“Leslie’s keynote was bold, deeply resonant, and exactly what our leadership team needed.”

She has a rare ability to speak truth with both courage and compassion.

— Bruce C. Cozadd, Chairman and CEO, Jazz Pharmaceuticals

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Transformative Signature Speaking Topics Designed to Drive Lasting Change

The Call to Courage

When the moment demands more than comfort, leaders must choose courage. This keynote challenges audiences to meet pressure with clarity, resilience, and bold leadership.

Clarity Is the New Currency

In times of conflict and change, clarity is the leader’s most valuable asset. This keynote equips audiences to cut through noise, confront resistance, and lead decisively.

Black Women: Invited to the Table but Only to Clean It

A courageous reckoning with race, gender, and power. This keynote amplifies the lived experiences of Black women leaders while challenging institutions to confront bias, shift culture, and expand what leadership looks like.

Voice, Vision, Strategy

Pressure reveals integrity. This keynote empowers leaders to harness voice, vision, and strategic clarity, guiding organizations through high-stakes moments while sustaining trust, purpose, and impact.

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Leslie brings her expertise, passion, and real talk to your audience. Submit an inquiry to discuss event details or check availability, and a member of Leslie’s management team will be in touch within 1–2 business days.

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Why Leslie?

Speaking That Moves. And Moves You Into Action.

I do not talk at audiences. I move them. I challenge, stretch, and connect in ways that feel bold, real, and deeply human. My keynotes do not just inspire in the moment. They leave people ready to act.

Because this is not about sounding good.

It is about doing good. And doing it well.

I help leaders, teams, and mission driven organizations find the courage, clarity, and conviction to make change that lasts.

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