Cheryl Leone, the "She" of "He Said, She Said"

Cheryl J. Leone
Catalyst Group, Inc.
Chief Energy Officer
Biographical Information
Contact: cjleone@catalystgroupinc.com

PRESENT:

  • Principal, Catalyst Group, Inc.; an executive level mentoring company that works with professional service practices with emphasis in small to medium size law firms. 
  • Facilitator and coaching to individuals on values based living 
  • Speaker, Author and Writer; published 
  • Columnist: Law Firm Coach Lawyers Weekly NC SC 
  • Columnist: Soaring Eagles; published six states in paralegal publications 
  • Blog: www.lawfirmcoachblog.com

SUMMARY OF CAREER:

  • 46 years law firm experience with 25 years of career in law firm management 
  • Served as General Manager 2 major law firms 
  • Former Retail Business Owner 
  • Mentor to small and medium size law firms on business development 
  • Former Chairperson, Law Office Management Division, NCATL; Note: Developed and created concept for Academy to have a section made up of management personnel; adopted by the Academy 2001; elected Chairperson 2001, 2002 
  • Member, Law Office Management, NCBA 
  • Member, American Bar Association; Small Office Management 
  • Facilitator Catalyst Law Firm Retreats Dream, Believe, Dare, Do 
  • National Speaker to professional organizations on subjects that are designed to teach how to manage, master and market your practice in the 21st Century 
  • Selected for inclusion in the Women’s Advantage Calendar for 2008; a national daily calendar module with one quote per day from women business owners 
  • Interviewed and quoted in recent ABA book publication 50 Legal Careers for Non-Lawyers by Ursula Furi-Perry (2009) 
  • Columnist: Fifty Plus Magazine "He Said She Said" with Dave Favor

Catalyst believes in value based management, positive work culture, high performance training and implementation of best business practices designed to create a for-profit practice without sacrificing quality product and exceptional client service. In addition Ms. Leone works with small businesses under her philosophy of From Start to Never Finished. Catalyst is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Ms. Leone is known for her high energy visionary work with law firms. She focuses on speaking and mentoring and the mentoring law firms to achieve profitability. She has brought the art of best business practices to the practice of law. She believes in strong work and life ethics coupled with a positive work culture and true team interaction between lawyers and non-lawyers. She delivers her speeches with humor coupled with a common sense approach to law firm management and marketing.

Learn more or book Dave and Cheryl to speak

Favor & Leone Speaking Topics 2011

Law Firms

  From Expert to Advocate
  Lawyers Are From Mars
  From Planning to Profit
  The Ties That Bind
  It is a Want or a Need?
  Soaring Eagles
  Integrated Marketing
  Leadership for Lawyers

Self-Mastery and Motivation

  Gone for the Gold - Be Back Later 
  Why Wolves Eat Their Young
  Everyone Should own a Flak Jacket
  The Tombstone Theory
  Dream, Believe, Dare, Do
  It's Not Our Daddy's World
  Leadership – Theory + Practice
  Self-Mastery – Theory + Practice

"Over the years we have felt privileged to work with many business professionals in all situations. Out of this has come a sincere desire to provide a mentoring relationship to professional practice and business owners. Our goal is to share our experiences and our knowledge in such a manner that allows business professionals to make good decisions about themselves, their firms and their personal growth. This is the best part of Catalyst! This is the best part of us. "

~Cheryl Leone & Dave Favor

WISE Business Leader Blog

Law Firm Coach Blog

Catalyst Group, Inc.

 

Testimonials

"Dave & Cheryl are a dynamic duo and bring a lot to the table for their events. With years of experience and an intricate understanding of the topics presented, they leave you with a feeling that you have not only learned more about the topics presented but also more about yourself and your life. They are interesting speakers and are sure to keep you engaged with an abundance of knowledge and a little humor sprinkled throughout. Their leadership course is a must for anyone looking to broaden their horizon."

~Natalie Armstrong, Attorney, South Carolina

"Having attended one of Dave & Cheryl’s presentations, it is obvious that they have a great understanding of the subject matter based on years of combined experience. Dave presents theory in a manner that is understandable regardless of your education level. Cheryl translates the theories into practical application. It is clear that Cheryl & Dave share an enthusiasm and passion for empowering others."

~Patrice Ray, Attorney, North Carolina

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