Authentic Worth Coaching

With 25 years of global leadership experience, I help executives gain genuine empathy by truly understanding what their teams feel. My journey as an executive coach is unique: I have spent decades witnessing leadership challenges firsthand, turning those tough moments into powerful insights. Instead of seeing past difficulties as setbacks, I embraced them as my personal 'master class in emotional intelligence from the inside out.'

Rather than simply telling leaders what to do, I guide them to experience the impact of their actions on others genuinely. While others show you how to lead, I help you avoid the pitfalls that can undermine your success. Others allow you to build your vision; I reveal the blind spots that can hold you back. Others focus on maximizing your strengths; I help you turn potential obstacles into opportunities.

I am not your typical executive coach. I am a partner in cultivating positive, lasting change. With years of experience in global corporate roles, four languages, and diverse cultural backgrounds, I have witnessed leadership at its best and its most challenging. My perceptiveness has helped me transform these experiences into a wealth of insight about what truly drives successful leadership.

Today, I support executives with honest feedback and compelling storytelling, creating opportunities for real growth. My approach helps you connect with how your team feels, fostering loyalty, engagement, and a shared vision. I focus on empowering you to become the kind of leader people are inspired to follow, because you understand and embrace the positive impact you can make.

Congratulations On Your Decision, Because

1. I genuinely care about you and your people.

I don’t rely on 360-degree surveys or personality tests to understand your leadership style. I draw on 25 years of firsthand experience in English, French, German, and Dutch corporate cultures. This unique perspective helps me anticipate your team’s needs and feelings, allowing you to create a more supportive and engaged workplace before challenges arise.

2. I am fluent in what is unsaid: 4 languages, 25 years of subtext.

Leadership thrives in the space between words. Over the course of two decades, I have learned to understand the subtle messages behind different cultural expressions—whether it’s Dutch directness, French politeness, German formality, or Anglo-American understatement. I help you tune into what your global teams truly mean, turning silence into meaningful connection.

3. I use storytelling as a catalyst for total transformation.

My stories are shaped by 25 years of witnessing how leadership decisions impact cultures, careers, and companies. When you recognize yourself in these stories, it sparks a fundamental transformation and inspires you to lead with greater awareness and purpose.

4. I am a specialist in recognizing patterns: I have seen your failure before.

My perceptiveness is more than a personality trait; it is a skill honed over 10,000 days observing leadership patterns around the world. I use this insight to guide you through important decisions, helping you achieve positive outcomes for yourself and your team.

5. My diversity is transformed into X-ray vision: I see all your blind spots.

My diverse background means I have experienced leadership from many perspectives: as an insider, an outsider, someone overlooked, and someone recognized. I go beyond “managing diversity”; I help you understand how your leadership resonates with different people and how bridging those gaps can unlock new levels of innovation and engagement.

Liesbeth Leysen

MSc. International Management & Master in Translation

Certified Executive Coach & Published Author

Quadrilingual: Dutch, English, French, and German