"Doing more isn’t the same as leading well. When we forget that, everyone pays the price." — Leah N’Diaye

Let me tell you a little about my journey.

I spent the first part of my career in management consulting, partnering with Fortune 500 companies, building teams, and helping leaders navigate rapid growth and constant complexity. On the outside, it looked like success. On the inside, I was juggling life with twins, trying to be everything to everyone—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

Empathy is my superpower. But I didn’t know how to turn it off—or protect it. I wasn’t just leading—I was absorbing. I worried. I pushed. I was always “on.” I was making a living—but at the cost of my health, my peace, and my presence.

Eventually, I burned out.

That moment cracked something open in me. I didn’t want to walk away from leadership—but I did want to lead differently. And I wanted to help others do the same.

That’s why I founded Lion’s Tooth Leadership™—a coaching and consulting practice for high-performing humans who want to lead with clarity, energy, and intention. Not just for themselves, but for the people and systems around them.

Because burnout isn’t just personal—it’s systemic. And it’s expensive.
It shows up in attrition, disengagement, rising healthcare claims, rehiring costs, and a slow erosion of innovation and trust.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

With 20+ years of experience in executive coaching, team development, and organizational strategy, I work with leaders and teams in tech, healthcare, and mission-driven spaces to:

• Reclaim clarity and capacity in the midst of complexity
• Build leadership habits that protect energy and performance
• Align people, culture, and systems to create true cultural coherence

And while many are still catching up to AI, I’ve been quietly using it to protect what matters most: time, energy, and mental freedom. I teach leaders how to work with smart systems—not be consumed by them—so they can focus on what truly matters, at work and at home.

Whether you’re navigating a major transition, scaling a team, or just tired of leading from overdrive—I’m here to help you lead in a way that’s sustainable, strategic, and deeply human.

Because when you’re aligned—not just busy—everything changes:
Your clarity. Your capacity. Your impact.

And the ripple effects reach your team, your organization, your family, and your life.

Outside of work, I’m a mother, a partner, and a community builder. I know what it’s like to hold a lot—and still want to do it with intention, wholeness, and care.

If you’re ready to lead differently, I’d love to talk.