Leah Sefor is South Africa’s go-to life and relationships expert. With over 26 years experience, she is well known for being a straight-talking, take-no-prisoners coach, author, podcaster and speaker whose work is all about 'what it means to be real.’ Leah delivers dynamic coaching experiences, facilitating breakthroughs and giving men and women the wake up calls they need to create a non-negotiable life. Leah’s practice is based in Johannesburg, South African. She works online with individuals, couples and organizations from all over the world to show them a more authentic way of being.

Leah is one of the most booked personal coaches in South Africa, featuring frequently on South African Radio as well appearing regularly on Real Health, a TV lifestyle show on The Home Channe, DStv. Leah is a regular guest expert on local and international podcasts as well as being a frequent contributor for online and print media. Leah made a guest appearance on M-Net’s season 2 of The Bachelor SA as a communications coach and hosted an episode of The Single Wives SA as a relationships expert, which aired on M-Net (South Africa) in 2020.

Leah has a large social media following with thousands of post and video views every week. She writes her own blog and is the author of The Freedom Factor - a book on boundaries. She is the creator of a regular video series called ‘Real Talk’ and created the popular ‘Lockdown Coaching’ video & podcast series. Her new book'That's Not What I Meant! The smart, savvy guide to real communication’was published in June 2021 and is available on Amazon.

In today’s episode Leah shares her journey finding joy and how she arrived at her work helping others get real - in all areas of their life - so that they can be unapologetically themselves. Everything changed for Leah after the birth of her daughter. Leah was in need of support and she found herself at a group for new moms. It was a space meant to share and connect, but everyone seemed to have it all together! When it was Leah’s turn to speak she was honest about her struggles and suddenly everyone else said “me too”. They were all in the same boat, but nobody was being honest about it. As the conversation continued there was a deep connection that happened, and the power of vulnerability that day allowed them all to be honest about how they were really doing, and the support they needed. Leah’s story will remind you that when we are authentically ourselves we create greater space for connection, support, community, and vulnerability, and inspire connection and joy.

“I’ve been inspired ever since that day to support everyone, men and women I come into contact with, to drop the masks, to be more honest, and to share the truth of where they’re at. Because for me the more real we can all get with each other, the more chance we have at making it, and the more this world can transform into a place where all of us can win and experience joy as our authentic selves.”

— Leah Sefor

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bZHrtjAzbksbLWNaak1NM

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-of-inspiring-joy/id1510488632

To connect with Leah and learn more visit her website: www.leahsefor.com Twitter: @leahsefor LinkedIn: @leahsefor Instagram: @leah.sefor Facebook: @leahsefor YouTube: LeahSefor and Podcasts: The Get Real Podcast

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*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.