You've built something significant. Now it's time to be known for it.
You've led teams, grown a business, and earned your place in the room.
But there's a gap between the level you're operating at and how well you're known for it.
You've been told to get more visible. But visibility without knowing what you stand for feels like performing.
And people can tell.
Being seen isn't enough.
Being seen is just eyes on you.
What you really want is to be KNOWN: for your impact and what you stand for.
And that doesn't begin outside of you.
It comes from knowing your value so deeply that you own your story and your power, without wavering.
When you do, people find you, seek you out, and say your name in rooms you're not even in.
I work with CEOs, founders and senior leaders on The Inner Work of owning your authority and leadership identity, and The Outer Work of building your personal brand: your story and how you show up.
So your real reputation is built from the inside out and matches the level you're ready for.
Decide You're Worth Knowing
Nancy Choi - GM Nike, Founder, MX
“Lesley is a very unique and empowering coach whom every woman should consider working with to unleash her full potential.”
Tamara Haasen - President, Input Output IOHK
“Lesley has a softness, a unique approach to brand that few others have. I interviewed several brand strategists and none of them focused on the individual first. Lesley attends to the individual, she helps you explore who you are, the inner space and from that emerges an understanding of self and ultimately purpose and brand. It was truly a magical experience working with Lesley.”
Maria O’Regan - Santander UK, Breakthrough & Growth Team
“I don't know anyone else who does what you do in the way that you do it. And that's why we love working with you.”
Sunil Subhedar - Founder, Arkitekta, ex Anthropic, Google, Canva, Uber
“Lesley’s approach is warm, structured, and deeply thoughtful. I couldn't recommend her more highly to anyone looking to discover and refine their brand story.”
Let’s Unlock Your Story
Unlock Your Story: A 6-Week VIP Intensive
Own the story behind your success, and become known for it
Unlock Your Story is my signature 6-week personal branding programme for CEOs, founders and senior leaders ready for a reputation that matches the leader they truly are.
Over 6 1:1 sessions, we:
Uncover the founder or leadership story only you can tell
Turn your experience into what sets you apart
Build a library of stories you can share anywhere
Shape your leadership voice, so you sound like you in every room
Create your complete Story Blueprint
This is The Inner Work of owning your authority and presence, together with The Outer Work of crafting the story and brand that carry it.
Perfect for: Founders, CEOs and Senior Leaders who've built something significant and are ready to be known for it.
“It was truly a magical experience... I would describe Unlock Your Story as transcendent. Life changing. Special.”
Tamara H, President IOHK
Corporate Training & Leadership Programs
I partner with organisations to empower teams and leaders through inspiring workshops, transformational leadership programmes, immersive retreats, and keynote speaking.
Trusted by: Santander | AG Barr | IOHK | Haleon | Dowds Group | Reward Gateway
Popular programmes:
Unlock Your Story
RISE: 12 Week Group Leadership Identity Programme
Leadership, Visibility & Personal Branding Programmes & Workshops
Leadership Retreats & VIP Strategy Days
Ongoing 1:1 Coaching
Free Resources & Learning
Start Your Journey
Free Private Audio Series: KNOWN
Five audio riffs on becoming known: trust what you know, own it, take up space, share from it, and don't waver.
Self-Paced Learning:
Masterclasses and workshops on leadership, presence and personal branding, to dip into whenever you're ready.
The Empowered Woman Affirmation Cards
Daily reminders to own your story and your power.
Hi, I’m Lesley
I spent 15+ years building brands like Lucozade, Aquafresh and Ferrero Rocher, rising to Marketing Director of a £320m brand.
And yet the hardest brand I ever worked on was me.
I could see the value in a £320m brand instantly, but not in myself. I was simply too close to it.
I know what it’s like to be great at what you do and feel like it’s not recognised.
But that recognition starts with seeing yourself clearly.
That's why I created this work. To help you see what you're too close to see.
I become your mirror, reflecting back the brilliance that's already there.
So you can own your story and your power, and decide you're someone worth knowing.
Ready to be KNOWN?
Your story, your leadership and your impact deserve to be known, and it starts with deciding you're ready.
Choose Your Path:
Book Discovery Call: Not sure where to start? Let's talk.
Unlock Your Story: The 6-week personal branding intensive
Corporate Inquiries: Leadership programmes, workshops and keynotes for your teams