Lissa Appiah

Certified Career Transition & Job Promotion Coach | Career & Leadership Development Workshop Facilitator | Speaker & Trainer | Canada's Top 100 Black Women to Watch of 2022

Are you an introverted leader or founder who is delivering results yet still not getting the recognition, opportunities, or visibility you deserve? You are not alone.

Research shows introverts with a bachelor’s degree earn $290K less over their careers than extroverted peers, and $760K less with advanced degrees. Workplaces often reward visibility over quiet impact.

It is no surprise that 65% of senior executives view introversion as a barrier to leadership, and only 6% believe introverts have the people skills to lead teams. Without an intentional personal brand, introverted leaders and founders are often overlooked.

I know this struggle firsthand. As an introvert, I once believed I had to act extroverted to succeed. Everything changed when I built a personal brand rooted in my strengths. I earned five promotions in under eight years, and later, as a founder, went from avoiding visibility to becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice with a profitable personal brand.

Now, I help introverted leaders and founders do the same through The Introvert Leadership Method and The Brand Visibility Accelerator. These proven systems help you be seen, attract opportunities, and earn more without acting out of character.

💡 With these systems, you will learn how to:
✔ Position your résumé, LinkedIn, and personal brand so your value is clear and compelling
✔ Build influence and visibility without draining your energy
✔ Communicate your strengths in interviews, negotiations, client conversations, and stakeholder meetings
✔ Attract opportunities and step into roles or business growth where your quiet expertise is recognized and rewarded

📈 Client Results:

“Shortly after working with Lissa, I received a job offer exactly aligned with the role I was seeking.” — Anna Savelyeva, Director of Programs

“Lissa’s program gave me the tools to land new roles, negotiate better salaries, and not sell myself short.” — Linda Adwoa Aidoo, Certified Finance Professional

“Her coaching gave me clarity, confidence, and opened doors to new opportunities I never thought possible.” — Grace Udodong, Founder, Oasis Youth Care

🏆 Featured in: The Globe and Mail • Fortune Magazine • LinkedIn News • CTV News

👉🏽 Ready to turn introversion into your advantage and claim the opportunities you deserve, in your career or your business?
📩 Message me here on LinkedIn or book a discovery call at weapply.ca

Founder, Career & Leadership Development Workshop Facilitator

We help organizations develop and retain talent through career and leadership development workshops or programs. As a Workshop Facilitator & Keynote Speaker, my signature presentations are: 

"Building with LinkedIn: Mastering LinkedIn for Career Success"
"Brand You: Unlocking the Power of Personal Branding to Stand Out in Your Career"

All our workshops and coaching programs are customized based on your organizational needs.

Too often, loud gets mistaken for leadership.
But real leadership isn’t about making the most noise.

Some of the most impactful leaders lead quietly.
They lead with calm, clarity, and presence.

They don’t dominate conversations.
They guide them.

They don’t seek the spotlight.
They create space for others to shine.

Leadership isn’t about being the loudest.
Leaders create space, guide conversations, and move with purpose.

And when quiet leaders rise, everyone around them does too.

Your quiet strength is a career asset.
Find out how to use it. Take the Introvert at Work Quiz >>> https://lnkd.in/e8TsqSz5

I help introverted leaders land $150K+ roles & founders attract their 1st client on LinkedIn | Bilingual (EN/FR) Executive Coach & Personal Branding Consultant | Top 20 Career Coach & Top 20 LinkedIn Top Voice in Canada

Years from now, people won’t remember your title.
They’ll remember how you led them.
  
I've coached with 400+ professionals across 15 industries.
The leaders people talk about years later? They all do these 7 things:
 
What Makes You Forgettable:
❌ Leading with your title
❌ Talking about how busy you are
❌ Focusing on tasks over people
❌ Making everything about deadlines
❌ Taking credit for team wins
  
What Makes You Unforgettable:
✔️ Listen more than you speak → People feel heard
✔️ Remember personal details → Shows you care beyond work
✔️ Give credit publicly → Builds loyalty and trust
✔️ Support during tough times → Creates lasting bonds
✔️ Keep your promises → Builds unshakeable credibility
✔️ Stay calm under pressure → Becomes your leadership signature
✔️ Make time for 1-on-1s → Shows people they matter
  
Your projects will end.
Your title will change.
But how you made people feel becomes part of their story.

