Hi y’all! I’m Lelia.
(It rhymes with “Amelia.”)
Lovely to meet you.
I work with purpose-driven women who want to avoid burnout and increase their impact.
Why Strategic Vacations
After over a decade as a clarity coach for women at risk of burnout, I realized something needed to shift.
In my clients’ weekly or monthly coaching sessions, they’d have phenomenal revelations, but then they’d go straight into their next meeting, their overflowing inbox, and constant stimulation. If we were lucky, maybe they’d think about our conversation while they were driving or washing their hair.
But there was no meaningful time for them to process or have big ideas.
I realized I wanted to create an experience to disrupt the constant noise and allow clients to feel supported and dream big.
Strategic Vacations turn down the volume on the outside world, so you can hear your own voice the loudest.
This approach is the single most effective and efficient method I’ve found to support clients. For each client, I curate a highly personalized coaching experience, one that aligns with exactly what they need.
Feedback from Sierra Butler, JD
"My Strategic Vacation was life changing.
It wasn’t an escape. It was an integration.
When I hired Lelia I was exhausted, juggling so much that I always felt like I was about to drop something. I knew I wanted to make changes, but I had no idea where to start.
Lelia created an experience tailored specifically to me, with tools built for my life, my season, my reality. The results have been tangible. My Strategic Vacation paid for itself quickly, and with Lelia's support, I launched a new law firm.
Now I feel more fulfilled and grounded, like I’m in control.
If you're on the fence, say yes. Make this the one decision that changes everything.
You'll come back knowing how to turn the volume down on the noise, anytime you need to."
MY CREDENTIALS
(Why you should trust me)
With a Master’s in Public Policy and a BA in Sociology, I apply my knowledge of political, professional, and cultural systems to help us understand ourselves and the world around us.
In addition to my work as a coach, I’m also a keynote speaker and a writer.
As a speaker…
Described as “the confidence fairy godmother we all need,” Fortune 500 companies and professional associations from across North America regularly hire me to support their teams. I’ve presented to an eclectic array of audiences including doctors, auto care workers, bartenders, international shipping experts, lawyers, and women in roofing.
As a writer…
My book, You Got This: The Ultimate Negotiation Guide for Professional Women, provides a “fresh and instantly applicable” toolkit for anyone ready to develop their own authentic voice in negotiation.
I’m also regularly asked to share my perspective in articles for national publications like HuffPost, Harper’s Bazaar, and NBCNews. Each week in my newsletter community, I share essays readers describe it as:
“A burst of joy”
“A breath of fresh air; feels like I'm in the middle of a real conversation with a friend who somehow knows exactly what I need to hear”
“An antidote to shame”
“A hug and a cup of tea in newsletter form”
As a New Orleans native and enthusiast, I freely use the word y’all in professional correspondence and have an entire closet dedicated to costuming.
My inbox is always open, whether you’re curious about a Strategic Vacation or just want to say hi. I’d love to hear from you!