MEET DR. MEGAN LEASHER
Executive Coach & Strategic Advisor ā€¢ Award-Winning Organizational Psychologist
Helping leaders and organizations thrive in the face of disruption by breaking through the barriers that hold them back.
The Challenge You're Facing
You're navigating major transitions, whether stepping into your first leadership role, advancing to senior executive levels, or exploring a career pivot. The barriers holding you back might be external circumstances or internal doubts, but either way, you need to build the confidence and strategic influence to break through.
Why Megan Gets It
Dr. Megan Leasher has guided leaders across every industry and organizational level, from retail and healthcare to manufacturing, financial services, technology, and nonprofits. As Director of Strategic Talent Leadership for Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center, former chief officer at Talent Plus, and talent development leader for an international health system, she's seen firsthand what separates leaders who thrive from those who struggle. Her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology combines with real-world experience to give her both the research foundation and practical insight to help you succeed.
How She Guides You to Success
Disruptive Mindset Shifts: Founder of Disruptive Journeys, Megan helps you reframe challenges as opportunities and inspires you to fear less while connecting more deeply with your purpose and people.
Strategic Influence Development: Guides senior leaders to expand their executive presence and stakeholder engagement, turning positional authority into authentic influence.
Career Navigation Support: Whether you're a first-time leader finding your footing or exploring a major career transition, she provides the clarity and confidence to move forward decisively.
Boundary Setting Mastery: Teaches leaders how to establish and enforce healthy boundaries that protect their capacity while maintaining strong relationships and results.
Real Impact
Megan has established and led assessment practices for Fortune 500 retailers, shaped talent strategies for international health systems, and guided countless leaders through career transitions that seemed impossible. Her thought leadership has reached millions through Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, The New York Post, Yahoo!, and Parade. She's been recognized as one of HR's Rising Stars by Human Resource Executive Magazine, named among The 10 Most Influential Leaders in HR, and honored as one of Cincinnati's Forty Under 40. As a fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, she bridges academic rigor with practical application, helping leaders break through barriers in political arenas, healthcare systems, call centers, sales teams, and boardrooms across industries.
Work with Megan Through TMI
- Executive Leadership Coaching
- Career Transition & Development
- Strategic Influence & Executive Presence
Beyond Work
Megan lives in northern Kentucky with her husband, balancing her deep expertise with simple pleasures: great coffee, fine bourbon, and her signature Converse Chuck Taylors. This blend of sophistication and approachability defines how she shows up with clients, creating space for both serious strategy and playful exploration.
Professional Foundation
Current Role: Executive Coach & Strategic Advisor, Talent Magnet Institute; Director, Strategic Talent Leader, Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
Experience Includes:
- Chief Officer, Talent Plus (HR consulting firm)
- Talent Development Leader, Bon Secours Mercy Health (international health system)
- Assessment Practice Leader, Macy's Inc.
- Coaching across retail, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, technology, nonprofit, and public sectors
Education: Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Wright State University
Recognition: Forbes Contributor, HR's Rising Stars, Top 10 Most Influential Leaders in HR, Cincinnati's Forty Under 40
Connect with Megan: LinkedIn
Ready to break through the barriers holding you back? Connect with Megan through Talent Magnet Institute.]
