ABOUT LESLIE
Relationship Consultant
Leslie has had leadership roles in business, academics and in ministry. After earning her undergraduate and Master’s degrees from Northwestern University, Leslie began her career in advertising. Though she successfully rose through the ranks to become a Vice President, she decided that the advertising world wasn’t a good match for her spirit. She then went to work for Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and served as the Director of Admissions for their MBA program. After taking some time off for motherhood, she entered Seminary training and also served in a number of volunteer roles over the next 20 years including: Chaplain for the Hennepin County Medical Center, Chaplain for the Plymouth Police Department, Board of Trustees at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, Community Member of the Internal Review Board (IRB) at Hennepin County Medical Center, Board of Directors for the St. David’s Center for Child and Family Development, and the Board of Directors for Opportunity Partners.
Leslie Received her Master in Divinity Degree from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2012, and became an ordained Minister at Wayzata Community Church. There, she founded and led Parables, a ministry and worship service that celebrates and empowers people with intellectual disabilities. She retired from WCC in 2021.
Leslie was introduced to the Enneagram as a part of her Seminary Training. She found it to be an incredible tool for her own personal growth and development. Under the mentorship of internationally renowned Enneagram Master, teacher and author, Russ Hudson, Leslie became certified as an Enneagram teacher and consultant through the Enneagram Institute in New York. She is a member of the International Enneagram Association and the Minnesota Enneagram Chapter.
Leslie launched her own Relationship Consulting business in 2020. She works with individuals, couples, families, and businesses and groups to help develop the self-awareness necessary to heal, grow and optimize relationships in all areas of life. She is a sought after speaker and workshop leader.