This is not a sales call.
A discovery call is a real conversation - 45 minutes, just the two of us - designed to give you something genuinely useful, whether you decide to work with me or not.
Here's what we'll do together:
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We'll explore where you are right now - what's working, what isn't, and what you sense is missing.
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We'll get clear on what you actually want - not what you think you should want, but what you genuinely want for your life and leadership.
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We'll identify your most significant alignment gap - the distance between where you are and where you want to be, and what's creating it.
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We'll explore what's coaching could open up - and whether working together makes sense for you right now.
By the end of the call, you'll have more clarity than you came in with. That's the commitment I make to every person who books.
This Call is for You If...
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You're successful by most measures — and still feel like something important is missing.
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You're at a crossroads in your career, leadership, or life — and you want to navigate it intentionally, not reactively.
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You've been telling yourself you'll figure it out for longer than feels comfortable.
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You're carrying more than you should be carrying alone — and you're ready for real support.
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You know you're capable of more — and you're ready to stop waiting for the right moment to pursue it.
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You want to lead — yourself, your team, your life — from your values, not from fear or
obligation.
This Call is Not for You If...
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You're not looking for quick fixes or someone to tell you what to do.
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You're not willing to look honestly at where you are right now.
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You're not open to the possibility that the change you need starts on the inside.
If you're not sure whether this is right for you - that uncertainty is exactly why you should come.
The call will tell us both what we need to know.
Why Work With Me?
You deserve a coach who has actually done it.
I'm not a coach who went straight from graduate school to a coaching certification.
I'm someone who spent 15 years as a tenured professor and NIH-funded researcher at the University of Florida. Who left that career to take an executive director role, then a COO position in the private sector, then returned to consulting and coaching - each time following a pull toward something more aligned.
I've navigated the transitions I now help others through. I've sat with the discomfort of outgrowing a life I'd worked hard to build. I know what it takes to move from performing the life you think you should want - to building the one you actually do.
What that means for you; our work together will be grounded in both rigorous methodology and deep human understanding. Not one or the other. Both.
"During my role as COO of a global law firm, I engaged Dr. Leslie Clarke to do leadership training with my management team. She also coached several administrative managers to enhance their performance and help them prioritize teamwork. Leslie quickly earned our respect and trust.
Past Client,
COO, Global Law Form
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What Happens After You Book
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You choose a time that works for you using the booking calendar.
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You'll receive a confirmation email with the video call link and a brief pre-call reflection question.
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We meet for 45 minutes via video call. Come as you are - this is a conversation, not a presentation.
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By the end of the call, you'll have clarity on your next step - whether that's beginning a coaching relationship, exploring a different resource, or a clearer picture of where you are.