Lissa Appiah

Certified Career Transition & Job Promotion Coach | Career & Leadership Development Workshop Facilitator | Speaker & Trainer | Canada's Top 100 Black Women to Watch of 2022

Are you an introverted professional delivering strong results yet still not getting the recognition, promotions, or leadership opportunities you deserve? You are not alone!

Research shows introverts with a bachelor’s degree earn $290K less over their careers than their extroverted peers, and $760K less with advanced degrees. Many workplaces reward visibility over quiet impact.

It is no surprise that 65% of senior executives view introversion as a barrier to leadership, and only 6% believe introverts have the people skills to lead teams. Without intentional positioning and visibility, many introverted professionals are overlooked despite strong performance.

And I get it... as an introvert, I once believed I had to act extroverted to succeed. Everything changed when I learned how to build a professional brand aligned with my strengths. I landed 5 promotions in under 8 years and eventually became a LinkedIn Top Voice, using visibility strategically to expand my opportunities and influence.

Today, I help introverted professionals do the same through The Introvert Leadership Method. This system helps high-performing professionals build visibility, communicate their impact, and position themselves for leadership roles and higher compensation without acting out of character.

💡 Through this approach, you will learn how to:

✔ Position your résumé, LinkedIn, and professional brand so your value is clear

✔ Build visibility and credibility without draining your energy

✔ Communicate your impact in interviews, promotion discussions, and leadership conversations

✔ Position yourself for promotions, leadership roles, and higher-paying opportunities

📈 Client Results

“Shortly after working with Lissa, I received a job offer exactly aligned with the role I was seeking.” — Anna Savelyeva, Director of Programs

“Lissa’s program gave me the tools to land new roles, negotiate better salaries, and not sell myself short.” — Linda Adwoa Aidoo, Certified Finance Professional

“Her coaching gave me clarity, confidence, and opened doors to new opportunities I never thought possible.” — Grace Udodong

🏆 Featured in: The Globe and Mail • Fortune Magazine • LinkedIn News • CTV News

👉🏽 Ready to turn introversion into an advantage and position yourself for leadership roles?

📩 Message me on LinkedIn or book a discovery call at weapply.ca

Founder, Career & Leadership Development Workshop Facilitator

We help organizations develop and retain talent through career and leadership development workshops or programs. As a Workshop Facilitator & Keynote Speaker, my signature presentations are: 

"Building with LinkedIn: Mastering LinkedIn for Career Success"
"Brand You: Unlocking the Power of Personal Branding to Stand Out in Your Career"

All our workshops and coaching programs are customized based on your organizational needs.

Salama Coaching

As a Performance Mindset Coach with over 10 years of experience in Learning & Development, I have successfully built confidence within clients to pursue what they deserve. Through coaching, I help high achieving women grow in confidence and achieve the success they deserve.

Owner - Performance Mindset Coach

Hemsley Fraser

Freelance leadership and emotional intelligence trainer

Associate Trainer

CityFibre

During my time at CityFibre, I led the establishment of a coaching culture within the organisation. I assembled a team of 7 qualified in-house coaches and secured budget to train a further 3 colleagues in coaching qualifications. I provided tailored coaching to senior leaders, nurturing their peak performance and personal development. Additionally, I crafted essential frameworks and documents to support the coaching community and developed a two-day workshop for aspiring coaches.

Learning Systems Manager

Community Gateway

Awarded 'The Innovator' at our 2022 Colleague Conference.

"Hanane has worked hard to improve and develop our on-line learning offer to make it easier and more engaging for colleagues.  She is a fantastic coach and has worked with a number of colleagues and managers to help them move forwards. She is passionate about all things development and she makes a real difference to those who engage with her.  I receive lots of positive feedback about Hanane and the work she does on a quiet and individual basis – but it really matters."

Solo Learning and Organisational Development Manager driving a coaching culture by connecting managers with the skills to coach their team. I coach managers and colleagues to unlock their true potential and excel in their professional development. I build relations with external suppliers to ensure the strategic needs of the business are met. Budget holder for Learning and Development, reviewing and approving purchases ensuring they are linked to the company’s strategic initiatives and to prevent overspending. Business partnering with our leadership team and managers, keeping communication a priority in enabling high performing teams.

Learning and Organisational Development Manager

Travelex

Created the role of Global Learning Specialist after identifying a gap where I could apply my skills and expertise. Drove the online and digital learning approach globally through agile working, to bring consistency. Managed Workday Learning and our Intranet site while owning delivery of all digital learning content and processes.

Integral in bringing external practices and insights to our global team. Reduced tickets into People Services by 10%, by working closely with the team on creating how to guides. Coached 7 global L&D professionals towards success which equipped them to use our LMS for optimal performance through webinars, tutorials and guides.

