#28. Embracing Diversity Through Different Lenses - Leslie Crudup Villagarcia

Leslie Crudup Villagarcia is a distinguished life coach, recognized for her dedication to fostering purpose-driven lives aligned with individual values rather than societal expectations. With an educational background including an MA in Applied Linguistics and a Cert IV in Life Coaching, Leslie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her coaching practice. She is the founder of Leslie V. Coaching, where she specializes in a variety of areas, including acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, bibliotherapy and narrative therapy. Leslie offers coaching programs tailored to individuals, couples, and groups, providing services online via Zoom and in-person. Leslie is not just a life coach; she is also a proud queer, polyamorous woman of colour and an ally for marginalized groups, advocating for racial and social equity. Her work is informed by her extensive experience as an educator, trainer, curriculum developer, e-learning designer and workshop facilitator across Australia, Europe, Asia, and the US. Leslie's approach to coaching is pragmatic and grounded, emphasizing the importance of hard work and commitment to achieving personal goals while avoiding the pitfalls of toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing. In addition to her coaching practice, Leslie hosts the "Thriving Between the Lines" podcast, where she and her co-host, Meka, explore personal development books through the lens of intersectionality. This podcast aims to make self-help content more accessible and relatable by addressing the often-overlooked impact of privilege on success and highlighting the experiences of people from marginalized communities. In this episode, Leslie provides a snapshot of her life and articulates her views, knowledge and sheer deep understanding on the world, different cultures and a number of topics that many shy away from. She challenges the standard narrative or view within society and mainstream media, prompting some great questions and different ways of looking at a range of diverse topics. The key element that Steve took away and found extremely beneficial was "taking into account the "lived experience" component when it comes to looking at issues, different opinions and views within the world. Connect with Leslie: Instagram - @leslievcoaching Website - leslievcoaching.com Podcast - Thriving Between The Lines LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/lesliecrudupvillagarcia/ Disclaimer: Important Notice The information provided in Share Podcast is for general informational purposes only. We are not experts in the discussed subjects, and our opinions are personal. While we aim for accuracy, we don't guarantee the completeness or reliability of the information. This podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult qualified experts for specific advice. We are not liable for any decisions made based on the podcast content.The opinions expressed are those of individuals and not representative of any affiliated entities. The content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use is prohibited.