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 leader or founder who is delivering results yet still not getting the recognition, opportunities, or visibility you deserve? You are not alone.

Research shows introverts with a bachelor’s degree earn $290K less over their careers than extroverted peers, and $760K less with advanced degrees. Workplaces often 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 an intentional personal brand, introverted leaders and founders are often overlooked.

I know this struggle firsthand. As an introvert, I once believed I had to act extroverted to succeed. Everything changed when I built a personal brand rooted in my strengths. I earned five promotions in under eight years, and later, as a founder, went from avoiding visibility to becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice with a profitable personal brand.

Now, I help introverted leaders and founders do the same through The Introvert Leadership Method and The Brand Visibility Accelerator. These proven systems help you be seen, attract opportunities, and earn more without acting out of character.

💡 With these systems, you will learn how to:
✔ Position your résumé, LinkedIn, and personal brand so your value is clear and compelling
✔ Build influence and visibility without draining your energy
✔ Communicate your strengths in interviews, negotiations, client conversations, and stakeholder meetings
✔ Attract opportunities and step into roles or business growth where your quiet expertise is recognized and rewarded

📈 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, Founder, Oasis Youth Care

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

👉🏽 Ready to turn introversion into your advantage and claim the opportunities you deserve, in your career or your business?
📩 Message me here 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.

Too often, loud gets mistaken for leadership.
But real leadership isn’t about making the most noise.

Some of the most impactful leaders lead quietly.
They lead with calm, clarity, and presence.

They don’t dominate conversations.
They guide them.

They don’t seek the spotlight.
They create space for others to shine.

Leadership isn’t about being the loudest.
Leaders create space, guide conversations, and move with purpose.

And when quiet leaders rise, everyone around them does too.

Your quiet strength is a career asset.
Find out how to use it. Take the Introvert at Work Quiz >>> https://lnkd.in/e8TsqSz5

I help introverted leaders land $150K+ roles & founders attract their 1st client on LinkedIn | Bilingual (EN/FR) Executive Coach & Personal Branding Consultant | Top 20 Career Coach & Top 20 LinkedIn Top Voice in Canada

Years from now, people won’t remember your title.
They’ll remember how you led them.
  
I've coached with 400+ professionals across 15 industries.
The leaders people talk about years later? They all do these 7 things:
 
What Makes You Forgettable:
❌ Leading with your title
❌ Talking about how busy you are
❌ Focusing on tasks over people
❌ Making everything about deadlines
❌ Taking credit for team wins
  
What Makes You Unforgettable:
✔️ Listen more than you speak → People feel heard
✔️ Remember personal details → Shows you care beyond work
✔️ Give credit publicly → Builds loyalty and trust
✔️ Support during tough times → Creates lasting bonds
✔️ Keep your promises → Builds unshakeable credibility
✔️ Stay calm under pressure → Becomes your leadership signature
✔️ Make time for 1-on-1s → Shows people they matter
  
Your projects will end.
Your title will change.
But how you made people feel becomes part of their story.

The leaders I remember most weren’t the loudest or busiest.
They made people feel seen.

Which one of these are you already doing well?
 
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I help introverted leaders land $150K+ roles and elevate their personal brand without endless networking | Certified Executive Coach | Top 20 Career Coach & Top 20 LinkedIn Top Voice in Canada | 400+ client wins

“I’m stuck.”
She told me she couldn’t imagine spending the next chapter of her career counting down to retirement in a Director role that no longer inspired her.
 
She was once passionate about her work.  
Now, she felt like she was just going through the motions.
 
Deep down, she knew she still had more to give.  
She just didn’t know how or if it was “too late” to pivot.
 
That’s where we started.
 
➡️ We assessed her strengths, accomplishments, and leadership style.  
➡️ Completed an energy audit to identify roles and environments that energized her. 
➡️ Repositioned her resume and LinkedIn to clearly communicate her value.
 
She stopped seeing herself as someone winding down.  
And started showing up as the leader she always was.
 
Within weeks, she was interviewing for roles she once thought were out of reach.
Last month, she landed a new role as an Executive Director at a non-profit organization. 
 
If you’re:  
➡️ Worried your experience isn’t relevant anymore. 
➡️ Unsure how to position yourself in a new field. 
➡️ Not hearing back from the roles you really want.

Join me January 7 at 7pm ET for a live webinar where I’ll show managers and directors how to tell their career story, improve their interview skills and land $150K+ offers.
 
👉🏽 Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/gCmMSxJ2

You think you're staying in your role because it's “stable.”
 
But really?
 
 You’re staying because of:
 ▪️ invisible loyalty
 ▪️ fear of stepping out there
 ▪️ not knowing your true value
 
This is the trap so many managers and directors fall into:
 
 ✔️ You feel guilty leaving a team that depends on you
 ✔️ You tell yourself it’s too late to pivot
 ✔️ You question whether you’re even qualified for something better
 
 I stayed in the same field for 14 years before I made my move.
 And here’s what I learned on the other side:
 
 ▪️ Loyalty shouldn’t cost you your growth
 ▪️ Time invested doesn’t mean time wasted
 ▪️ Being capable doesn’t mean being seen or valued
 
For a long time, I told myself I was already stretched.
That there was no room for change.

But the longer I waited, the heavier it felt.
Eventually, change stopped being optional and became necessary.

Coaching didn’t add more to my plate.
It created clarity, gave me time, energy, and direction.

