Most leaders don’t struggle because they’re not capable.

They struggle because:

They’re promoted and expected to “figure it out”

They lead people before they understand the role

They repeat patterns they never had time to question

Leadership failure usually isn’t dramatic.

It’s Slow. Quiet. And Avoidable.

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At Leaderis, we work from a simple belief:

Leadership needs support while it’s happening, not only in hindsight.

That’s why our work sits close to reality:
Real people, real teams, real pressure.

Sometimes that includes feedback.
Sometimes it includes alignment, trust, or decisions.

The point isn’t the skill.
It’s the growth.

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Leaders grow while leading and that’s exactly where support matters.

We work with leaders at every stage

First-time managers

Caring, unsure, and determined not to get it wrong.

Managers & leaders

Wanting to lead clearly, make tough decisions, and stay human.

Leadership teams

Needing to reset

how they lead

together, not just

what they deliver.

Leadership looks different in each context.

The need is similar: practical, real-time support while leadership is happening.

Workshops & practice sessions

Hands-on. Focused. Immediately applicable.

These sessions are built around real leadership situations, not generic examples.

Managers practice:

setting expectations clearly
giving feedback that doesn’t escalate or disappear
holding accountability without becoming rigid
responding in the moment, not days later

The goal isn’t to “cover material.”
It’s to leave with language, clarity, and confidence they can use the next day.

Duration: 60 minutes to 3 hours

RiseBud

AI-powered support between sessions, when leadership actually happens.

RiseBud was created for first-time managers who are learning leadership while already doing the job.

Using AI, RiseBud supports leaders:

before tough moments, helping them prepare with clarity
after challenging days, offering reflection and perspective
in between meetings and decisions, when things move fast

RiseBud doesn’t replace leadership development.
It extends it- using AI to provide structure, reflection, and practical guidance in real time.

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Leadership Offsites

Real alignment. Honest dialogue. Practical commitments.

Offsites create space for leadership teams to step out of day-to-day pressure and look at how they lead together.

This work focuses on:

surfacing patterns that slow the team down
clarifying roles, ownership, and decision-making
strengthening trust without forcing harmony
agreeing on what needs to change, and who owns it

Teams don’t leave with slogans.
They leave with shared understanding and clear commitments.

Duration: Tailor to your needs

1:1 Coaching

Sometimes leadership growth happens in a single moment:
a conversation, a decision, a transition.

1:1 coaching helps leaders:

prepare for difficult situations
reflect after things don’t go as planned
make sense of patterns they keep repeating
strengthen judgment, not dependency

This work is personal, practical, and grounded in real leadership pressure.

Duration: 5–6 sessions, 60 minutes each

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I’m Hana Zacay.

HR leader. Leadership consultant. Creator of RiseBud. President-Elect, San Diego ATD (Association for Talent Development).

I work with leaders at different stages, from first-time managers to leadership teams- inside growing organizations.

I believe leadership doesn’t need to be perfect.
It needs to be supported.

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If you’re developing leaders and something here feels uncomfortably familiar-

that’s usually a good place to start.

858-933-6959

hana@leaderisconsulting.com