The Leader's Edge

The Leader's Edge Building Future-Ready Leaders | Celebrating 25 Years of Leadership Impact | Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, and Signature Programs

The Leader’s Edge is an executive coaching and leadership development firm dedicated to helping C-suite, executive and high-potential leaders enhance their performance, grow their careers and increase their impact on the business. We partner with our clients to retain top talent and build their skills in the current, ever-changing workplace. We have a reputation for providing high quality services

with a customized approach for each client and project. Through our work with global Fortune 500 companies, large and mid-size firms, and non-profits, we shape successful leaders for the future who drive innovation and results.

09/01/2026

"Performance is only part of the equation. Influence, relationships, and exposure matter just as much."

April Stewart, Senior Business Program Manager, shares how EXCEL changed the way she leads, communicates, and influences.

One shift that stood out: learning that different people are influenced in different ways. Now, before a conversation, April thinks first about her audience, what they need, and what will actually resonate, rather than leading with what feels most logical to her.

That shift has changed how she brings ideas to leadership, and how she shows up across the organization.

Ready to invest in your next generation of leaders? The Fall EXCEL cohort begins September 22.

Nominate your high-potential leaders here: https://hubs.la/Q04vJVq20

Meet the expert team behind EXCEL for High-Potential Leaders.Robyn Wheeler, PhD→ VP of Research & Workplace Trends with ...
08/31/2026

Meet the expert team behind EXCEL for High-Potential Leaders.

Robyn Wheeler, PhD
→ VP of Research & Workplace Trends with expertise in change-readiness and helping leaders adapt their approach as workplace dynamics shift.
→ Facilitating: Leveraging Your Unique Strengths | September 22, 2026

Booker Farrior, ACC
→ 30 years steering Fortune 500 organizational transformations, with expertise in turning complexity into strategic advantage.
→ Facilitating: Building Strategic Influence & Key Relationships | October 20, 2026

Lauren Gordon, PCC, MBA
→ Former Head of Global Executive Recruiting and Chief of Staff to the CHRO, with expertise in cultural change and building confidence.
→ Facilitating: Deepening Self-Awareness Through DiSC | November 17, 2026

Lisa Mathis
→ VP of Consulting Initiatives with 20+ years coaching C-Suite and high-potential leaders, and a sought-after keynote speaker on Executive Presence and Personal Leadership Brand.
→ Facilitating: Crafting Your Personal Narrative & Brand | December 8, 2026

Whitney Siavelis, PCC
→ 20+ years developing leaders across Fortune 100 companies and high-growth organizations, with deep expertise in resilience and emotional intelligence.
→ Facilitating: Cultivating Resilience for a Successful Career | January 12, 2027

Set your high-potential leaders up for success. Reserve their spot now:
https://hubs.la/Q04vKz1p0

A strong track record doesn’t always mean a leader is ready for the next role.We saw a situation where a leader performe...
08/28/2026

A strong track record doesn’t always mean a leader is ready for the next role.

We saw a situation where a leader performed exceptionally well in a smaller business unit, benefited from strong tailwinds, and appeared to be a natural choice for the next role. They were on the succession plan for a while.

Then the context changed.

With greater scope and pressure, the leader fell back on old leadership behaviors, and what had been less consequential at a smaller scale became a serious problem at the new level.

Ultimately, another leader had to be pulled out of retirement to take over the role.

The lesson is an important one for succession planning: readiness has to be assessed in the context of the role a leader is moving into, not just the role they were previously successful in.

That means looking closely at capabilities, judgment, leadership behaviors, and whether the individual is truly ready for what the next role will demand.

Because identifying a successor is only part of it.

The real question is: Will they be ready when the time comes?

We help organizations assess readiness, identify the gaps, and prepare leaders for the roles they may step into.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04vFV9q0

Planning your executive offsite? Executive team meetings shape strategy and influence the decisions that move your busin...
08/04/2026

Planning your executive offsite?

Executive team meetings shape strategy and influence the decisions that move your business forward – which is exactly why how they are facilitated matters.

