Unleash the
Leader in You!

Because great leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about showing up, speaking up, and standing out.

Through powerful storytelling and actionable frameworks, Lesley Hawkins guides audiences to lead with authenticity, presence, and heart.

Unleash the
Leader in You!

Because great leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about showing up, speaking up, and standing out.

Through powerful storytelling and actionable frameworks, Lesley Hawkins guides audiences to lead with authenticity, presence, and heart.

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Keynotes That Inspire Great Leadership

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The Power of Raising Your Hand

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Leadership isn’t about titles - it’s about showing up.

This keynote gives emerging and mid-level leaders the tools, courage, and clarity to speak up, lead with purpose, and grow their influence with Lesley’s powerful five-finger framework.

LEADERSHIP AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Stop Blending, Start Leading

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Leadership isn’t about fitting in - it’s about standing out.

This keynote gives women and underrepresented leaders the mindset, language, and tools to own their voice, claim their power, and lead with bold authenticity.

LEADERSHIP STARTS WITH PRESENCE

Leading Through Change

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Leadership isn’t certainty – it’s how you lead without it

This keynote gives leaders the mindset and tools to show up with clarity, empathy, and trust, to drive business forward through disruption.

LEADERSHIP IS COURAGE IN THE CHAOS

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“Lesley Hawkins was a featured spotlight speaker for our Canadian employees.

She inspired the team to embrace enablers like finding your voice and being mindful of the ripple effect.

I highly recommend Lesley as a trusted advisor, speaker, and mentor.”

Kimberly Magnus, SVP Circana Canada

Meet Lesley

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After 30 years of navigating complex challenges and ever-changing landscapes, Lesley knows firsthand what it takes to thrive as a leader. Those experiences didn’t just make her stronger - they made her more grounded and more human in how she leads.

Now, she’s on a mission to help other leaders do the same: to build real confidence, lead with clarity and purpose, and stay steady - even when everything around them is shifting.

Because leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up, staying true to yourself, and leading anyway.

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Workshops That Align, Energize & Empower Your Team

From Strategy to Elevator Pitch is an interactive workshop that helps teams turn big ideas into clear, actionable strategy.

Through a proven four-step process, leaders and collaborators walk away with aligned plans, refreshed team structure, and the confidence to communicate it - anywhere from the boardroom to the elevator.

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Listen to The Lesley Hawkins Podcast

Every episode starts with one powerful question:

“What’s one experience that was pivotal in your life?”

Lesley hosts candid, personal conversations that reveal the turning points that shape who we are. With her signature empathy, wit, and warmth, Lesley creates space for guests to open up - sparking insights that challenge assumptions, stir reflection, and ignite growth.

Let’s Talk

Whether you’re planning an event, developing your team, or navigating your own leadership journey, Lesley brings the clarity, energy, and real-world experience to help you make it count.

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