TESTIMONIALS
While I was flattered that Leah chose our stage to share her story, I was also aware of the scrutiny she was likely bringing upon herself. If there is one thing you don’t do in hockey, it’s speak out. Or rock the boat. Or challenge the status quo.
It wasn’t lost on me how much courage it was going to take to be completely vulnerable in a room full of mostly men. Let alone have the video of her talk shared with the entire hockey community and sports world at large.
But the day came, and I watched as Leah confidently walked on stage. I was unsure how our audience would react, but I trusted her words would resonate with them. When she finished, they gave her a standing ovation. ~ Aaron Wilbur, Coaches Site Founder
If you want to wake up your audience to take a chance and live up to their potential, Leah's captivating keynote is sure to deliver. Rated as one of SHEday 2019's top speakers - Leah owned the stage delivering a riveting, engaging and authentic account of how to soar with your strengths and deliver on your dreams...simply inspiring! ~ Marina James, SHEDay Founder
Leah Hextall was a reporter for ESPN's coverage of the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. Leah did an outstanding job handling multiple assignments during the tournament. Her interviews were insightful and got great answers from the players. She had great knowledge of the history of the tournament and the teams that she reported in game that differentiated our coverage. She was great to work with and had a great work ethic. I believe she can be asset to any broadcast team. ~ Bill Graff, ESPN Sr. Coordinating Producer
We had Leah as our keynote speaker for our Junior A Hockey Sportsman’s Dinner - she was amazing! Her message of perseverance, commitment and encouragement was excellent and inspiring to all in attendance! Her message was high energy, witting and captivating! We would highly recommend Leah to anyone looking for a motivational speaker. ~ Debra Kasprick, Neepawa Titans Board Member
Leah is a hard working, informed, and articulate sports broadcaster. I had the opportunity to work with her in my role as performance trainer with Rogers SN NHL. Her work on the desk, hosting hockey broadcasts and panel discussions, was excellent -- always on point and dynamic. While already established and experienced, she took direction well in an effort to continually build on her skills. I was also able to work indirectly with her on a number of feature profiles she reported, and I was equally impressed with her acumen in that role. It's worth noting that she is particularly strong at conducting meaningful interviews. Her intelligence and enthusiasm combine to make her a natural fit for any pro sports broadcasting market ~ Bob Babinski, Performance Trainer