Coaching isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the right things to build a career that actually fits.
 
I’ve lived this transition and helped 400+ professionals do the same.
On average, they gain $36K in salary and step into roles that finally reflect their value.
 
If your goal is to land your next $150K+ role by Spring 2026, now is the time to start.
Book a discovery call and let’s map out a promotion or transition strategy that works for you.
 >>> https://lnkd.in/gyGrMWVg

Kindness at work isn’t soft.
It’s one of the most effective leadership strategies there is.

The moments people remember at work aren’t the big presentations or polished speeches.

They’re the quiet moments most leaders overlook.

▪️Being asked how they’re really doing.
▪️Thanked when no one was watching.
▪️Supported without having to ask.
▪️Having your time and boundaries respected.

These small actions build trust.
And trust is what drives engagement, loyalty, and performance.

What makes quiet leadership powerful is this:
None of these require authority, charisma, or being the loudest voice in the room.
They’re available to anyone willing to lead with intention.
And over time, they compound.

Quiet leadership isn’t about doing more.
It’s doing the small things consistently and letting trust do the rest.

ProCleaning, Consulting & Management Services LLC

HR
Customer services
Marketing
Payroll
Account Management
Business Development

Financial Controller

Memorial Hermann Health System

Accentcare (Venture)

- Manage payroll, accurately calculating payable hours, commissions, and bonuses for 200+ clinicians.
- Process job changes, terminations, and I-9 Employment Verifications for 200+ employees.
- Conduct payroll auditing reports to HR and ensure timely processing.
- Maintain personnel files and track staff on-the-job injury claims.
- Coordinate training, departmental projects, and monthly newsletters.
- Ensure compliance with safety and mandatory training.
- Efficiently manage highly sensitive information and maintain patient confidentiality.

Office Coordinator/HR/Payroll Specialist

- Spearhead the maintenance of strict confidentiality protocols for both patient and organizational information, ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations and standards.
- Take charge of special departmental projects, overseeing their efficient execution to eliminate delays in critical projects, processes, and communications.
- Manage certifications, including CPR, and facilitate mandatory monthly education training for clinicians, ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards.
- Generate daily COVID-19 screening reports, meticulously track COVID-19 work-related projects within the department, and provide daily bed availability reports for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), contributing to streamlined operations.
- Exercise professional judgment and rely on extensive experience to respond promptly to the ever-evolving needs and requirements of the department, ensuring optimal performance.
- Lead the creation and management of departmental monthly newsletters, as well as OASIS training programs for a team of 200+ clinicians, fostering enhanced communication and professional development.
- Conduct thorough research and provide comprehensive responses to inquiries related to departmental functions, offering valuable support to clinical managers and staff.
- Coordinate and create "dummy patient accounts" for training purposes during the onboarding of new employees, streamlining their integration into the organization.
- Deliver training sessions to staff members, equipping them with the necessary skills and expertise in various system processes, enhancing overall efficiency.

Unit Coordinator

- Precisely calculate payable hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and deductions for a team of over 200+ Clinicians, ensuring accurate and timely compensation.
- Assume the role of a diligent reviewer and approver within the API Healthcare My Time & Schedule system for the same group of 200+ Clinicians, guaranteeing seamless scheduling and resource management.
- Skillfully address and resolve payroll discrepancies by conducting in-depth data analysis and collection efforts, resulting in improved accuracy and employee satisfaction.
- Successfully executed a comprehensive cost analysis project for the MH Community Base Transitional Care team, contributing to informed decision-making and resource allocation.
- Led and completed a team improvement project across three branches, enhancing operational efficiency, collaboration, and overall productivity.
- Maintain the integrity of payroll operations by meticulously adhering to established policies and procedures while proactively identifying and reporting necessary changes to the Human Resources department

Senior Office Assistant / Payroll Associate

Mischer Neuroscience Associate


- Managed the streamlined processing of incoming and outgoing referrals, ensuring swift and accurate communication between healthcare providers.
- Expertly scheduled patient appointments, including critical Hospital follow-ups, Pre-Op, and Post-Op visits, and confirmed surgeries for a substantial patient base exceeding 1000 individuals monthly, maintaining optimal patient care.
- Demonstrated effective and professional communication skills while liaising with Physicians, office staff, and over 1000 patients and their families monthly, ensuring clear and empathetic interactions.
- Championed individual professional growth and development, consistently meeting requirements for mandatory and continuing education, while attaining and maintaining high levels of skills competency.
- Acted as a trusted preceptor, mentor, and valuable resource to less experienced staff members, fostering their professional development and ensuring alignment with organizational standards.

Senior Office Assistant

Compensation & Benefits


- Provided intensive coaching to recruits, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and a 100% accuracy rate in fulfilling clients' requests, thereby maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.
- Efficiently managed the scanning and archiving process of over 100+ employee and executive files, consistently achieving accurate and prompt archiving, enhancing data accessibility and security.
- Screened an average of over 70 calls per day with a polite and professional demeanor, expertly communicating accurate and comprehensive messages, ensuring effective and efficient communication channels.

Office Assistant

BBA Finance | Administrator | Payroll | Healthcare | Financial Analyst

A graduate of C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, with a Finance major, Management and Leadership. Professional and proactive, multi-tasker effective in resolving high-priority issues exercising tact, diplomacy, and discretion professionally. Highly skilled, and detail-oriented with extensive experience supporting all administrative areas.

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