Leigh-Ann is blessed with the uncanny ability to bring an element of positivity to everyone she interacts with while she silently battles her own personal struggles.
From a career driven go-getter to fighting for her life
Leigh-Ann is a cancer survivor, who although is very shy, plucked up the courage to share her cancer journey with everyone at a breast cancer awareness campaign Discovery held in 2016. Even though it was her first time, speaking to an audience, she shared her very emotional story, which left the crowd crying and laughing at the same time.
Her goal was not just to share her story, but to educate women on this taboo subject. This phenomenal person, despite still having to go for treatments, she never fails to be a sounding board to all her peers.
When failure is not an option
Leigh-Ann brings an element of positivity to everyone she interacts with. She loves engaging and interacting with different people across the business and continuously learns and shares that knowledge.
This phenomenal person, despite still having to go for treatments, never fails to be a sounding board to all her peers. She's consistently a top performer and does her job excellently.
A great mind who likes interacting with like-minded individuals
"I make sure daily that my managers all have support to enable them to achieve what they need to get through the days."
Reaching for greatness
In recognition for her outstanding work and passion, Leigh Ann recently was nominated and won a Star Award. Her mantra for success she says is “we should always aspire to greatness, even when we find ourselves in circumstances that make us feel anything but great!
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