Leesa is a master at leadership development and learning strategy. She builds better leaders and has a proven method for doing that—in legal and professional services, retail, manufacturing, financial services, pharma, startups, and nonprofits. She does this by staying true to her core mission of comforting the disturbed and disturbing the comfortable.
She’s unapologetically practical and has a focus on bringing practical, realistic, integrated approaches to help elevate individual, team, and organizational performance. She connects the dots between business goals and employee behavior by bringing an ability to work at all levels in an organization and “meet people where they are.”
She’s led hundreds of teams and professionals through intensive skills programs and provided one-to-one coaching to high potential employees as well as executives. Based on her work in this area, she co-authored, “Sharpening Your Point,” to help professionals at all levels “bottom line” messages for great impact.
She was awarded the “Inspire” award from the Travelers for her work in designing and implementing an enterprise-wide performance management program and “Instructor of the Year” from the Center for Financial Training. Participants often praise her high energy, creative program design and ability to engage them in a meaningful way.
Over a period of thirty years, Leesa has helped bring success to organizations such as Yale School of Management, GE, Google, Deloitte, HarborOne Bank, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, BlumShapiro, The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Chrysalis Center, Bridgeport Fittings, Louis Vuitton (LVMH), TJX, Odyssey Reinsurance, Tradewind Aviation, Taconic Biosciences, Bristol Myers Squibb and Trinity Health of New England.
Leesa is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in communications and journalism. She completed her M.Ed in Adult Education with a concentration in management from Cambridge College. She’s living large as an empty nester with her husband Bruce and the coolest rMore...
Ellen Feldman Ornato
Founding Partner@The Next Peace, LLC
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Ellen has owned two learning & development companies, and is now working as a consultant. Her current leadership development consultancy incorporates Applied Improvisation with other learning modalities to create dynamic, behavior-anchored changes in participants.
Prior to this current move, Ellen was the co-Founder of Bolder Company. She has also owned a public relations & marketing company, with a specialty in event marketing & sponsorships. Ellen holds a master's degree in Urban Planning and a bachelor's degree in Sociology & Spanish. She is conversationally fluent in Spanish.More...
Rachel Manion
Registered Nurse@St Marys Hospital
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Rachel Manion is a dedicated Registered Nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, where she has been providing exceptional patient care for over a decade. With a specialization in critical care, Rachel is known for her compassionate approach and her ability to remain calm under pressure, ensuring the best outcomes for her patients. She has played a pivotal role in developing innovative care protocols that have significantly improved patient recovery times. Outside of her clinical duties, Rachel is an advocate for continuing education in nursing, frequently leading workshops and mentoring new nurses to foster a culture of excellence at St. Mary's.More...
Joenny Peralta
Real Estate@Peralta properties llc
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Joenny Peralta is a dedicated and experienced professional in the real estate industry, currently serving as a Real Estate Agent at Peralta Properties LLC. She has proven expertise in managing real estate transactions, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining an extensive knowledge of the real estate market. Joenny's commitment to her clients and her ability to negotiate effectively have made her a valuable asset to the Peralta Properties team. In her role, she is responsible for advising clients on market conditions, assisting with property inspections, and coordinating property closings. Her passion for real estate and her dedication to her clients' satisfaction are evident in her successful track record. Joenny's ultimate goal is to make the buying and selling process as smooth as possible for her clients.More...
Brenda Zambrello
SVP, Media Director@Various
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Expertise in Communication Planning and Client Success.
Is a trusted leader with a reputation of developing and nurturing relationships and delivering exceptional performance. Leads the creation and management of integrated marketing plans and research. History of driving consumer actions delivering on client goals. Oversees and manages planning, executing, and evaluating a client's media strategies. Multi-media expert, with cross-channel proficiency, online and offline.More...