Leanne McLean, MSc., CPHR

Director

With a passion for unlocking human potential and facilitating connections to create thriving ecosystems, Leanne McLean brings over two decades of diverse leadership experience to her role as a Board Director and Chair of the Human Resources Committee at Dare to Care. Leanne's journey as an executive in entrepreneurial start-ups, public FP & F500 companies, and postsecondary education has equipped her with a unique perspective on optimizing human and organizational performance within both sport and business environments.

Leanne's career has been marked by a commitment to operationalizing values to execute on priorities and a keen focus on aligning people, processes, and strategy for maximum impact. As a performance expert, Leanne helps individuals and teams clarify and operationalize purpose, navigate challenges and complexity, enhance their leadership skills, and achieve their full potential. Her approach is deeply rooted in brain-based principles, a relentless pursuit of root causes of friction in organizations, and fostering meaningful conversations that empower individuals and organizations to thrive.

Leanne's academic journey includes a MSc. inExercise and Health Physiology from the University of Calgary where she completed her thesis on female team playing athletes, a BSc. from St.FX University, where she was a varsity athlete, a CPHR designation, and a Brain-Based Coaching Certificate from NLI. These credentials enable her to blend scientific knowledge with practical experience to drive tangible results.