Leanne Meyer

With over 30 years of executive development and consulting experience with Fortune 100 companies, Leanne Meyer specializes in inspiring workplace transformation by equipping leaders with the skills and insights to grow personally while creating impact at an enterprise level. Her evidence-based approach empowers leaders to navigate critical career transitions, enhance their influence and drive meaningful change across their organizations —ultimately strengthening both leadership effectiveness and business outcomes.

Empowering Leaders Across the Globe

A passionate advocate for leadership development, Meyer helps individuals recognize their potential, embrace their values, and confidently step into roles that maximize their strengths and influence. Her work has spanned four continents, impacting corporate, academic, and non-profit sectors as a coach, speaker, educator, and facilitator.

Meyer’s journey began in South Africa, where she earned her master’s degree in Industrial Psychology from the University of Johannesburg. This global perspective continues to shape her work, helping leaders navigate complex business environments across diverse industries and cultural landscapes.

Educating Our Next Generation of Leaders

Meyer is an Adjunct Faculty Member and Faculty Director at Carnegie Mellon University, where she teaches in the Master’s in Medical Management program at the Heinz College and leads executive education programs for senior leaders, including CIOs, CTOs, and other top executives. She is also the Faculty Director of the Carnegie Mellon Women’s Executive Leadership Academy. Previously, she served as the Executive Director of the Accelerate Leadership Center at the Tepper School of Business.

Uplifting Women and Guiding Allies

Meyer is the author of the bestselling book "Climbing the Spiral Staircase," which equips women with the tools they need to accelerate their careers and take charge of their professional paths. The book also offers valuable insights for all professionals, guiding them to become effective allies and advocates for more inclusive workplaces.

In 2023, she delivered a TEDx talk at TEDx Pittsburgh, where she explored the intersection of leadership, career growth, and personal transformation. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, panel moderator and media contributor, frequently engaging in conversations that amplify leadership development, resilience, and inclusive workplace strategies.

Thought Leadership, Board Membership & Mentorship

Meyer is a board member of Fe League, an organization dedicated to empowering and advancing women in leadership by fostering connections, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities. She actively contributes to leadership podcasts, industry publications, and executive roundtables, sharing her expertise on navigating career transitions, developing influence, and driving organizational change.

She is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of leaders and supports leadership development programs that help professionals navigate their careers with confidence and purpose.