The Secret Weapon of the C-Suite: Inside Leisse Wilcox’s Leadership Playbook

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In this powerful episode of Fearless Entrepreneurs, host Cindy Chang sits down with Leisse Wilcox, a globally recognized leadership expert known as “the Secret Weapon of the C-Suite.”

Leisse opens up about her journey from Montessori educator to leading consultant, sharing how she turned personal adversity—divorce, cancer, and deep transformation—into the fuel for her mission to reshape leadership from the inside out.

They dive into what it means to lead with authenticity, emotional intelligence, and resilience in a world that’s constantly changing. If you’re ready to ditch outdated leadership models and become the kind of leader people genuinely want to follow, this episode is for you.

✨ Must-listen moments include navigating entrepreneurship, building confidence through small wins, intentional networking for introverts, and redefining success on your own terms.

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Chapters

• 0:49 Meet Leisse Wilcox: High-Performance Leadership Expert
• 4:06 Leisse's Journey: From Montessori to Consulting
• 4:59 Overcoming Personal Challenges: Divorce and Cancer
• 6:54 Building Resilience and a Consulting Empire
• 12:42 Navigating Entrepreneurship and Personal Growth
• 14:48 The Pandemic Pivot: Explosive Growth in Coaching
• 26:10 Emotional Intelligence in Modern Leadership
• 31:10 Common Challenges in Leadership & Management
• 35:20 Lessons from Starting a Business
• 36:07 Networking for Introverts
• 38:38 Building Confidence Through Small Wins
• 41:17 Storytelling as a Business Superpower
• 43:20 Balancing Work and Life as a Leader
• 46:13 Generational Shifts in Work Culture
• 50:41 Fun Rapid Fire with Leisse