Leisse Wilcox

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Inspire Your Leaders, Transform Your Organization

What if one keynote or workshop could build resilient leaders, foster emotional intelligence, and give your company a competitive advantage?

Bring Me In to Elevate Your Team

The Workplace is Evolving

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the top leadership skill in 2025.

Studies show that 75% of Fortune 500 companies use EI training to improve performance and team engagement​
EHL Hospitality Insights, HCAMag

Leadership impacts team engagement.

70% of the difference between the highest and least engaged teams is directly tied to the manager’s emotional intelligence​
Big Think

Employees demand well-being.

87% of employees would leave a company that disregards their well-being, and 96% prioritize it in their next job search​
EHL Hospitality Insights

Reduce stress, increase productivity.

As Mark Cuban says, he hires people who “take away stress in the workplace, not add to it.” Leaders with emotional intelligence foster environments where employees thrive.

5 Go-To Talks:

(each adaptable into keynotes, workshops, half-day, or full-day training)

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Family Dinner Will Save the World: Essential Leadership Skills for the AI Era

In a world racing towards automation, one thing we can't automate is relationships. This talk reimagines the simple act of family dinners as an essential leadership tool for developing empathy, resilience, and communication skills - traits critical to leading in the AI era - across generations. Leisse Wilcox shows how everyday moments can teach us the emotional intelligence necessary for effective leadership and building strong, human-centered workplaces.

4 Essential Strategies to Master Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Success

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the number one leadership skill in today’s evolving business environment, as emphasized by leaders like Forbes, HBR, the World Econominc Forum, and Jamie Dimon. In this session, Leisse outlines four actionable steps to develop EQ, teaching leaders how to improve self-awareness, manage emotions, enhance empathy, and foster authentic connections. This talk equips leaders to lead with confidence, clarity, and emotional insight, driving both personal and organizational success.

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Wealth EQ: How Our Relationship with Money Impacts Decision Making, Mental Health, and Employee Growth

Our relationship with money—one of the last workplace taboos—directly influences employee mental health, well-being, and potential. In this talk, Leisse explores how unaddressed money mindsets can either support or suppress growth, helping leaders understand the profound impact financial beliefs have on productivity, team morale, and overall success. Leaders will learn how to foster healthier attitudes toward money, unlocking the full potential of their teams and creating a more positive, high-performing work environment.

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Unshakeable Confidence: Fearless Leadership in the Modern Workplace

Confidence is a choice - and the foundation of every great leader. In this talk, Leisse explores the power of unshakeable confidence—the kind that allows leaders to make bold decisions, set boundaries, and inspire their teams. Addressing the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome, this session empowers leaders to trust themselves, step into their full potential, and create a culture of confidence that drives high performance and innovation.

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From Adversity to Empowerment: Cultivating Resilience in the Age of Change

Resilience isn’t just bouncing back—it’s bouncing forward. In this session, Leisse teaches leaders how to cultivate resilience through adversity, using challenges as opportunities for growth. This talk offers trauma-informed strategies for navigating change with confidence, helping leaders build adaptable, empowered teams that can thrive in the face of disruption. Through actionable insights, leaders will learn how to build the mental and emotional strength necessary to succeed in times of uncertainty.

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“I really can’t recommend Leisse enough. She has totally changed the way I view myself and the world. She is an amazing investment. Do yourself a favor and figure out a way to work with her! Her talk was paradigm shifting.”

Suzanne C, Founder and CEO, Your Shop Girl

“We can’t wait to have her back next year.”

Cailin R. Learning and Development Director, Virginia Realtors Association


Looking for a Powerful, Engaging Speaker for Your Next ERG, Workshop, or Offsite?

Unconventional …and Effective:

As an award-winning speaker and best-selling author, I bring an energetic, playful, and refreshingly bold approach to leadership development that captivates and transforms audiences.

Real Transformation, Not Just Inspiration:

Surface-level pep talks don’t make a lasting impact. My keynotes and workshops dive deep, using real-world stories and practical strategies to create meaningful breakthroughs and lasting change.

Full-Spectrum Leadership Solutions:

From keynotes to workshops to immersive full-day trainings, I deliver custom learning and development with actionable tools that equip your leaders for sustainable success, leaving them energized and empowered.

Let me help you inspire and elevate your team.

LET'S BRAINSTORM TOGETHER

What I Bring to the Table:

  • Tailored leadership solutions to meet your organization’s needs—whether it’s a keynote, half-day or full-day training, or offsite or in-house workshops.

  • No fluff, ACTION. No one needs another inspiration-without-action pep talk. My content is packed with practical tools and strategies, designed to create lasting impact without putting the audience to sleep.

  • Energy that ignites change. From engaging keynotes to immersive workshops, I deliver thought-provoking, creative content that keeps your leaders awake, engaged, and ready to lead. Curious? 

  • Watch my speaking reel to see the energy I bring to the stage

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