Hi, I'm Leland
My mission is to help people grow as leaders and human beings so that they live aligned with what truly matters to them. In my experience, this alignment is accompanied by a deep sense of freedom, professional fulfillment, meaningful relationships, joy in everyday moments, and peace of mind. I'm fascinated by how philosophy, psychology, technology, creativity, systems thinking, and self-development contribute to that aim. I believe the quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our minds and relationships, and are two of the highest leverage things we can work on.
currently
I spend my time coaching founders and business leaders, facilitating leadership development workshops for managers, angel investing, writing, learning, and bringing people together.
In my free time, I enjoy brazilian jiu-jitsu, team skydiving, hiking, reading, and mindfulness meditation. I live with my partner and our aussie collie puppy in the Bay Area, California.
previously
Before this, I built action cameras at GoPro, designed k-12 digital learning experiences at Clever, and implemented digital workspaces at Citrix. I've built teams in product development, program management, engineering, and consulting. Through these experiences, I've learned that what I love even more than innovative technology is helping people grow.
I've created several passion projects over the years: a career mentoring network for students, a mental wellness coaching platform for frontline COVID healthcare workers, a peer community for professional coaches, and regular in-person gatherings focused on inclusion and authentic connection.
stay updated
In 2021, I began publishing a regular newsletter, Leland's Lab, to share my learnings and updates along the way.
Want to chat? Feel free to reach out.
currently
I spend my time coaching founders and business leaders, facilitating leadership development workshops for managers, angel investing, writing, learning, and bringing people together.
In my free time, I enjoy brazilian jiu-jitsu, team skydiving, hiking, reading, and mindfulness meditation. I live with my partner and our aussie collie puppy in the Bay Area, California.
previously
Before this, I built action cameras at GoPro, designed k-12 digital learning experiences at Clever, and implemented digital workspaces at Citrix. I've built teams in product development, program management, engineering, and consulting. Through these experiences, I've learned that what I love even more than innovative technology is helping people grow.
I've created several passion projects over the years: a career mentoring network for students, a mental wellness coaching platform for frontline COVID healthcare workers, a peer community for professional coaches, and regular in-person gatherings focused on inclusion and authentic connection.
stay updated
In 2021, I began publishing a regular newsletter, Leland's Lab, to share my learnings and updates along the way.
Want to chat? Feel free to reach out.
People (mostly) say nice things about me
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"You have an incredible gift for this work.
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." May Samali CEO, Ventures, High Resolves Venture Partner, NextGen Venture Partners Gleitsman Leadership and Social Enterprise Fellow, Harvard's Center for Public Leadership Delivered immersive citizenship learning experiences to over 200,000 students across 350 schools |
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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 Founding Partner, MovementMaker.io Business Transformation & Innovation Professor, Foothill College In four months, wrote and self-published his first book, "When Followers Become Leaders" (Amazon) |
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"You see in me things that I don't yet see in myself.
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 Certified 5000+ educators in social emotional learning and yoga; 500,000 students impacted |
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"Leland’s coaching ability is a reflection of his own life: healthy, positive, conscientious and successful.
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." Konstantin Bokarius Chief Technology Officer, MarcoPolo Learning Former Chief Technology Officer, Topanga Partners Led the digital transformation of several portfolio companies in the healthcare space |
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"It is mind-blowing at how much has happened in a couple of months.
No matter what your dream is, no matter what the challenge, Leland will grow your confidence in doing the impossible." Luba Le Xuan Engineering Resiliency Lead at Clever, K-12 Education Technology Co-founder, Lúa Non Foundation Scholarship for Vietnamese students Built a platform & raised funds providing full academic tuition for 45 underserved students in the first year |
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"You are incredibly present and connected, unlocking amazing moments of discovery.
Love that your approach is holistic to the whole human. I felt so supported and valued in our time together." Alex Flatbush Head of Technical Recruiting, Lime |
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"Leland has a way of listening to what you truly mean, whether you say it or not.
You challenged me thoughtfully, helped me see myself more clearly, and allowed me to give myself permission to be more human. I don't think I've said it enough times... thank you." Maria Kim Chief of Staff, Product Operations, Google |
“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
you find it is far more subtle, and far more miraculous, than you thought it was.”
— Alan Watts