Transforming Leadership, Fostering Sustainable Growth
Rooted in lived experience. Powered by strategy. Focused on measurable impact.
Your Pathway to Equitable, Strategic Leadership
Who We Serve: Diverse Leaders Driving Impact
At The ESP Effect, we work with executives, boards, and leadership teams across a broad spectrum of industries—including nonprofit, philanthropic, and private sectors. Our clients are diverse in many ways—they represent a range of sizes, missions, and cultural contexts, but share a common commitment to addressing challenges at pivotal inflection points.
Whether navigating internal resistance, responding to public scrutiny, or realigning their operations with their stated values, our clients seek clarity, alignment, and measurable progress. These leaders are ready to move from intention to execution, dysfunction to alignment, and fatigue to bold clarity—all with equity woven seamlessly into their strategies and outcomes.
Tailored solutions to elevate your business.
Let The ESP Effect empower your leadership team to make meaningful change, with tailored solutions designed to meet the unique needs of your organization and its capacity for transformation.
What sets us apart
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Our Executive Leadership Development programs focus on enhancing decision-making skills, elevating emotional intelligence, and expanding strategic thinking. Designed for senior leaders, these tailored coaching sessions and workshops prepare you to inspire your team and lead with distinction.
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Optimize your organization's performance through our Strategic Planning and Consulting services. We specialize in crafting clear, actionable strategies that enhance innovation, streamline operations, and ensure competitive success. Empower your leadership teams to achieve and exceed their goals.
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Leslie Marant is renowned for her dynamic public speaking abilities, delivering energizing and insightful presentations that drive change. Perfect for conferences, executive retreats, or company workshops, her engaging sessions are designed to leave audiences motivated and equipped with practical strategies for tackling new challenges.
Empowering Organizations with Expert Leadership and Innovative Strategic Solutions
We focus on developing equitable, people-centered strategies that promote measurable and sustainable growth while fostering inclusive and thriving work environments.
Our Mission: Your Transformation
Our partnership with your organization goes beyond consultancy. We are here to enact transformative change, bridging the gap between strategic visions and their execution. Through innovative strategic planning, people-oriented leadership, and rigorous process improvements, we cultivate cultures that not only embrace but thrive on diversity, drive innovation, and witness sustainable, measurable growth.
Voices of Transformation
Testimonials on ESP Effect’s Impact
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"Leslie delivered exactly what leaders needed. Clarity, strategy, and real-world tools to lead with purpose and resilience."
Kesha James, Executive Director,
MIE Legal Aid
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"This is the most robust presentation on the subject I've experienced in the last few months! Thanks for an excellent presentation today at MIE on the Strategic Reframing of DEI.”
Andrea Payne, CDP, PHR Human Resources Manager Legal Services NYC
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“I expected to hear some legal truths and the social and business case for DEI, but the session with Leslie surpassed my expectations. Leslie is witty and insightful and makes the case for DEI in a no-nonsense way that provides practical truths and steps for taking action.”
Carol Austin, Executive Director, First Up
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"Leslie Marant is naturally a captivating speaker, who speaks from the heart with deep passion, authenticity and fierceness. When she spoke, I saw the audience lean in. When she was finished, I saw them writing down their next actions.”
Lana Dale, Senior Program Director at Hanson Wade | LEAP HR
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“What makes Leslie Marant such a great speaker is her ability to inspire hope through action. She brings a perspective of being engaged offensively rather than remaining on the defense.”
Danielle Scott, Executive Director
Pincus Family Foundation
Over 100+ incredible clients and counting!
Meet Leslie Marant - Pioneering Leadership and Organizational Strategy
Leslie Marant, the force behind The ESP Effect LLC, stands out as a transformative leader in executive leadership and organizational strategy. With her extensive experience, Leslie has mastered the art of creating equitable, inclusive, and high-performing environments, steering organizations towards aligning their vision with tangible outcomes. Her focus: driving sustainable, measurable growth for organizations eager to excel without compromise.
Connect With UsLet’s Build Bold, Equitable Solutions Together
Start the journey to transformative success today. Contact The ESP Effect for strategic consulting solutions tailored to fostering equitable, people-centric strategies for your organization's lasting growth and success.