Leon van der Laan
Leader identity coach for founders in Lithuania
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $255 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingLeadership developmentStartups and foundersScaling and growthCoaches and consultants |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | Lithuania |
Leon van der Laan is a leader identity coach in Lithuania who works with founders. He moves them from overworked operators to leaders who orchestrate their companies. He does this by changing how they see their own identity. Leon has 26+ years of experience in management, leadership and organization. He worked in corporate roles and was a startup CEO. He also built a 7-figure coaching business of his own.
What Leon helps with
Leon helps founders who are stuck doing too much of the work themselves. He focuses on how they see their role as a leader.
- Moving from overworked operator to orchestrating leader
- Changing a founder's core identity framing
- Stepping out of day-to-day operations
- Growing as a startup founder or CEO
Who Leon works with
Leon works with founders. His clients are often overworked operators who still run much of the business themselves. They want to lead the company instead of doing everything in it.
Background and qualifications
Leon has 26+ years of experience in management, leadership and organization. He started in corporate work and later became a startup CEO. He then built a 7-figure coaching business. This path gives him first-hand knowledge of the pressure founders face when they run everything themselves. Today he coaches founders through a shift in identity, from operator to leader.
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The CoachVouch take
Leon is a former startup CEO who built a 7-figure coaching business and coaches founders on leader identity.
Best for overworked founders who want to stop operating and start leading.
Common questions
How much does Leon van der Laan charge?
Coaching with Leon runs $130 to $255 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Leon van der Laan help with?
Leon van der Laan helps with moving from overworked operator to orchestrating leader, changing a founder's core identity framing, stepping out of day-to-day operations and growing as a startup founder or CEO.
What is Leon van der Laan's coaching focus?
Leon coaches founders on leader identity. He helps them shift from overworked operators to leaders who orchestrate.
How do I contact Leon van der Laan?
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