Cheryl Lester

Cheryl Lester (co-author of '12 Steps of Self-Leadership):

I am international leadership coach who, over the last two decades, has provided mentor-coaching and strategic support to leaders in over 50 countries from five continents...giving me a unique perspectives about of the challenges and opportunities leaders face in dynamic and complex environments influenced by diversity in culture, religion, generational perspectives, and geography. Whether working with clients locally (in Canada) or internationally, my work-related experiences help me help my clients take take meaningful and practical actions related to personal and professional development, performance, and relationships with staff, colleagues, board members, and stakeholders.​

As a curious observer of human behaviour—my own and others—I have witnessed the power and influence of both positive leadership and failed leadership. As a leader myself, a coach and a speaker, I am passionate about helping people become more effective leaders of others by first being more effective in leading Self.

When I’m not coaching or leading workshops, I enjoy meaningful discussions with others, road trips, black and white movies, playing the piano or my guitalele, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.