Leona Watson

How many women have launched and run a world-first, team building company for 17 years – then sold?

Kayaked with Killer Whales, worked at Microsoft and Virgin, camped without a tent in Antarctica, MC’d Master Chef Live,judged restaurants, trained in Neuroscience, run a half marathon around Uluru, and enticed 300 CEOs, in the one room, to cook a feast together?

This is Leona Watson!

Leona’s unique insights around Leadership, Team Engagement, Culture and Resilience are a refreshing take on this hot topic.

Leona knows what it takes to succeed in both the Corporate & Entrepreneurial worlds, having run $50M budgets with Microsoft UK plus her own award-winning company, Cheeky Food Events, for 17 years before selling.

She ‘walks the talk’ having led over 3,000 Workshops, Keynotes and Corporate Training Sessions.

Leona has observed the best and the worst of Leadership & Culture, witnessing 1000s of staff, CEOs & Leaders, striving to connect on a team & corporate level.

Based in Sydney

About

Keynote Topics

Unleashed Leadership – Letting Go To Grow

It’s not what you need to DO, it’s who you need to BE. Letting go of what got you to where you are, to step up into your next level, is one of the most challenging and underestimated roadblocks leaders face. Let Leona show you how, using her insights & extensive Neuroscience hack to fast-track results

Igniting Team Values: The Ultimate Low/No Cost for Teams & Managers to action today

For Execs or an entire company, Leona taps into human behaviour inspiring and sharing how to Energise & Engage even the most jaded teams. Often paired with a workshop with teams.

Secret Entrepreneurs Business

Stories from the ‘front’. Sharing her unique and funny stories from running her own company as an award-winning entrepreneur. From dizzy highs to crashing lows, Leona bares all. Gritty & fun.

Testimonials

Testimonials

For 15 years, Leona has been an inspirational partner of Google and supporter of Aussie SMBs. Leona’s fun but practical approach has inspired busy entrepreneurs into action, cutting through industry jargon.
Google

Leona exceeded all our expectations, facilitating the entire day – her ability to focus on the psychology behind team dynamics setting her apart. The day was filled with laughter & learning all thanks to Leona’s unique ability to unite people.
Novated Lease Australia