My Practice

About Me

I founded Leland Thompson Coaching LLC, a leadership development practice, in 2012, which has guided executives, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders toward transformational growth. With decades of leadership experience at Fortune 500 companies—including Apple and Gap Inc.—I bring the discipline of corporate life and the wisdom of whole-person development to my coaching and speaking.

My philosophy has always integrated theory, practical application, and experiential learning as inseparable elements of leadership growth. It has been a continuous work in progress. I believe true leadership is not achieved through strategies alone, but through clarity and alignment. My work is known for its depth, confidentiality, and impact — so much so that my practice has become primarily referral-based, trusted by those who understand the value of transformation that is “beyond endurance.” That’s why I coach the whole person and not a theory.

As a Speaker, I engage audiences with directness, intuition, and compassion, offering frameworks, stories, and practices that help leaders move from good managers to passionate leaders. My message is clear: leadership is not a title, but a way of being — and those willing to journey inward are the ones who leave lasting legacies.

• Sherpa Coaching: Expert Facilitation Coaching for Executives, Senior Leaders, and Board Members | Accountability and Expectations Trainer/Coach for All Levels of Leadership

• Presentation Skills: Certified TEDx Coach | Decker Communications

• Interview and Interrogation Techniques: Wicklander-Zulawski Certification