leland franklin
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​"This feels like f***ing magic"
CEO, Videos for Change.org

Executive coaching and personal leadership development for mission-driven high achievers committed to making a dent in the universe.

Trusted by leaders at
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time is precious - you want to know you're focusing on what really matters

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I'm a human-centered executive coach and life design strategist for 3 kinds of people:
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1. Busy startup founders who want to rise above daily distractions and make space to focus on the parts of the business they love, like visioning, creating, and culture-ing, to prepare for the next phase of growth.

2. Leaders and executives who want to overcome the spirals of self-doubt and imposter syndrome and fully access their inner genius, creativity, and intuition...and show up confidently as their whole, integrated selves.
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3. Professionals who want to make a thoughtful change and step into their next chapter - earn a new level of responsibility, redirect to a more fulfilling career, or nurture a side business - and are committed to being successful AND staying balanced (yes - it's possible!)


​Essentially, ​I help people get out of their own way so that they can bring their boldest visions to life in service of others.

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"The insights and growth I experienced in the three months we worked together were more significant than years of leadership courses, therapy, and journaling combined.

​You have an incredible gift for this work."


May Samali
CEO, Ventures, High Resolves
Venture Partner, NextGen Venture Partners
Gleitsman Leadership Fellow and Social Enterprise Fellow, Harvard's Center for Public Leadership
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Certified Project Manager

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 first prioritize leading ourselves.

My journey of personal development began in 2002, and over time, I've dedicated myself to helping leaders bring their boldest visions to life and evolve into extraordinary human beings.


I draw on 12+ years of leadership and business experience in high-growth tech companies where I managed multimillion-dollar projects across 3 continents, built products benefitting 20M+ students monthly, and developed leaders who have gone on to work for Apple and Google.

​My superpower is helping people tap into their inner wisdom, creativity, and truth - creating spaces that allow my clients to not only find their own answers, but live into even more powerful questions.

It is my greatest joy to guide people to unlock their highest potential so that they can cultivate extraordinary significance AND personal well-being.

​Learn more about me.
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"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

Three ways to work with me

1:1 Coaching by Zoom/Phone
Become a more effective leader & communicator, overcome obstacles, and achieve results with consistent accountability.
1:1 Coaching in Nature (Bay Area)
Soak up the gifts of the serene outdoors to open up space for inspiration, creativity, and insight.
Skydive & Coaching (Bay Area)
Transform your relationship with fear and build a grounding confidence by jumping out of a perfectly good airplane.  YOLO!

New to coaching?

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What does your next level look like?

Learn more about coaching with me.

"No matter what your dream is, no matter what the challenge,
​Leland will grow your confidence in doing the impossible."
- Engineering leader in education technology

“When you get free from certain fixed concepts of the way the world is,
​you find it is far more subtle, and far more miraculous, than you thought it was.”
— Alan Watts
Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames. Rumi
© 2025 Leland Franklin – All Rights Reserved
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