I Coach Unexpected Leaders…
…to lead with clarity, build trust through every conversation, and turn everyday resistance into real results.
Calling All Unexpected Leaders…
You are a high performer. You never intended to be in leadership… yet here you are and now find yourself responsible for the performance of others.
Being great at what you do got you here, but leading at the next level requires a whole new skill set.
You need skills in coaching, facilitating, training, and mentoring, as well as influence, persuasion, mediation, and inspiration.
That’s when you call me.
Through the science of learning, high-performance habits, and emotional intelligence, I help you communicate with impact, lead with confidence, and thrive without burnout.
Meet Your Secret Weapon
Tabitha Leonard
Turn Resistance into Results
Tabitha Leonard is a high-performance coach, speaker, and facilitator dedicated to helping leaders transform frustration into forward momentum.
She knows leadership isn’t about managing people—it’s about understanding them. Yet too often, ambitious leaders find themselves drained by disengagement, defensive behavior, and constant resistance.
Tabitha is on a mission to help you master influence and break through roadblocks.
With over 25 years in education, she has mastered the art of transforming resistance into results.
Her message is simple yet powerful: Resistance isn’t the enemy; it’s a signal to change up your approach.
When you master the right conversations, you turn conflict into clarity, disengagement into commitment, and resistance into results.
What People Say
“Tabitha's coaching has transformed our leadership, providing clarity and confidence. Her insights and one-on-one sessions have significantly improved our interactions and decision-making personally and professionally.”
Tauwhare Leadership Team
"I remember the moment I really started believing in your stuff when I sat with this difficult client on the phone.
It's brilliant, and everyone needs to do it."
Heidi Lewis
"After sending my team member, for Leadership Coaching, I was thrilled to hear his feedback.
After just one or two sessions, he described the coaching as 'amazing and life-changing'—transforming the way he manages his time and workload. It's incredibly rewarding to see professional development make such a positive impact."
Pat Baird
“I recently had the privilege of attending Tabitha’s workshop on the Psychology of Struggle. What a workshop!
And what an epic human you are Tabitha. It was refreshing to hold space for pain and negative emotions and then integrate them (rather than letting them go) with nurturing reframes that felt real and relevant - reframes that stick. The truth is we all have wounds to heal and bringing the conversation into the workplace is so powerful.
It's about time we bring healing out of hiding. Love your work Tabitha, thank you for your wisdom.”
Alysia James
"The Conversational Intelligence course was a game changer for me. It equipped me with practical tools and strategies that have already made a noticeable difference in the way I approach and handle conversations.
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their communication skills and achieve better results in their interactions."
Kay Humble - ZESPRI
"I recently completed the one-day Conversational Intelligence training with Tab.
Tab is a really engaging facilitator who brings loads of warm energy to the room. She encourages input from all participants and creates links to how the tools and techniques she is teaching could support in any given situation. She helps create those light bulb moments for participants.
I would not hesitate to recommend Tab.”
Therese Balvert - FUNDING ADVISOR | WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL
Businesses Tab has worked with
Are you and your business next?
Turn Resistance into Results – Let’s Talk
Struggling to push past resistance and create real momentum?
You’re not alone.
Schedule a discovery meeting with me, and let’s uncover what’s holding you back. In this no-pressure conversation, we’ll explore your leadership challenges, the friction you’re facing, and how to transform resistance into real results.
You already know that what got you here won’t take you to the next level. It’s time for a fresh strategy—one that moves your team forward instead of fighting against the tide.
Don’t keep spinning your wheels. Book your discovery meeting now and take the first step toward leading with greater influence, alignment, and impact.
