Your Team Has the Skills. They're Missing the Strategy.
You hired talented people. They deliver solid work. But somewhere between doing the job and leading the work, they're stuck.
They don't speak up in meetings. They undersell their contributions. They wait for permission instead of taking initiative. And you're watching potential stay potential.
What if the gap isn't talent—it's navigation?
The Leadership Gap Your Training Programs Aren't Fixing
Your team development budget goes to technical skills, compliance training, and leadership programs designed for executives.
But your mid-level professionals? The ones who should be stepping up but aren't?
THEY'RE STUCK IN THE GAP:
They know their work. They don't know how to position it.
They complete tasks. They don't drive strategy.
They're competent. They're invisible.
THE COST SHOWS UP WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT IT:
High performers leaving because they don't see a path forward
Projects stalling because no one will make the call
Managers burning out doing work their team should own
Good ideas dying in silence because people won't speak up
Talent you can't afford to lose—but can't figure out how to develop
Generic leadership training won't fix this. Your team doesn't need another workshop on "executive presence" or "building confidence."
They need frameworks for the specific moments where potential professionals become strategic leaders.
Real-World Training for Real Business Problems
I've spent 20+ years in the rooms where decisions get made—from administrative professional to senior executive support at a Fortune 50 financial institution. I know what separates people who advance from people who stay stuck.
And it's not just skill. It's a strategy.
What I bring to your team:
Not theory. Not motivational speeches. Not generic soft skills training.
Strategic communication frameworks your team can use Monday morning.
Cultural intelligence training that turns difference into advantage.
Leadership readiness development for people on the edge of stepping up.
Built for the professionals you're trying to develop. Delivered in the way busy teams actually learn.
WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
CUSTOM CORPORATE TRAINING
For: Teams of 10-50 people ready to level up together
Your business is specific. Your team's challenges are specific. Cookie-cutter programs won't cut it.
I design custom training that solves the actual problems you're seeing—not the generic ones in a vendor catalog.
What this looks like:
Discovery conversation to understand your specific challenges
Custom curriculum designed for your team's reality
Multi-session programs (typically 4-6 weeks)
Delivered virtually or in-person
Practical frameworks your team implements immediately
Recent programs:
Communication mastery for cross-functional technical teams
Strategic visibility and executive presence for emerging leaders
Cultural bridge communication for global teams
Leadership readiness for high-potential individual contributors
Investment: Custom pricing based on scope
Timeline: 4-8 weeks from kickoff to delivery
MASTERCLASS WORKSHOPS
For: Teams who need focused skill-building, fast
Your team doesn't have time for a semester-long leadership program. They need targeted development that fits into a work week.
60-120 minute intensive sessions on the specific skills that create business impact.
Popular topics:
"Strategic Communication for Technical Professionals" - Turn expertise into influence
"From Task-Taker to Decision-Maker" - Build leadership readiness in mid-level teams
"The Cultural Intelligence Advantage" - Leverage diverse perspectives strategically
"Stop Being the Best-Kept Secret" - Strategic visibility without self-promotion guilt
What you get:
Interactive, practice-based learning (not lecture)
Frameworks participants use immediately
Optional workbooks and follow-up resources
Virtual or in-person delivery
Investment: Starting at $1,800 per session
Capacity: 8-30 participants
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
For: Conferences, leadership summits, and company events
Your audience doesn't need another motivational speaker. They need someone who's done the work—and can show them how to do it too.
What I speak about:
Leadership development and executive presence
Strategic communication and cultural intelligence
Career navigation for emerging leaders
Building high-performing, retention-focused teams
Format options:
30-45 minute keynote
60-90 minute interactive workshop
Half-day or full-day intensive
Investment: Custom pricing based on format and scope
NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED?
Let's figure it out together.
Most clients start with a conversation about what's not working. We talk through what you're seeing, what you've tried, and what success would actually look like.
Then we build something that fits.
What Your Team Actually Gets
Not fluff. Not theory. Not "feel-good" training that disappears by Tuesday.
