Coach & Trusted Partner to Lawyers and Legal Leaders

Law firms engage me as an experienced external resource to support partners, executives, and other key professionals. This may involve individual coaching, 360 feedback, a transition into a new role, productivity or practice challenges, or a difficult working relationship.

I work directly with lawyers and legal leaders who value having a confidential, practical thought partner. Someone outside the situation who understands their world, asks thoughtful questions, offers perspective, and helps them determine a way forward.

Some clients come to me for one focused conversation. Others work with me regularly, valuing an ongoing sounding board and the accountability that helps turn good intentions into action.

How I can help:

Coaching & Thought Partnership
Confidential, practical support for professional challenges, decisions,
and opportunities.

Partner, Career & Role Transitions
Support through partnership, new leadership roles, career decisions, practice development and what’s next.

Productivity & Sustainable Performance
Practical strategies for workload, priorities, organization, delegation, and the demands
of a busy practice.

Difficult Working Relationships
Independent support to help professionals address conflict, communication challenges, and strained working relationships.

Leadership Feedback & 360 Assessments
Candid feedback, thoughtful debriefing, and practical development priorities.

Leadership & Talent Advisory
Experienced perspective for firms and organizations on leadership, talent, teams and organizational challenges.

Practical

Grounded in more than 30 years of experience in law, leadership, and talent development.

Collaborative

Creating a trusted space for thoughtful conversations, honest feedback, and meaningful growth.

Tailored

Supporting each leader’s unique goals, challenges, and definition of success.

I work with established and emerging leaders and organizations across Canada, the United States, and internationally.
I am proud to be affiliated with the following organizations:

  • What sets Leanne apart is her innate ability to empower individuals to reach their fullest potential. She possesses a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and enthusiasm that fuels transformative growth.

    SP, Talent Development Director, Law Firm

  • As a leader, Leanne empowers those around her to get creative and propose innovative solutions to move forward and lead the industry in talent practices.

    CH, Senior HR Manager, Law Firm

  • As a professional coach for legal practitioners, Leanne leverages her extensive experience and deep understanding of the legal practice to support and empower professionals at all levels.

    JC, Lawyer

  • Leanne is able to partner with her clients to help tackle their most pressing professional challenges. She helped me clarify my goals, generate forward progress, and build momentum to achieve the results I’ve been after for years.

    MT, Executive Coach

  • As a coach, Leanne helps me gain awareness, establish a clear path to my goals and keeps me accountable. I feel that I have someone in my corner committed to helping me grow as a professional and as a leader.

    CP, Talent Director, Law Firm

  • I had the pleasure of working with Leanne during a pivotal moment in my career, and I couldn't be more grateful for her support. She helped me take a step back to assess the challenges I was facing in my current role and reflect on my personal goals. With her guidance, I navigated difficult conversations at work, which ultimately helped me determine that my current role wasn’t the right fit. Her thoughtful insight and practical approach led me to make the brave decision to change course. Thanks to her expertise and encouragement, I was able to secure an exceptional opportunity that truly aligns with my passions and career goals. I highly recommend Leanne to anyone seeking clarity, confidence, and actionable steps toward meaningful career growth.

    Senior In-house Counsel

Let’s start a conversation

Whether you're investing in a leader, navigating organizational change, strengthening your leadership team, or looking for an experienced executive coach, I'd welcome the opportunity to learn about your goals and explore how I can help you achieve them.