The two met during an excruciating training exercise at Quantico. They became fast friends while serving in the Corps as they both learned to lead in a highly competitive environment where 94% of their peers were men.  The US Marine Corps remains the military branch with the fewest women - out of 180,000 warriors only 1000 are female officers. After ending their military careers as decorated officers, Angie and Courtney went on to hold successful executive positions in civilian life. Angie launched her career as a pharmaceutical sales representative, where she was continuously recruited and promoted among leading corporations such as Pfizer and Merck.  Courtney led a successful software sales management career responsible for 8 figure sales and then, upon completion of her law degree from William & Mary School of Law, practiced law at a leading international firm. 

   It was this unique and parallel military background that brought them together in 2002 to embark on yet another challenging mission: to share their insights on leadership development with other professionals to help them become more confident, efficient and successful in their personal and professional lives.   They began by writing their book, Leading from the Front, which quickly rose to best-seller status.  They also co-founded a consulting firm, Lead Star.

   Lead Star clients consistently remark that it is difficult to find women in Lead Star’s demographic who can speak credibly on the topic of leadership.   Their message empowers audiences to strive for the success they desire in all of the roles they fill at work, home and in life. 

Participants in any Lead Star session walk away with:

• A new, refined definition of leadership.  There are many misconceptions about what a leader is and what a leader does.  Leadership is often defined by power, perks and job title.  But these notions of leadership couldn’t be further from the truth.  Leadership is about one’s ability to influencing outcomes and inspire others. 
• A thorough understanding of the specific qualities and traits leaders possess and best practices for developing these qualities in themselves.  Many people do not discuss leadership as a well-defined concept.  It is often viewed as one of those “you know it when you see it” skills.  Lead Star demonstrates that there are key traits all leaders possess and that leadership can be taught. 
• An enhanced strategy for maximizing their leadership potential, including a leadership principle reminder card that serves as a roadmap for implementation and assessment of their developing leadership capabilities after the session.