about us

Certified Executive Coaching and Leadership Training

I strongly encourage you to take advantage of Nate's offer to connect. Collaborating with Nate has been completely transformative for both AccesSurf as an organization and for me personally and professionally. He has provided invaluable guidance, helping to clarify my role within AccesSurf and positively impacting my life overall. My experience working with Nate has led to significant changes in all areas of my life. The contributions he has made to our organization are truly remarkable. We have been working with him for quite some time and it’s difficult to fully express the depth and value he has brought to our team. A major project that has profoundly influenced our organization and all the work we do now was redefining our mission and vision and establishing our core values. His investment of time and expertise has enriched our entire organization more than I can put into words. I only wish we had the chance to collaborate with Nate years ago! Nate is such a pleasure to work with because of his depth of knowledge and professional expertise but also his personality. He is sincerely genuine and kind and a lot of fun to work with. He has an approach to his work that shows how passionate he is to help people and businesses be successful with the work they do. I hope for all of you that you have a chance to work together.

Cara Short Executive Director, AccesSurf Hawaii

approach

We help organizations scale Leadership Effectiveness through Certified Executive Coaching and Leadership Training. Over the years, we have collaborated with more than 10’000 leaders across diverse industries, always striving to see organizations thrive long after we are gone. We leverage our decades of experience in high-performance environments and are trained to measure healthy high-performance culture. We unlock leadership potential through innovative, interactive, and curated programs like The Coach’s Playbook.

Our team of ICF accredited coaches offers a wide range of assessment tools to meet the goals of your organization. Our commitment to personalization sets us apart, as we select coaches who align with each organization’s unique needs, ensuring seamless integration into their culture. Partner with us to embark on a transformative journey that unleashes your leadership potential and propels your organization to new heights.

clients

We support clients around the world in sectors including but not limited to: humanitarian aid, global logistics, Provincial Government, energy, natural resources, engineering, chemistry, national telecommunications, healthcare, education, real estate development, sport development, retail, career transition, non-profit, and public service.

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Testimonials

"I have known Nate since he was a young man. Nate’s mere presence inspires others. Nate has a strong value system and a keen mind that has allowed him to achieve leadership success throughout the world. He is highly motivated with a work ethic others respect. I have been in the hockey business for over 45 years in the NHL and Team Canada. I’ve been fortunate to get to know a lot of people involved in the game. I have never heard a negative word about Nate Leslie. He is an inspiration to experienced coaches like me in his constant pursuit of getting better."

Andy Murray

NHL Coach of the Year Finalist. IIHF Hall of Fame

"Nate is an outstanding teacher and coach. His background and diverse cultural experiences have inspired him to think beyond old norms to be a creative leader. His style enhances learning. I have seen people working with Nate learn and enjoy their work with success which is a testimony of Nate’s style and passion to make change. Nate, keep push the frontiers of teaching and coaching."

Glen Williamson

Former NHL coach & scout

"As a leader I am constantly pursuing organizational and individual improvement. Nate Leslie’s executive coaching delivered a confidential, personalized experience which creates an ideal environment to expand on strengths while discovering blind spots. Nate subtly applies years of international sport & business experience and his coaching framework to help me achieve measurable personal and organizational high performance transformation."

Del Pedrick

Technical Director - Székelyföldi Jégkorong Akadémia - Romania

Nate Leslie

About the Founder: Nate is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Certified Executive Coach (CEC), Certified Professional Mentor Coach, Master of International Education (M.Ed.) recipient, and former professional hockey player with 30 years in global high-performance environments. He is the host of the Internationally Acclaimed Podcast: Leading with Curiosity. He speaks English, German, Swiss German, & French. His Spanish gets him by in a pinch. He’s watched the sun set on Mount Everest, run out of oxygen scuba diving more than once, slept in an active volcano, and forgot all the lyrics to a song in his first official gig on stage. He’s the father of 2 amazing kids that he and his lovely wife Tara cherish raising in Vancouver’s West End. When not in the service to others, Nate can be found on his guitar at his cabin on the Sunshine Coast.

Volunteer Service: Our Volunteer Legacy Program, Rinks of Hope: Project Mongolia won a Medal of Distinction from the Mongolian Olympic Committee presented by the Canadian Ambassador to Mongolia. Watch our documentary here.