Leslie Grossman

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Leslie Grossman

Faculty Director, Executive Women's Leadership Program


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Office Phone: 646-235-9307

For nearly two decades, Leslie Grossman has been a trailblazer in leadership, gender equality, and women’s influence and impact. She is an accomplished executive coach, dynamic keynote speaker, and highly regarded researcher.  In her role as senior fellow and faculty director of the Executive Women’s Leadership program at The George Washington University, Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, Leslie transforms executives and entrepreneurs alike with her insights and actionable strategies for success. Leslie made her mark in New York City by founding the Women’s Leadership Exchange, the first national conference program for women entrepreneurs and executives. Over its 10-year run, she built a powerful platform that inspired thousands of women to reach new heights in their careers and businesses. 

Leslie is also the author of three impactful books, including her latest, ‘Start with Vision’ (Apricity Publishing). This practical handbook equips women to craft and achieve their personal and professional visions through the 7 Tenets of Leadership: Vision, Presence, Communication, Mindset, Collaboration Circles, Courage, and Confidence. Her innovative framework provides a clear pathway for women to excel at every career stage. Expected to be available in April, 2025 is ‘Circles of Collaboration’. 

From running a communications business in NYC to launching a groundbreaking national leadership conference, and the Her Circle Leadership Coach Training Program,  Leslie has a track record of transforming ideas into successful movements.  Her programs seamlessly adapt to corporate, academic, and organizational contexts, ensuring meaningful impact in every environment.  Contact Leslie at [email protected] and [email protected].


  • SELLsation! How Companies Can Capture Today’s Hottest Market: Women Business Owners and Executives (WPE Press, 2005)
  • "Link Out: How to Turn Your Network into a Chain of Lasting Connections" (Wiley)
  • B.A. in Psychology/Business, the George Washington University
  • Certified Executive Coach by Vistage International and in assessing emotional intelligence with EQi-2.0/EQ 360
  • Graduate of Insight Seminars, MAP (Managing Accelerated Productivity), and Landmark Education

Married to Richard Abrams, Grossman is the mother of a son and daughter and a grandmother. Based in the New York Metropolitan area, she thrives on constant learning and connections provided by the abundance of professional resources the area offers.