Lelia GowlandLelia (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 etenal 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 in fields 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. Learn more at www.leliagowland.com. Read More Read Less