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Leah Brown FRSA is a dynamic problem-solver who started her legal career working for food industry tycoon, “The Chicken King”.
After being called to the Bar, she specialised in mergers and acquisitions. Working with high-pressure leadership teams sparked her passion for mediation, leading her to become an accredited mediator and establish The WayFinders Group in 2022. Leah helps teams heal and move forward with restorative practices, ultimately creating more resilient, productive, and profitable organisations. She is passionate about creating lightbulb moments where people believe they can achieve things that previously felt impossible, and excels at holding space for egos and conflict. A pioneer at heart and wired for relationship, Leah is unafraid to step with you into the unknown.
A sought-after speaker, Leah hosts the podcast The Longest Day and is a regular commentator on political and social issues. In addition to her media presence, Leah is a lecturer in dispute resolution at Canterbury Christ Church University, a faculty member at the Society of Mediators, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the British-American Project. She also serves on the boards of Unseen UK and Big Green Heart. She is a person of faith and Leah’s unique combination of legal expertise, mediation skills, and leadership insights makes her a sought-after thought leader and trusted advisor to organisations and leaders navigating complex challenges.