An external facilitator creates the conditions for every executive to fully engage, while keeping the conversation focused and productive.

Your offsite can be built around your organization's priorities, culture, and leadership challenges – whether that's strategic planning, succession discussions, team alignment, or organizational design.

The best outcomes start well before the offsite itself: clear objectives, key stakeholder input, and an agenda built around what matters most. During the session, your team gets full support to stay engaged and focused. What follows is a plan to carry the momentum forward.

Your executive team has the expertise. We bring the structure to turn that time into stronger decisions and meaningful action.

Planning your Fall offsite? Reach out to us!

Last week we continued the Foundations of Leadership program with Berger Communities bringing leaders together virtually...
08/03/2026

Last week we continued the Foundations of Leadership program with Berger Communities bringing leaders together virtually for Course 2: Speaking Straight & Getting Clear on Expectations Upfront.

This session focused on what happens when expectations aren’t clearly defined and consistently reinforced, and what it takes to course correct in a way that builds trust, accountability, and stronger performance over time. Leaders explored practical tools to communicate more directly, reinforce priorities, and empower their teams with greater clarity.

Facilitated by Yasmeen Toney, the conversation pushed beyond concepts into real application leaders can carry into their day-to-day work.

We look forward to continued small group coaching sessions and seeing everyone again for Course 3.

07/30/2026

Being great in your current role isn’t the same as being ready for the next one.

The KPMG Executive Leadership Institute (KELI) is built to bridge that gap.

It helps high-performing leaders step into broader responsibility with stronger decision-making, clearer executive impact, and the ability to lead across complexity – not just within their function.

Because when that next role opens up, you don’t want to hope they’re ready. You want to know.

This Fall, we’re bringing KELI to three cities:
📍 Washington, DC – September 9
📍 Atlanta – September 23
📍 Dallas – November 11

If you’re thinking about who on your team needs to be ready for an enterprise-level role, this is where you invest.

Happy National Intern Day! Each year, we partner with a multinational software company to support their global interns t...
07/30/2026

Happy National Intern Day!

Each year, we partner with a multinational software company to support their global interns through three career navigation workshops:

1. Identifying Strengths & Personal Branding to help interns discover their unique strengths and shape an authentic personal brand.

2. Strategic Networking for Career Growth to build effective professional networks, online and offline, with tools to create a personalized networking plan.

3. Accelerating Success to align career goals with personal definitions of success, build an action plan, and leverage AI along the way.

"What a session! The facilitator absolutely crushed it, as always. The content truly resonated with our interns."

We're proud to support the next generation of talent. Investing early builds stronger pipelines and gives rising professionals the tools to grow into future leaders.

07/28/2026

Most leadership development is viewed as a one-time event.
And that’s the problem.

Without reinforcement, behavior doesn’t change.

That’s where executive coaching makes the difference.

It creates the consistency leaders need to apply what they’ve learned in real time, under real pressure.

Because behavior, not intention, is what defines how a leader shows up.

With World Listening Day this past weekend, we are taking a moment to pause and listen.As we mark 25 years for The Leade...
07/20/2026

With World Listening Day this past weekend, we are taking a moment to pause and listen.

As we mark 25 years for The Leader’s Edge, we want to hear directly from you.

What are you navigating right now? Where are you focused? What would be most valuable in the months ahead?

We are inviting our alumni and clients to share their perspective so we can better shape the programming, resources, and experiences ahead.

Take the survey: https://hubs.la/Q04q12m40

We appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your input!

This is a year of milestones.As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, we’re also celebrating 25 years in busines...
06/30/2026

This is a year of milestones.

As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, we’re also celebrating 25 years in business.

Moments like this invite reflection on where we’ve been, what we’ve built, and the people who have been a part of it.

They also challenge us to look ahead, stay curious, and keep evolving.

And most importantly, to continue creating meaningful impact in the work we do and for the organizations we serve.

Grateful for the past 25 years and energized for what's next!

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