The leaders I remember most weren’t the loudest or busiest.
They made people feel seen.

Which one of these are you already doing well?
 
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I help introverted leaders land $150K+ roles and elevate their personal brand without endless networking | Certified Executive Coach | Top 20 Career Coach & Top 20 LinkedIn Top Voice in Canada | 400+ client wins

“I’m stuck.”
She told me she couldn’t imagine spending the next chapter of her career counting down to retirement in a Director role that no longer inspired her.
 
She was once passionate about her work.  
Now, she felt like she was just going through the motions.
 
Deep down, she knew she still had more to give.  
She just didn’t know how or if it was “too late” to pivot.
 
That’s where we started.
 
➡️ We assessed her strengths, accomplishments, and leadership style.  
➡️ Completed an energy audit to identify roles and environments that energized her. 
➡️ Repositioned her resume and LinkedIn to clearly communicate her value.
 
She stopped seeing herself as someone winding down.  
And started showing up as the leader she always was.
 
Within weeks, she was interviewing for roles she once thought were out of reach.
Last month, she landed a new role as an Executive Director at a non-profit organization. 
 
If you’re:  
➡️ Worried your experience isn’t relevant anymore. 
➡️ Unsure how to position yourself in a new field. 
➡️ Not hearing back from the roles you really want.

Join me January 7 at 7pm ET for a live webinar where I’ll show managers and directors how to tell their career story, improve their interview skills and land $150K+ offers.
 
👉🏽 Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/gCmMSxJ2

You think you're staying in your role because it's “stable.”
 
But really?
 
 You’re staying because of:
 ▪️ invisible loyalty
 ▪️ fear of stepping out there
 ▪️ not knowing your true value
 
This is the trap so many managers and directors fall into:
 
 ✔️ You feel guilty leaving a team that depends on you
 ✔️ You tell yourself it’s too late to pivot
 ✔️ You question whether you’re even qualified for something better
 
 I stayed in the same field for 14 years before I made my move.
 And here’s what I learned on the other side:
 
 ▪️ Loyalty shouldn’t cost you your growth
 ▪️ Time invested doesn’t mean time wasted
 ▪️ Being capable doesn’t mean being seen or valued
 
For a long time, I told myself I was already stretched.
That there was no room for change.

But the longer I waited, the heavier it felt.
Eventually, change stopped being optional and became necessary.

Coaching didn’t add more to my plate.
It created clarity, gave me time, energy, and direction.

Coaching isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the right things to build a career that actually fits.
 
I’ve lived this transition and helped 400+ professionals do the same.
On average, they gain $36K in salary and step into roles that finally reflect their value.
 
If your goal is to land your next $150K+ role by Spring 2026, now is the time to start.
Book a discovery call and let’s map out a promotion or transition strategy that works for you.
 >>> https://lnkd.in/gyGrMWVg

Kindness at work isn’t soft.
It’s one of the most effective leadership strategies there is.

The moments people remember at work aren’t the big presentations or polished speeches.

They’re the quiet moments most leaders overlook.

▪️Being asked how they’re really doing.
▪️Thanked when no one was watching.
▪️Supported without having to ask.
▪️Having your time and boundaries respected.

These small actions build trust.
And trust is what drives engagement, loyalty, and performance.

What makes quiet leadership powerful is this:
None of these require authority, charisma, or being the loudest voice in the room.
They’re available to anyone willing to lead with intention.
And over time, they compound.

Quiet leadership isn’t about doing more.
It’s doing the small things consistently and letting trust do the rest.

Founder, Self Mastery & Leadership Development Workshop Facilitator 

We Empower Organizations to cultivate and retain exceptional women leaders through transformative career and leadership development programs. Our workshops go beyond traditional skillsets, focusing on self-mastery and authentic leadership to drive organizational growth.

