Leyna McKenney

About Leyna McKenney

Versatile, driven, and relationship-oriented HR leader, Executive Coach, and Professional Facilitator working in the leadership and development/consulting space. In the HR space, Leyna\'s expertise is in employee relations. She is dedicated to building strong business relationships and creating and maintaining a collaborative, inclusive culture that fosters a sense of belonging.In her coaching, Leyna draws on her extensive L&D industry knowledge and a lifetime of experience in the performing arts, incorporating techniques from theater and dance into her coaching, focusing on executive presence and body awareness. Leyna recognizes that these skills are vital for leaders, and she has seen firsthand through her work as both a coach and a human resources professional that they are imperative for executives who aim to engage, inspire, and connect deeply with not only their teams, but themselves. Leyna’s coaching philosophy underscores the essential need for the integration of personal and professional identities, which allows leaders to build credibility, motivation, and collaboration within a team. She champions a shift from conventional work/life balance to a holistic approach of work/life integration, empowering her clients, from companies such as Moderna and Amazon, to fully embrace their authentic selves in every aspect of their lives. Using this integration of the whole self as a framework, Leyna guides executives in refining their leadership styles, enhancing interpersonal skills, and adeptly navigating the complexities of modern leadership.

Experience

1. Director, Human Resources

   Mobius Executive Leadership

   Jan 2022 — Present · Boston, MA, US

Education

• Purdue Global

  Master of Science, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• Indiana University Bloomington

  M.A., Journalism

  2005 — 2006

• Indiana University Bloomington

  B.A., Sociology, Communication & Culture

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Social Networking
• Relationship Building
• Writing
• Training
• Event Planning
• Logistics & Implementation
• Relationship Management
• Client Services
• Public Speaking
• Client Relations
• Social Media Marketing
• Project Management
• Marketing