Lesley Buckman is a leadership and communication coach and trainer dedicated to empowering leaders to inspire, motivate, and engage their teams with clarity and confidence. With a career spanning manufacturing, telecommunications, recruitment, and sustainability, she brings a breadth of experience and a practical understanding of what it takes to lead people and drive meaningful culture change across diverse industries.

Originally from the outskirts of London and now based in Far North Queensland, Lesley’s career has been shaped by a deep commitment to personal and professional growth. She has hosted numerous self-development events and authored two books — Be Your Own Hero and Remove the Mask – Trust in Your True Self.

A Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, Lesley also holds qualifications as a trainer and assessor, TTI Self Science behavioural reporting practitioner, and NLP Master Practitioner. She integrates methodologies from NLP, gestalt, and cognitive-behavioural disciplines to deliver a holistic, evidence-based approach to leadership transformation.

Her work centres on developing emotionally intelligent, values-driven leaders who cultivate trust, collaboration, and high performance — even through the most challenging conversations.