After failing to win the top prize in a speech contest early in her career, Leslie began her journey toward excellence in public speaking. Over the next 30 years working in human resources and employee assistance Leslie mastered the art of captivating communication. In May of 2024 she retired from corporate life and founded Business Speaking Solutions, a coaching and training company focused on partnering with business professionals to build a confident, commanding presence using public speaking. Her unique approach is based on the skills she used throughout her career. She is the author of two books: “Twenty-One Lessons for Mastering the Difficult Conversation” and “Find Your Voice: Conquer Your Fear & Share Your Story with Confidence”, both available on Amazon.
