Leah Wedul Maragos

People Solutions for Business Impact

20+ years of experience in global talent and learning leadership roles​
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Expert in design, development, and implementation of talent processes and leadership development

Consulting superpower: flexibility and creativity to adapt and find a way forward through any challenge

​Located in the West Palm Beach, FL area and available to travel as needed

Since 2017, Leah has been a trusted advisor in talent consulting, drawing on over two decades of global leadership experience at some of the world's most influential companies - including Meta, Fannie Mae, Microsoft, and Accenture. 

Throughout her career, Leah has led the design and execution of enterprise-wide talent and performance strategies, shaping career frameworks, competency models, and change readiness initiatives across diverse, global workforces. Her leadership extended to learning and development, where she oversaw curriculum design, global delivery, and vendor partnerships, ensuring scalable, high-impact learning experiences. Her work consistently drives organizational growth, cultural alignment, and leadership excellence. 

Leah specializes in driving talent program strategy from vision to execution. Her consulting services are designed to deliver measurable impact and include:    

• Needs Assessment - Uncover root causes, define current state, and establish success metrics. 
• Program Planning & Management - Build structured workstreams with clear milestones, deliverables, and resource alignment. 
• Change Management & Communications - Engage stakeholders with targeted messaging and strategic communication plans. 
• Learning Solutions - Design tailored learning experiences that build readiness and track progress across key audiences.

​Leah holds dual master's degrees in human resource development and educational pyschology (counseling and personnel) from the University of Minnesota, along with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Kenyon College. She is certified in a range of industry-leading assessment tools - including Hogan Assessments, Strong Interest Inventory, FIRO-B, and MBTI - and is also a registered 200-hour yoga teacher, bringing a holistic perspective to leadership development and coaching. 

In her spare time, she enjoys scouring vintage shops, gardening, global travel, hosting food and wine gatherings with her husband, and walks with their two pups. 

"Leah's deep talent management expertise, solution design, and operational skills leads to solutions that work. She is collaborative, insightful, and practical."
~ Rebecca Nelson - Chief Learning Officer, Corning, Inc.

ALL Testimonials

Frankie Rae Callahan - Head of People Development, AppDynamics
“Leah partnered with us at AppDynamics to design our Leadership Kickoff where we brought all leaders together to set the stage for the coming year, dive deeper into our leadership principles and build meaningful cross functional connections."

Cathy Mazan Murata - Leadership Development Program Manager, Corning, Inc. 
“Leah's ability to manage complex, strategic projects is unparalleled. Whether it be design, development, or implementation, she is the ultimate organizer and connector of people and process."

Rebecca Nelson - Chief Learning Officer, Corning, Inc. 
“Leah has deep expertise in all aspects of talent management, with superb consulting and project management skills. This killer combo uniquely qualifies her to develop solutions and processes that stick. She is one of the best consultants with whom I've worked in my career."