Leadership’s not what you think it is. (And you don’t have to play the game)
I quit my corporate career when holidaying in Hawaii, with no plan of what to do next. (Yep, that was a moment.)
Before that, I was a communications director in complex organisations, working with leaders who were brilliant at their jobs but struggled with all the ‘extra’ stuff — the influencing, the decision-making, the politics, the confidence.
And I saw the same pattern over and over:
Smart, capable people getting stuck — not because they weren’t talented, but because they were overthinking, overambitious and overwhelmed.
Hi, I’m Lee… and ‘leadership’ gives me the ick.
I’m an executive coach — but not in the ‘wears a power suit and talks in corporate jargon’ kind of way.
I help quiet achievers cut through the noise, communicate with impact, and actually lead — without getting lost in bureaucracy or overwhelm.
Before starting sunday skies, I spent 20+ years in senior roles, including as a director of communications & engagement. I’ve worked inside some of the most complex, high-pressure organisations, navigating everything from major incidents to crisis comms, restructures, and turnarounds. I know what it takes to influence at the highest levels, manage reputations, and lead when the stakes are high.
I’ve built CEO offices from scratch, developed strategies that actually connect with people, and helped leaders structure their time so they can focus on what really adds value — not just firefighting.
Through coaching, I help people move from ‘just surviving’ to actually thriving — whether that’s stepping up into bigger roles, leading with confidence, or finally finding clarity in the chaos.
I know the difference between mediocre and great leadership — and it has nothing to do with playing the corporate game.
If you want to find success without the jazz hands or business BS let’s talk.
Who I work with…
Individuals who are serious about growing—but on their own terms
Companies that are tired of leadership buzzwords and want real, lasting performance change
People who’ve read all the books, been on all the courses, but still don’t feel like ‘a leader’
What I don’t do
❌ Corporate jargon & pointless frameworks – no-one needs another ‘leadership model’
❌ Fluffy, feel-good coaching – this is about real change, not someone who will stroke your ego
❌ Working with people who don’t want to grow – if you think you’ve already got it all figured out, I’m not your person
If you’re ready to ditch the leadership stereotypes, get clarity, and feel confident in your next steps, we should talk.
Get to know some more about me…
My favourite cuppa is a good old Yorkshire Gold - even better with a bourbon biscuit on the side and a book in my hand - I will always have a book recommendation for you ;-)
I’m an introvert - I hate talking for talking sake and don’t believe ‘speaking more at meetings’ is a helpful objective
I love a swear word and hate corporate BS
I’m over all these gurus and influencers everyone is putting up on a pedestal - affirmations alone won’t change your impact AND a person’s privilege does make a difference
My not-so-secret loves are Murder, She Wrote, Chas & Dave and a good old Carry On film
Also… I’m not a fan of capital letters, will happily start a sentence with And or But and I’ll challenge you if you want to use long words to make your comms seem more intelligent - I believe in keeping things simple & to the point :)