Global Learning Specialist

Provided expert knowledge to the in-house Workday team on Workday Learning. Introduced new technology to encourage agile working and collaboration across remote teams. Consistently drove a learning culture within my team sharing learning events and articles to keep us on top of the current L&D trends. Identified and developed new, high quality, engaging learning solutions based on observations and data for all. Owned relationships with local stakeholders while working within budget to deliver specific development needs across all business areas. Delivered leadership training to all managers across the UK, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge of the industry.

Learning and Development Partner

TalkTalk

Lead on the design of SharePoint to bring all our Digital products under one learning ‘roof’. Curated experience and innovation to introduce better ‘ways of working’; while focused on self-development. I managed internal and external stakeholders at all levels, to influence better communication and faster results. I promoted and created a ‘learning for performance’ culture through close partnership with the Internal Comms & Engagement (ICE) team and People Development Leadership Team.

Learning Technology Lead

I led on the user experience, engagement and support of all users to drive adoption and utilisation of Workday Learning creating a learning for performance culture.  I increased engagement through communication and support activities.  I took accountability for being the expert on Workday Learning releases and communicated the user experience benefits throughout the business. I provided all user training on Workday Learning. I have built strong relations with Workday and other Workday Learning adopting companies.

Workday Learning Community Engagement Lead

Led the design and delivery of induction training for new starters to enhance product knowledge and skills. Scoped training requirements for classroom and eLearning solutions using Storyline, Camtasia, and more. Integral in the implementation and maintenance of Workday Learning, ensuring content was sourced and tested for a successful launch.

Training and eLearning Designer

I led the design and delivery of technical training for voice and data agents using Adobe Captivate and MS suite. I managed the training process for partners joining TalkTalk Business, delivering product training via WebEx, both on and off-site. Additionally, I implemented a process for recording the completion of all courses, digital, classroom, and external.

Service Management Centre Trainer

Worked in a fast-paced environment analysing data issues, handled escalations and resolved complex issues as well as Identifying and reporting fault trends. A subject matter expert in new product launches via trials and a process champion for the data team, simplifying complex subjects.

Data Repair

I handled a high volume of calls from residential customers, troubleshooting data and voice issues with precision and expertise. I also played a key role in training and supporting new team members, ensuring a seamless transition and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Technical Support 1st & 2nd line

EducaChild S.L.

I taught General English to different levels and age groups, enabling them to speak English. I conducted needs analysis to identify any learning gaps. This helped me to design tailored lesson plans and teaching materials. I constantly evaluated students learning styles and abilities.

Teacher of English

Inter-Com English, S.A.

Oxford School of English

I taught General English to different levels and age groups, enabling them to speak English and prepare for the Oxford exams. I conducted needs analysis to identify any learning gaps. This helped me to design tailored lesson plans and teaching materials. I constantly evaluated students learning styles and abilities, which I shared the outcomes of, in the end of year reports.

Career & Mindset Coach | I help future focused women build confidence to achieve their career goals without starting over again | NLP Master Practitioner | Speaker

Strategic and results-driven Learning and Development leader with over 10 years of experience designing, implementing, and optimising global learning initiatives. 

Many ambitious, high-achieving women strive to create an impact and leave a legacy, yet they often feel unseen and undervalued in their careers.

If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck, start owning your career and transform how you feel from undervalued to empowered, then you’re in the right place.

Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, looking to be paid what you're worth, craving the confidence to speak up and stand out, or want a career change, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

📌I help all of my clients to achieve their career goals with confidence and clarity.
📌My coaching has empowered them to overcome self-doubt and unlock their full potential. 

I do this with the C4 Career Roadmap:

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Define your vision and set actionable goals.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Overcome self-doubt and build unwavering self-belief.
𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞: Step out of your comfort zone and embrace new challenges.
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦: Manage stress effectively and maintain a balanced approach.

After 8 career changes, 3 redundancies, and 7 promotions, I’ve mastered the art of turning setbacks into opportunities and I’m here to help you do the same!

Ready to get results like my clients have? ✅

✨“my main barrier was talking about myself, selling myself. I wasn't comfortable talking about myself in that way before. And also you made me realise my potential, I've been a barrier to myself in not pursuing anything further in my profession and you helped me to realise that if I put my mind to it, I can do it!” - Client S

✨“Hanane!! I got the job! You were a massive help in encouraging me to do what's best for me and the push that I needed to make the move.” – Maria

✨“Hanane has helped me to develop my confidence, identify my skills and ways to use these, including setting long and short term, realistic goals to boost my motivation.” – Kelsie

You’re not here to play small, and together, we’ll ensure you stand out, leave a legacy, and truly own your career 
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