Lelia Gowland

Lelia (rhymes with “Amelia”) started her company because women kept coming to her for support in professional negotiations and career decision-making.

Now a sought-after speaker, writer, and coach on workplace dynamics for women, Lelia remains an eternal optimist. She works with women who want to increase their impact and build more fulfilling – and profitable – careers.

Lelia writes regularly for publications including Forbes, NBC News, and Harper’s Bazaar. As a former teen magazine enthusiast, she was particularly delighted when Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire profiled her for her strengths-based approach to negotiation. Fortune 500 companies such as GE and Expedia – along with professional associations from auto care to healthcare – hire her to support their teams.

With a Master's in Public Policy and a BA in Sociology, Lelia applies her understanding of political, professional, and cultural systems to support women in the workplace.

Finally, as a New Orleans native and enthusiast, Lelia freely uses the word ‘y’all’, has an entire closet dedicated to costuming, and brings the city's joie de vivre to all of her work.