Leslie Ann Dauphin, PhD
Founder and Principal • EXEC Coaching Network LLC
Atlanta, Georgia, United States •
$1,501 - $5,000
About
Few speakers can draw on experience at every level of leadership and service, and across multiple sectors. As a decorated U.S. Army paratrooper and Persian Gulf War veteran, award-winning science teacher and professor, CDC senior executive, and entrepreneur, Dr. Dauphin connects with audiences in government, academia, health, business, and beyond. She has led through crisis in wartime, in bioterrorism response, and during a global pandemic. She brings real stories of leading under pressure with courage and excellence, and of navigating the political climate through each, along with practical takeaways audiences can use right away. She delivers it all with the enthusiasm of a passionate servant leader, the clarity of a seasoned educator, and a warmth and wit that keep audiences engaged and uplifted.
Speaking Topics
Signature Programs (3)
No single organization can solve today’s toughest challenges alone. Drawing on her experience building partnerships across government, academia, health care, community organizations, and the private sector, Dr. Dauphin shows how organizations combine resources, expertise, and trust to achieve more together than they could apart. Illustrated with published case studies and delivered with warmth and wit, this talk offers a practical roadmap for partnerships that last.
Key Takeaways
- How to identify the right partners and align around a shared purpose.
- Practical strategies for sharing resources, building trust, and sustaining momentum.
- Lessons from real partnerships that strengthened capacity and delivered lasting results.
Audience
Executives, leaders, managers, and emerging leaders across government, academia, health, business, and nonprofit organizations
Format
Duration
30, 45, or 60 minutes
Delivery
Drawing on leadership lessons from the Army, the CDC executive suite, frontline crisis response, and founding her own firm, Dr. Dauphin shares how leaders keep their teams focused and resilient when the ground shifts. With real stories, warmth and wit, she shows how to lead through uncertainty, navigate political climates, and inspire people at every level to act, whether they report to you or not.
Key Takeaways
- How to lead teams through uncertainty and rapid change without losing sight of the mission.
- Strategies for navigating political climates and keeping partners aligned.
- How to build trust and lead people who don’t report to you, from teams and collaborators to independent experts and contractors.
Audience
Executives, leaders, managers, and emerging leaders across government, academia, health, business, and nonprofit organizations
Format
Duration
30, 45, or 60 minutes
Delivery
The skills that make someone successful in one sector can open doors in many others. Drawing on a career that has moved from the Army to the classroom, the laboratory, the federal executive suite, academia, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Dauphin shows how communication, interpersonal skills, political savvy, business acumen, and leadership carry across sectors. Practical and encouraging, this talk helps professionals recognize the value of what they already bring and position it for their next opportunity.
Key Takeaways
- How to recognize the transferable skills you already have, from communication to political savvy.
- How to describe your experience so it resonates in a new sector.
- Practical steps for building the relationships and visibility that open new doors.
Audience
Early-career professionals, emerging leaders, students, and professionals in career transition across government, academia, health, business, and nonprofit organizations
Format
Duration
30, 45, or 60 minutes
Delivery
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