Leslie Ann Keeler is a leadership advisor and keynote speaker working at the intersection of emotional intelligence, decision-making, and human-centred leadership in the AI era.
She is known for helping executives and founders see what’s already happening beneath the surface, before it shows up in performance, team dynamics, or results.
Her work focuses on what happens to leaders under pressure, how thinking shifts in real time, and how that impacts the decisions they make, the conversations they have, and the trust they build.
With over 15 years of experience across corporate, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environments, Leslie developed her Intuitive EDGE framework to help leaders stay clear, decisive, and grounded in the moments that matter most.
Alongside her advisory and speaking work, Leslie serves as a Venture Scout with LvlUp Ventures, supporting early-stage founders building in health, wellbeing, and human-centred AI.
Her work is trusted by organisations including TEDx, Apple, Web Summit, Stanford, and Imperial College London, and her insights have been featured in Entrepreneur, LinkedIn News, Well+Good, and NBC.
Leslie’s approach integrates neuroscience, psychology, and principles informed by ancient wisdom, supporting leaders to regulate their nervous systems, access clearer thinking, and lead with presence under pressure.
She is currently deepening her research in human consciousness and expanded states through postgraduate study at the University of Exeter, and has been trained and initiated in the Q'ero lineage of the Peruvian Andes.
As a returning keynote speaker and MC at SXSW London, Leslie brings a grounded, direct approach to leadership, creating space for conversations that move beyond theory and into real-world impact.