It's not just about better communication. It's about braver leadership.
I help people show up whole and build cultures where others can, too.
I’m Dr. Cassandra LeClair: professor, communication researcher, trauma survivor, and truth-teller. I’ve spent my life studying how people show up in hard conversations and what happens when we learn to show up whole.
Over the years, I’ve helped thousands of leaders, students, and teams understand that how we communicate isn’t just about clarity or confidence: it’s about connection. When we bring our full selves to the table, everything shifts. Trust deepens, resilience builds, relationships transform.
My work blends academic research, lived experience, and real-world strategy. I’m known for my presence, precision, and just the right amount of sparkle. Clients say I go deeper than anyone else they’ve worked with:
“You saw things no one else has ever reflected back to me...this wasn’t mindset fluff. This was the work.”
- Executive Coaching Client
Audiences don’t just listen when I speak, they feel seen. Whether I’m on stage or working with a leadership team, my goal is the same: start a ripple effect. I help people recognize what’s driving their communication patterns, reconnect to what matters, and start building cultures that work better for everyone. And when one person shows up whole, it changes how everyone else can show up, too. That’s the ripple. That’s the work. And that's the beginning of leadership that actually works.
The fancy, media-ready bio
About Dr. Cassandra LeClair
Dr. Cassandra LeClair is a professor, communication expert, and keynote speaker with a Ph.D. in Communication Studies. She specializes in interpersonal and organizational communication, with a research focus on emotional intelligence, relational dynamics, and trauma-informed leadership.
For over two decades, Dr. LeClair has taught university courses on topics such as Public Speaking, Conflict Management, Communication & Gender, and Interpersonal Relationships, helping students and professionals alike understand how communication patterns shape our personal and professional lives.
Her insights have been featured in media outlets including People Magazine, Women’s Health, Reader’s Digest, Bustle, and more.
Today, she brings that same depth and clarity to her work with leaders and teams across industries, translating complex research into practical strategies that help people connect more meaningfully, lead more effectively, and build cultures where everyone can thrive.
The whole story
Okay, just the fun parts 😉
The good, the bad, and the quirky (fun facts about me):
- Yes, I wore head-to-toe sparkles to the Eras Tour
- My daughter and I recently celebrated her college graduation at Disneyland Paris (have you been?!)
- I have been known to pop up at cocktail hours and grocery stores dressed as a unicorn (for purely professional reasons, of course)
LEAD WHOLE:
Your Next 3 Moves
A quick start guide for leaders who want to create cultures where everyone can thrive. 3 powerful moves to lead with more presence, clarity, and connection: starting today. Want more? I send notes + videos (sometimes in a unicorn costume 🦄 IYKYK) to help you lead with heart and wholeness.
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