Measurable shifts in how your team operates:
Your mid-level professionals:
Speak up in strategy meetings with clear, confident recommendations
Take ownership of decisions instead of waiting for permission
Position their work strategically (so you see the value, not just the output)
Navigate cross-functional relationships with cultural intelligence
Your business:
Stronger internal pipeline for leadership roles
Higher retention of high-potential talent
Faster project execution (fewer bottlenecks waiting for decisions)
Teams that communicate more effectively across differences
Your managers:
Spend less time micromanaging and more time on strategic work
See their team members step into leadership capacity
Have frameworks for developing emerging talent
Build retention through visible career paths
Recent results from client programs:
38+ percentage point increase in communication confidence
90%+ commitment to behavior change post-workshop
Teams reporting immediate application of frameworks in real work scenarios
COMMON QUESTIONS
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Most leadership programs are designed for executives or generic "professional development." This training is built for the gap—the professionals who should be leading but aren't yet.
It's not about theory. It's about the specific moments where your team gets stuck: the meeting where they stay silent, the email where they undersell their work, the decision they won't make.
We work on those moments. With frameworks they can use immediately.
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You don't—until we talk.
Every business is different. Every team has specific dynamics. I don't sell pre-packaged programs.
We start with a conversation about what you're actually seeing. Then I design something that fits your team's reality. If it doesn't feel like the right fit after our discovery call, I'll tell you.
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If your team is too busy to develop the skills that make them more effective, they'll stay busy forever.
That said—I design programs for people who are actually working. Short sessions. Practical frameworks. Immediate application.
Not semester-long courses. Not all-day workshops that lose momentum. Focused development that fits into work schedules.
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Yes. Most of my work is delivered virtually via Zoom, designed for interactive engagement (not passive webinars).
I also do in-person workshops and speaking engagements when it makes sense.
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It depends on what we're building together.
Workshops: Starting at $1,800 per session
Custom corporate training: Custom pricing based on scope, team size, and timeline
Speaking engagements: Custom pricing based on format and deliveryWe discuss investment after I understand your needs—not before.
Who You're Working With
I'm Leah Husemann. I spent 20+ years supporting executives at a Fortune 50 global financial institution before becoming a professional coach.
I've been an administrative professional who had to learn how to navigate corporate culture. I've supported C-suite leaders through high-stakes decisions. I've seen what separates people who get promoted from people who stay stuck.
Here's what that means for your team:
I don't teach theory. I teach what actually works in real business environments—because I've done it.
I understand the gap between technical competence and strategic leadership—because I've lived it.
I know how to develop emerging talent without generic "be more confident" advice—because I've built frameworks that work.
Credentials:
NYU-Certified Professional Coach
20+ years Fortune 50 corporate experience
Proven training delivery across financial services, technology, and professional services
Specializations: Leadership development, strategic communication, cultural intelligence
I work with:
Small to medium businesses (10-500 employees)
Growing companies building internal leadership pipelines
Teams navigating cultural complexity
Organizations serious about retention and development
Let's Talk About What Your Team Actually Needs
No sales pitch. No pre-packaged program.
Just a conversation about what's not working—and what we could build together to fix it.
Next steps:
Book a 30-minute discovery call - We talk through what you're seeing
I'll share initial thoughts - Based on your specific situation
If it's a fit, we design something together - Custom to your team's needs
We get to work - Training that creates real change
30 minutes. No obligation. Just honest conversation about whether we should work together.
ALTERNATIVE PATHS
Want to see me in action first?
I occasionally run free monthly workshops on topics like career navigation and strategic communication.
Just want to stay in touch?
Connect with me on LinkedIn for real talk about leadership development, team dynamics, and career navigation.
CONTACT
Leah Husemann
Professional Coach | Corporate Training | Speaking
Email: husemanncoaching@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leahhusemann
Serving small to medium businesses | Remote and in-person delivery | Custom programs designed for your team's reality