad
He/him/his
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt | World-Record Skydiving Coach | Close-Up Magician
Son | Brother | Husband | Puppy Dad
He/him/his
I am fascinated by human potential and development.
What most people know about me
- Service professional for 12+ years: cloud tech consulting, next-gen product development, and education technology
- Built & developed teams of project managers, engineers, and consultants who have gone on to work for Apple and Google
- Won multiple awards for exceptional customer service & high performance in the face of adversity
- Voted best project lead in my consulting org for my dedication to mentoring and developing others
- Co-founded the Covid Compassion Project to serve frontline healthcare workers and their families
- Born and raised in Hong Kong before moving to the US at age 16
- Communicate in English, Mandarin Chinese, American Sign Language, and whiteboard sketches
- BA in Business, Entrepreneurship, and Organizational Dynamics from Brown University
- Professional Certificate in Strategy, Leadership, and Project Management from Stanford University
- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) from the Coaches Training Institute
- Accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF ACC)
- Certified USPA Skydiving Coach and active holder of 3 world records in team formation skydiving (video)
- Certified Stanford Advanced Project Manager (SAPM) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Certified Microsoft Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Citrix Certified Integration Architect (CCIA)
- Always reading on leadership, culture, behavioral psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness, and personal development
What I don't want you to know about me
- The root of my greatest fear is letting down the people I love
- In chasing what I thought meant success, I've pretended to be someone I wasn't
- I've been put on a performance improvement plan
- Failed at getting into Stanford's Graduate School of Business, twice
- Burned out multiple times, leading to fainting in the middle of a friend's dinner party and (separately) getting pneumonia
- Had bad acne as a teenager, and a mild stutter my whole life - I know what it's like to want to be invisible
- Lost loved ones to suicide, eating disorders, and cancer
But what I'm really proud of is
- I call my mom every week
- My partner and I have built a family that is healthy, loving, positive, and mutually supportive
- Rebuilding my relationship with my brother
- Cultivating genuinely meaningful relationships with people I call friends, colleagues, mentors, and clients
- The incredible work my clients are up to in the world and how I get to contribute to their success and wellbeing
- I LOVE what I do and I'm learning to build a sustainable life centered around family, service, adventure, and fun
- Deep down, I'm happy with who I am, warts and all, and excited for how I'm growing
To learn more, see my LinkedIn profile.
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Let's work together.
I'm envisioning a future where an ecosystem of sustainable business, technology, authentic leadership, equitable education, diverse collaboration, and spiritual development are harmoniously integrated to cultivate 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.
I care most about helping people welcome and express the fullness of their humanity, so they can live connected and loving lives filled with meaning, awe, and freedom.
I'm tremendously honored to work with the clients I do - each is an inspiration and a gift.
With appreciation,
Leland
I care most about helping people welcome and express the fullness of their humanity, so they can live connected and loving lives filled with meaning, awe, and freedom.
I'm tremendously honored to work with the clients I do - each is an inspiration and a gift.
With appreciation,
Leland