Our Team
About Lead Star
Our clients are diverse – so is our team. We’re an eclectic group of professionals whose expertise is called upon frequently to help organizations thrive. We find it invigorating to bring our breadth of talents and years of experience to every project.
We share some pretty important, common beliefs.
- Leadership is a verb
- Leadership can be taught
- The best leaders have organizations represented throughout their culture
Learn more about us by clicking on our bios.
Courtney Lynch
Lead Star co-founder, Courtney Lynch, is a 20-year leadership expert. From facilitating executive team sessions, to delivering high-value keynotes and conducting engaging workshops to Lead Star’s diverse portfolio of clients, it’s no wonder Courtney’s passion for leadership is contagious. Read more
Angie Morgan
Angie co-founded Lead Star to help professionals understand how they can achieve greater success by implementing leadership practices into their work routines. Her remedy: designing leadership programs that are culturally relevant for her clients and focused on results. Angie inspires individuals to take action. Read more
Morag Barrett
Morag is a highly effective speaker, facilitator and coach for new managers and seasoned executives. Originally from the UK, she has worked with a wide range of cultures and businesses developing high potential individuals and teams across the United States, Europe and Asia. Read more
Eric Spencer
With a background in Operations and Product Development, Eric brings a no-nonsense perspective and a business-centric focus to his work. He is a highly effective speaker, facilitator, and coach for both new managers and seasoned executives alike. Read more
Sean Lynch
Sean’s early leadership accomplishments occurred post-Yale, as a United States Air Force F-16 fighter pilot. After completing military service, Sean applied his leadership experience to the airline industry as a commercial pilot. Read more
Ben Whiting
Ben is an award-winning actor, playwright, corporate speaker, and entertainer. He began developing his presentation skills as a child, when he discovered a love of magic and theatre. This passion eventually inspired him to turn to leadership development, where he could help others develop their communication skills and their ability to influence. Read more
Ruby Vesely
Ruby is a highly skilled human resources and organizational development professional with more than fifteen years’ experience in high-tech, non-profit, and healthcare organizations. Read more
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