LEAP Academy Cohort 1 Testimonials

“Putting my transformative experience into words proved so much harder than I expected.  How do you explain walking into a session with one view of the world and walking out with, not only a different perspective, but an entirely different sense of self and empowerment? 

Participating in the Leap Academy has been, for me, a journey of personal discovery.  Through self-awareness and the camaraderie of the women in my cohort, I’ve gained the confidence to apply what I’ve learned and lead with intention, authenticity, and accountability. The most transformative part of the program has been my ability to step into the vision of leadership that I have cultivated for myself…and that is truly a powerful thing!”

“LEAP Academy is transformational for women ready to take the next step into leadership. We are not even halfway through the program, and it has already proven to be a crucial investment in the "long game" of my career by building my own confidence as a leader, helping me to prioritize projects effectively to deliver better results, and teaching me to manage my team in a way that builds loyalty and efficiency. The connections I've made to other women in the program have also been invaluable. Marsha and Jesse have created an incredibly supportive, encouraging, and effective environment for growing the next generation of leaders.”

“The LEAP program has been instrumental in developing and understanding my own personal leadership. My desire to provide the best possible support and guidance for those I work above, below, and alongside greatly impacted my interest in a group such as this. Through being a member of my cohort, I feel I’ve garnered a more robust understanding of my personal voice and leadership styles, in turn providing me a clearer understanding of what I want out of both my career and personal life. We’ve had the opportunity to discuss conflict (both through managing it and its benefits), building diverse yet supportive teams, and sharing stories to help us find out our struggles are more universal than we thought. Between the excellent leadership and the community they’ve fostered I have never been in an environment where I have felt more vulnerable, courageous, and supported. Overall, this program has reinforced and expanded on the notion that in order to lead others you must first lead yourself. I’m encouraged by my own experience that countless women will be empowered and positively impacted to find their own voice.” 

“Working with Jesse has truly been life changing. I cannot adequately express my gratitude for this incredible human and how she’s changed my life.I didn’t realize how much I was carrying, how heavy it had all gotten and she helped lighten the load by helping me discover me and who I am and what I really want. 

We talk through it all- personal/professional…everything- it’s all more connected than I realized. This work is not only beneficial mentally and professionally, but also physically. When we first started working together my stress hormone was off the charts and it was affecting my body and causing me to experience terrible symptoms. 6 months later I had my labs done again and everything was in normal range and I feel so much better! 

This work isn’t easy, but if you’re ready to feel like the most authentic version of yourself then start this journey with Jesse’s guidance! It’s one of the best decisions I could have made for myself!”  

"Upon joining LEAP, one of the first questions Jesse and Marsha poses is, “What is your threshold for risk-taking?” Soon after, program veterans shared how their cohort changed their world. That was the beginning of LEAP changing me. Creating the space to be honest, unbarriered and open has allowed me to look at the silos in my life and work and begin building bridges. Through truths revealed, a new support system unveiled and newfound courage within, I’m leaping bigger than ever before. My threshold for risk-taking has grown in a way I didn’t know possible. I’m looking at a different world now. And I have LEAP to thank."

"This program with the diverse women will open up your team members to new ideas and new ways of thinking that they'll never get by being in a room with just those from their organizations. If you want to be in a room where you feel open and supported to figure out what you want in your career and personal life - this is for you.”