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“I participated in Leila's Digital Visibility Workshop at the National Speakers Association, Kentucky Chapter. Leila was a fabulous presenter. Through the use of humor and real-life examples, she was energetic and impactful from beginning to end. I feel confident that I can easily implement what I learned when I return to my desk.”
Tali Lindberg
Founder, The TALI Method
“Building relational trust is foundational to a parent and teacher authentic partnership and high impact family engagement. Leila, you are such an example! Just exceptional. Every child deserves to have you as their teacher.”
Vito Borello
Executive Director, NAFSCE
“Leila captivated a diverse audience of young scholarship recipients, their parents and guardians, corporate donors, educators, and board members. Her message was clear, concise, passionate, and challenging.”
Samuel D. Rowe Jr.
Board Member, English Language Learners Foundation
“Leila's message was so well received. She was incredibly kind and inspired us all to ask, "what's another way?" The genuineness of her presentation was truly appreciated.”
Laura Saylor
Planner, Mt. St. Joseph Pre-Service Teacher Conference
“Leila is an engaging and impactful keynote speaker who blends real-world experience with practical, actionable insights. She connects naturally with diverse audiences and consistently leaves them energized, aligned, and ready to lead change.”
Jack Wilson
Leadership and Mental Toughness Keynote Speaker
“I had the pleasure of hearing Leila Kubesch speak at the ICRA Women Entrepreneur Gathering. Her ability to break down complex ideas into clear, actionable steps made the session incredibly valuable for everyone in the room. I would highly recommend her to any organization or event looking for an inspiring voice in the space of entrepreneurship, leadership, or digital communication.”
Salma Banu
Founder, She Wears Desi
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“Leila is a powerhouse of talent and generosity. She made an immediate impact on our group with her kind nature and mesmerizing speeches. Beyond her communication skills, Leila is a gifted professional photographer with a servant’s heart.”
Brandon Kinworthy, APRN
Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner
“Leila is a true icon in education: passionate, humble, funny, and deeply committed to empowering others. Her wisdom and encouragement left a lasting impression and reminded me why I love being part of this field.”
Moses Lian
TESOL Educator, KYTESOL Conference
“Best presentation of the day! Thank you Leila!”
Julie King
WIDA Conference
“This was an inspiring presentation that has provided me with tools for advocating for programs and events that will support student learning and growth!”
Tracie Fishman
WITESOL
“It was such a pleasure learning Leila's story of learning English and her struggles, and how she kept going rather than giving up and taught other students the same.”
Andrea Saavedra
Northern Kentucky University
“WOW! I laughed, cried, laughed some more and most of all I left inspired and full of hope.”
Emily Walter
“Very practical tips from someone who not just knows what, but also knows why. Wish I had a training like this years ago.”
Sonia Jones
“Provided a variety of ways to engage students in learning, being active community members, and participating in a variety of cultural experiences.”
Janiris Rodriguez
NYTESOL
“Inspiring. Reminded me why I chose this profession and inspired me to connect with our professionals passionate about ELLs.”
M. S. Tebbins
WITESOL
“I loved the simplicity and illustrations of actual classroom situations including struggles and solutions.”
Robert Samaniuk
NYTESOL
“Leila is an outstanding photographer. She took photos of my talk at the Global Speakers Summit that outdid the work of the professionals who were hired to cover the event. I am using hers rather than theirs as my promotional material.”
Michael Brian Lee
Organizational Transformation Consultant, 2x TEDx Speaker
From workshops and coaching
“Leila is a rare find in the speaking world. Her ability to cut through the noise and provide actionable, high-level strategy is second to none. If you have the chance to work with her or hear her speak, take it. She is the real deal.”
Ethan Blumenthal
Founder and CEO, Knuckleball Comedy
“Leila is quite an expert in the speaking business, and her coaching quickly helped me optimize my LinkedIn. After implementing what she taught me in only an hour, I saw consistent reach that I had been working hard on for years be completely outpaced. The people I was looking for started finding me!”
Rosa Hart
Stroke Certified Registered Nurse, Speaker and Media Consultant
“I had the pleasure of attending three training sessions with Leila as part of the Social Media for Women Entrepreneurs with ICRA program in Columbus, Ohio. She explained concepts thoroughly, took her time to answer questions, and enriched the sessions with personal stories that made the learning both practical and engaging. I highly recommend Leila as a trainer and speaker.”
Sanae Khelladi, MBA
Strategic Account Manager
“In her powerfully practical book, Tech-No to Tech-Pro, Leila tackles the challenges and solutions of building an authentic and manageable social media presence head-on. Leila's coaching has given me the courage and know-how to truly show up, share my authentic voice, and overcome the hesitancy that kept me out of the social media space for over a decade.”
Kathleen Fischer, CPLC
Transformational Keynote Speaker
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