Elevate Your Success

Transform your potential into tangible achievements.

Ready to make impactful decisions and inspire those around you?

What could you achieve if you moved beyond your current boundaries? Explore how advancing your professional journey can bring new opportunities and success.


I'm Leah

I guide ambitious professionals to pivot towards success, instilling positive mindsets and strategic shifts that transform challenges into opportunities.

Welcome to the heart of transformation—Authentically Connected Coaching®. I am Leah Ward, your ally and guide on a journey that transcends mere achievement to touch the very essence of leadership and personal fulfillment. As an Executive Coach, my journey is driven by a profound passion for guiding leaders to their zenith of achievement through leadership development and coaching with a positive mindset.

With over two decades of experience in the corporate world, complemented by a solid grounding in personal development, I merge corporate wisdom with financial insight, all energized by an entrepreneurial flair for devising innovative success strategies.

How We’ll Work Together

With a focus on positive mindset shifts and strategic pivots, I coach professionals to transcend their limits and achieve unparalleled success. My passion lies in guiding you towards your aspirations with commitment and precision. Leveraging a deep well of corporate and financial expertise, I create innovative strategies specifically tailored to your unique needs, ensuring every step is calculated to boost your success.

Whether it's navigating the complexities of corporate boardrooms or setting personal career milestones, my approach is clear and tailored to you. I provide strategies that not only inspire but also deliver measurable outcomes. Working with me means transforming your abstract ideas into concrete achievements. Together, we turn your vision into a reality, with clear, actionable steps that lead to professional fulfillment, advancement and an enriched life experience. The tangible takeaway? You will see a structured path to elevated professional standing and a more fulfilling work life, ensuring that growth is not just a goal but an ongoing reality.

What Clients are Saying

“Hiring Leah was one of the best decisions for my life and business. Not only does she have the professional knowledge and insights to help guide people to the best versions of themselves, but her accountability tools are unmatched.

I highly recommend to any corporate teams or individuals looking to take the next step on their self-development journey.”

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Does your company offer professional development support?

Ready to enhance your professional development and curious if your company supports it? Use our free email guide to easily inquire about and advocate for professional development opportunities within your organization. This tool helps you articulate the value of coaching, paving the way for enhanced skills, leadership growth, and increased job satisfaction.

Are You Feeling Stuck and Unfulfilled in Your Leadership Role?

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, many leaders find themselves at a crossroads, feeling stuck and unfulfilled. Despite achieving professional success, they struggle with:

  • Lack of Clarity and Direction: Feeling uncertain about their leadership path and how to navigate the complexities of their roles.

  • Emotional and Mental Overwhelm: Experiencing stress, burnout, and a sense of isolation in decision-making.

  • Ineffective Leadership Strategies: Finding that traditional leadership methods are not resonating with their teams or fostering the desired organizational culture.

  • Personal vs. Professional Imbalance: Struggling to balance professional ambitions with personal well-being and growth.

You're Not Alone, and There's a Path Forward

At Authentically Connected Coaching®, I understand these challenges because I've been there.

More importantly, I've guided countless leaders like you through these very obstacles to a place of clarity, purpose, and fulfillment.

Here's how I can help:

1:1 Coaching

Gain clarity and direction with personalized coaching that addresses your unique challenges, helping you to redefine your leadership identity and path forward.



6-Month Leadership Transformation Coaching

Transform your leadership approach with a comprehensive & strategically designed coaching program designed to enhance your emotional intelligence, resilience, and strategic vision, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.



PQ Positive Intelligence Program

Build mental fitness and manage stress effectively with a blend of app-based learning and group coaching, empowering you to lead with positivity and impact.



Coaching For the Visionary Leader Seeking More

If you're a leader who believes in the power of personal growth to transform professional success, you're in the right place. You're someone who:

  • Is committed to making a meaningful impact in your organization and beyond.

  • Values authenticity and seeks to lead with integrity and empathy.

  • Desires a leadership style that inspires, motivates, and brings out the best in your team.

  • Understands that true leadership strength comes from within and recognizes the importance of personal well-being in achieving professional excellence.

Let's Embark on This Journey Together

Empower Your Leadership

In the realm of relentless ambition and constant change, Authentically Connected Coaching® stands as a beacon for mid to senior-level executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are on a quest to transcend the ordinary. If you're poised to elevate your leadership skills, navigate pivotal career transitions, or deepen both your personal and professional growth, you've arrived at your destination.

Who We Work With:

  • Driven Professionals: You are the backbone of innovation and leadership. As an executive, leader, or entrepreneur, you're not just chasing success; you're aiming to redefine it, seeking to enhance your influence and leave a mark that resonates.

    • Mid to senior-level executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are seeking to elevate their leadership skills, navigate career transitions, or enhance their personal and professional growth.

  • Challenge Conquerors: The path of leadership is fraught with challenges—from steering teams towards excellence to mastering the delicate dance of work-life harmony. You're ready to fortify your resilience, sharpen your mental agility, and expand your emotional intelligence to navigate these waters with unparalleled grace.

    • Individuals facing challenges in leadership effectiveness, team management, personal resilience, work-life balance, and those seeking to improve their mental fitness and emotional intelligence.

  • Visionary Aspirants: You believe in the symbiosis of professional accomplishments and personal growth. Your vision is to emerge as a leader who not only inspires but also fosters meaningful change, nurturing a culture of prosperity and positivity.

    • Professionals who value personal development as much as professional achievement and are looking for holistic approaches to leadership. They aspire to become visionary leaders who can inspire and drive positive change within their organizations and communities.

  • Values-Driven Individuals: At your core lies a commitment to authenticity, connection, personal growth, and well-being. You're open to embracing the transformative power of mindfulness and positive intelligence, weaving these principles into the fabric of your leadership style.

    • Those that value authenticity, connection, personal growth, and well-being. You are open to integrating principles of mindfulness and positive intelligence into their leadership practices.

Begin Your Journey Today If you see your reflection in these words and are ready to advance your leadership journey, we invite you to schedule a session.

Let's embark on this path together and cultivate your professional excellence.

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