About Lesli
Since I was young, I’ve enjoyed being of service to others. From the time I was in college studying psychology, I was fascinated by human behavior. My classes fueled my interest in working with others.
Some of those opportunities included serving as:
long-term substitute teacher for students with disabilities
career coach for hundreds of adults starting new careers
board member for Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
Director of Strategic Partnerships developing fellowship opportunities for educators in STEM
Team in Training participant for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for a foster youth
Program Manager delivering career development opportunities to over a thousand youth
Community Marketing Manager partnering with Stanford University’s Kappa Alpha Theta to help fund programs for foster children
I knew I wanted to help others reduce challenges in their lives at a deeper level, so I became a Certified Life, and Health and Wellness Coach. I’m proud to be certified through the globally recognized ICF.
Central in my path to coaching was my belief in making health a priority. In 2010 I decided to take on a personal mission of wellness to support my own physical, mental and spiritual health. Through learning, setbacks, and continuous forward movement, I’m determined to keep that momentum going.
Healthy eating, running, hiking and strength training influence all aspects of my well-being. Leading an active lifestyle where I can be surrounded by nature is a big part of what motivates me to stay as healthy as I can.
I look forward to exploring what it is that motivates you!
“Growth is not steady, forward, upward progression. It is instead a switchback trail; three steps forward, two back, one around the bushes, and a few simply standing, before another forward leap.”
— Dorothy Corkville Briggs
What Clients are Saying
“Lesli’s coaching has helped my business grow and continue to grow by helping remove my own barriers to success.
I am amazed by the progress I have made because of this process.”
— DAVID H.
“Lesli challenged my previous notions of how to present experiences to prospective employers. This mindset shift was a great boon that paid off in ways I may not yet realize, but the initial reflection on my confidence moving forward was incredible. Her coaching style is positive and directive, while also keeping grounded in the now. I am very fortunate to have crossed paths with her.”
— Skylar S.
“I found Lesli Smith Coaching and was able to make some big gains both personally and professionally. Lesli’s unique style and confident, caring personality made it easy for me to introspectively tease out roadblocks. I’m very pleased with the results!”
— Pat H.
“Lesli was instrumental in helping me to achieve an important near-term work-related objective. The coaching process with Lesli was incredibly enlightening, and I've been able to apply what I’ve learned to a number of other areas.”
— MIKE R.
