Leslie Weirich

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Keynote Speaker at LesliesHopeLLC

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Overview

Leslie Weirich is a nationally recognized keynote speaker and author dedicated to mens mental health and military suicide prevention. Leveraging her journalism degree from Indiana University, she founded LesliesHopeLLC to share her personal story and save lives. People describe her as a powerful, authentic, and inspirational speaker who creates instant connection with her audience.

Outside of her professional advocacy, Leslie is a passionate and vocal supporter of the Indiana Hoosiers, her alma maters athletic teams. Her work is deeply intertwined with her personal life, driven by a profound mission to turn personal tragedy into a message of hope and resilience for other families and communities.

Her powerful advocacy work is inspired by the loss of her 20-year-old son, Austin, to suicide in 2016, a story that now forms the core of her mission.

Personality Overview

Self-Confident

Direct & Candid

Vision Oriented

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Military Suicide Prevention
Her primary mission involves speaking at military bases like West Point and to organizations like the Army to prevent suicide among active-duty personnel.
Men's Mental Health
She is a dedicated advocate for reducing the stigma around men's mental health, encouraging open dialogue and hope-driven action.
Youth Mental Wellness
She has direct experience implementing the Sources of Strength suicide prevention program in public and private schools to support young people.

Media Appearances

Leslie has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2017
Keynote Speaker at LesliesHopeLLC
1-2021 - 9-2023
Suicide Prevention Specialist at Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
2-2018 - 5-2020
Talent Acquisition Manager at Interra Credit Union
8-2003 - 1-2009
Marketing Manager at OSOLO OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE INC
6-1997 - 8-2003
Statistical Recruiter at ThinkingAhead Executive Search

Education

Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington

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Exp : 16 Location : Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Keynote Speaker at LesliesHopeLLC
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Insights For Selling To Leslie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leslie is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Leslie

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leslie move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Leslie take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Leslie

Personality Compatibility


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