Community Voice

I’ve been part of a Schnyder Coaching and Consulting Wellness Circle since the spring of 2022, and it’s become a consistent and deeply supportive space in my life. Rooted in lunar cycle insights, Leslie creates a nurturing, intentional environment where our close-knit group can gather, reflect, and connect. She has an incredible ability to tune into what each of us needs, offering both community care and personalized guidance. Her circle is not just a virtual gathering, it’s a meaningful ritual I always look forward to.

— Jamila W., MFA, Actor, Host, & Producer

Dr. Schnyder creates virtual spaces where productivity, wellness, and motivation naturally flow together. In these spaces, I have felt both supported and challenged, with the right balance of structure and flexibility to help me thrive. Her thoughtful facilitation and creative use of technology made it possible for me to finish my dissertation and move forward with clarity and confidence in both my personal and professional life. She has an incredible ability to blend humor, care, and intention, while curating content that draws from her academic background in social work and her professional expertise in higher education leadership, as well as her knowledge of diverse wisdom traditions. The result is an experience that is as spiritually grounding as it is goal oriented, leaving you not only inspired but also equipped with practical strategies to turn your intentions into reality.

— J. Wells, EdD, Chief of Staff

I started working with Schnyder Coaching and Consulting after resigning from an academic position due to experiencing extreme burnout and anxiety. Through group reflections and the personalized journaling prompts Leslie developed, I was able to process the ways burnout impacted my working, personal, and creative life. Over time I have rebuilt my sense of adventure, returned to teaching, and developed a cohesive professional practice that aligns with my goals and values.

— Juli G., PhD, Assistant Professor

What I appreciate most about my work with Schnyder Coaching and Consulting is the full-person approach: my career, my community work, my mental health, my identity, my family... they all matter. Through this approach to wellness, Schnyder Coaching and Consulting has helped me lead a more value-centered life across many different domains. Dr. Schnyder's approach is always creative, deeply prepared and wildly thought provoking, making the work introspective, holistic, deeply impactful and often fun. Future clients will love this approach: there's not a type of challenge that's off limits or an area of life that can't be deeply supported. 

— Jasmine H., PhD, Assistant Professor

What I appreciate about working with Leslie is the fact that she’s able to understand how to help you calibrate your leadership. I recall that I was getting out of my sweet spot during a facilitation, and she gave me a subtle signal that she observed within me to get back to my sweet spot. A coach needs to be someone who can help you recognize the tools at your disposal to calibrate your effectiveness to maximize the outcome. That’s what Dr. Schnyder does.

— C. Dennis, PhD, Associate Head of School, Entrepreneur, & Principal Consultant

Schnyder Coaching and Consulting is many things - dynamic, holistic, inventive, and a sort of informed warmth that generates self-development and -awareness. I've been in guided sync with Leslie in personal and professional spaces for the better part of 5 years. I would never use the word "client" though I always consider paying her a bargain. My experience with Leslie has never been transactional so much as symbiotic and reciprocal - even though she is providing the expertise. Because she has such a focused and multi-faceted approach grounded in deep levels of varied experience, training, and education, Leslie is perhaps best at helping me unearth, trust, and enhance my own expertise. This has led to foundational shifts in my work and targeted business growth that aligns with my purpose and energy.

— L. Poston, M.A., Entrepreneur, Writer, & Nonprofit Professional