As a Workshop Facilitator & Keynote Speaker, I offer signature presentations including:

"Empowered Decision-Making for Women Leaders"
"Emotional Intelligence in Action"

All our workshops and coaching programs are customized to align with your unique organizational needs, fostering a culture where women leaders thrive and drive innovation.

SHE Leads Authentically Leadership Services

Founder & CEO

Delivered exceptional personal branding consulting services through a comprehensive strategy and a high-performing team of experts. Provided a one-stop-shop for clients seeking support in all areas of personal branding, including visual and social presentations, brand identity, and lifestyle marketing. By driving revenue growth, fostering innovation, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, we aimed to exceed financial targets and build our reputation as industry leaders. Our commitment to continuous improvement, ethical standards, and team development ensures we stay at the forefront of personal branding trends and technologies.

KRICH Branding & Consulting 

ASI Technologies Inc.

Ensured timely resolution of client inquiries while maintaining high satisfaction and meeting service level agreements. As the primary liaison with the Department of Education, I managed communication and contracts for 100-300+ clients. I implemented new policies, led weekly meetings, and maintained expertise in vendor and DOE guidelines to continuously improve our resolution processes. I balanced workload among team members, provided support for on-site techs, and proactively sought opportunities to exceed business targets through data-driven decision-making and process improvements.

Account Liaison

RAW International Organization

Edited publications and media materials for online, television and radio marketing. I managed executives' calendars and provided general administrative support. I conducted research, compiled data and prepared reports for consideration by executives, committees and boards of directors. I kept staff aware of requirements and coordinated event activities, spotting and correcting problems at different stages. I conducted post-event evaluations using client feedback to report outcomes and implement improvements for future events. I worked with clients to understand requirements and preferences and proposed ideas to improve the success of each event. I assisted in coordinating an annual international conference hosting 2000+ attendees.

Assistant Program Coordinator

Robert Half International

Provided professional and exemplary administrative support which included data entry, client service, front desk coverage, answering phones, project management, heavy calendar coordination, interview preparation for recruiters— confirming attendance for interviews, preparation of documents for interviewing sessions, photo-copying, faxing, mailing documents and filing, prepared departmental weekly reports and staff meeting agendas

Office Administrator

NYC ENVIONMENTAL JUSTICE OF ALLIANCE

Adapted an efficient and reliable resource center/library for the employee usage, performed general administrative duties including: answering phones, data entry, greeting, email correspondence, administered workshops geared toward informing the general public of environmental hazards.

Administrative Assistant

Helping Ambitious Women Leaders Break Free From Living on Autopilot To Build The Life They Deeply Want | Empowering Leaders From Within| Personal Development Coach| Speaker🎤| Organizational Trainer|

As a Leadership and Self-Mastery Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, I partner with forward-thinking organizations to empower and elevate women leaders. My mission is to help companies not just develop women's leadership skills, but to cultivate holistic, resilient leaders who drive organizational growth and innovation.

With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in guiding women leaders beyond traditional skill sets. My approach integrates emotional intelligence, authentic leadership, and self-mastery techniques to create leaders who are not only competent but truly transformative.

I work with organizations to:

✅Stabilize their pipeline of women leaders-reducing turnover and enhancing continuity
✅Cultivate women leaders who align personal growth with organizational objectives
✅Develop resilient, emotionally intelligent leaders capable of navigating complex business environments
✅Implement strategies that translate women's leadership development into tangible business outcomes

My workshops and coaching programs are tailored to address the unique challenges women face in leadership roles while leveraging their strengths to drive organizational success.

If your organization is committed to not just having more women in leadership, but to creating an environment where women leaders thrive and propel your business forward, let's connect. 

Together, we can build a leadership culture that doesn't just accommodate women – it celebrates and elevates them, driving innovation and growth in the process.

If you’re a women leader who is committed to elevate your leadership in the ways that matter most, let’s work together to cultivate your leadership and unlock your full potential

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