Leah Brown is your legal eagle turned social entrepreneur. Blending the precision of a corporate lawyer, the diplomacy of a mediator, and the vision of a social changemaker—you get Leah, a North Yorkshire native with a heart as vast as her résumé. From law courts to boardrooms, and from bustling cityscapes, she has mastered the art of turning chaos into harmony and hurdles into stepping stones.

With a love for deep thinking and big questions, Leah pursued Philosophy and Politics at Durham University, graduating in 2008. She set her sights on law, completing her Bar Vocational Course in 2011 and dreaming of the courtroom. Unfortunately, immigration rules threw a spanner in the works, but Leah, ever adaptable, pivoted to become a solicitor.
She trained with top firms, including Freshfields and Simpson Thacher, where she honed her skills preparing her to battle the unexpected twists of life and career.

The Wayfinding Years: From Law to Leadership
By 2017, personal and professional storms were brewing, but rather than sink, Leah found her knack for steering others through uncharted waters. Burnout during the pandemic spurred her most transformative pivot yet: she left the corporate grind, relocated to the Kent coast, and founded The WayFinders Group, a consultancy dedicated to guiding leaders and organisations through the messy business of change.

Under the WayFinders umbrella, Leah also runs BroadStairs, a mediation service, and ClearPaths, a CIC that promotes restorative justice and conflict resolution. Together, these ventures are helping to reimagine workplaces, communities, and the very fabric of how we disagree.

A Voice for Change: Writing, Podcasting, and Storytelling
Leah’s love of storytelling shines in her podcast, The Longest Day, where she interviews leaders about their most challenging moments. Guests like Sir Vince Cable, David Lammy MP, and Lord Ed Vaizey have shared their stories, inspiring listeners to embrace growth through adversity.

As a writer, Leah’s work explores themes of diversity, mental health, and resilience. Her forthcoming memoir, My Nearest Relative is Grief, promises to be as soul-stirring as it is thought-provoking.

Leadership Beyond the Boardroom
A passionate advocate for social impact, Leah serves on the boards of charities like Unseen UK and Big Green Heart. She advises organisations such as ARC’s Race Equality Commission and Kent Cricket, blending her legal expertise with her commitment to equity and inclusion.
Her affiliations read like a who’s who of cultural and professional networks: Fellow of the RSA, member of the Society of Authors, and a delegate for CSW UN Women UK. Leah’s ability to bridge divides—between law and culture, corporate and community, conflict and resolution—makes her a true polymath for the modern age.

Leah Brown isn’t just about fixing what’s broken; she’s about building a brighter, more reconciled world. Whether mediating boardroom disputes, mentoring future leaders, or writing her next article, she’s on a mission to make freedom—personal, professional, and organisational—a tangible reality.

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