Hi, I’m Katy
I’m a growth coach, speaker, and mentor who believes leadership should be human first and not hidden behind corporate jargon.
Over the past 15+ years, I’ve led teams, grown businesses, and learned (the hard way, sometimes!) what it really takes to scale - all while trying to avoid burning out along the way. I’ve seen how easy it is to get caught up in the pressure to do more, be more, and achieve more… while quietly losing sight of what really matters.
That’s why the heart of my work is about clarity - helping leaders, teams, and business owners understand their values, align with their purpose, and find the confidence to grow in a way that actually feels good.
When I was made Managing Director at Social Chain, I experienced imposter syndrome for the first time, and it completely floored me.
Since then, I’ve discovered that imposter syndrome doesn’t just disappear (70% of successful people experience it at some point), but it can become a superpower.
These days, I help people reframe that feeling - using it as proof that they’re stepping into new levels of growth, rather than a sign that they don’t belong.
Another big turning point in my career was learning the power of knowing my personal values. When I finally figured out what gave me energy (and what drained it), everything changed - from how I made decisions to how I built teams.
Values work is at the core of my coaching, mentoring, workshops, and keynotes because I really do believe it’s the number one foundation for meaningful growth.
70% of successful people experience imposter syndrome.
Today…
My work is all about creating space for honest conversations and helping others on their journey. Two of my personal values are learning and helping others, and they show up in everything I do.
I split my days between consultancy work (helping brands find clarity and grow in a way that feels sustainable), speaking at events and conferences, mentoring leaders and business owners 1:1, and running Blank Space Content, the content studio I co-founded in Manchester.
Blank Space is a place for brands and creators to experiment, learn, and create - which keeps me close to the fast-moving world of digital storytelling while helping others bring their ideas to life.
No two weeks look the same, but the thread through all of it is the same: helping people and businesses grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Official Bio
Katy Leeson is best known for her time as Managing Director at Social Chain UK, where she scaled one of the world’s most influential social media agencies alongside Steven Bartlett.
Under her leadership, Social Chain became a powerhouse of digital culture, delivering high-impact campaigns for global brands and redefining what it meant to build a modern, people-first business.
Following her success at Social Chain, Katy went on to become CEO of Relentless Media, where she helped grow the fanbase at Salford City FC and launched The Overlap (now one of the UK’s most successful YouTube sports shows!)
With over 15 years of experience in leadership, digital strategy, and brand growth, including roles with MediaCom, Luxe Collective, Nadine Merabi and Glowwa - Katy now works as a speaker and growth mentor / coach, supporting ambitious individuals and teams to unlock clarity, confidence and meaningful results.
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