Founded in 2021, Sheerah Network is a UK-based organisation with a unique multi-faceted approach to
leadership development, diversity consulting, and media production.
Sheerah was the name of a female leader, believed to be of African origin (1 Chronicles 7:24), who built
3 cities. Two of those cities still exist. This prophetic identity underpins the work we do which is
primarily about building (and re-building) - safe spaces, awareness, legacies, and inclusive
communities.
Between them, both Directors have over 30 years’ experience in coaching, mentoring and leading within a
variety of organisations in the UK, Europe, USA, Caribbean and Africa. This enables them to tailor
expertise and intercultural needs.
We care, we understand and we will support you in your situation and in reaching your goals.
Multi‑Award‑Winning Coach & National Community Champion. Lisa Leonce is a multi‑award‑winning Executive, Career, and Leadership Coach and the Co‑Founder of Sheerah Network. She is also the Co‑Director and Producer of the Legacy Documentary Series, a project dedicated to amplifying the leadership stories of people of colour across the UK.
As the founder of efiL Coaching, Lisa is known for helping leaders turn challenges into practical, empowering solutions. She brings deep experience in leadership development, communications, and inclusive practice. A former radio Producer and Presenter of Candid Conversations: Inspiring Legacy, and author of Successful Leadership Traits: An A to Z Guide, she is recognised for creating tools and insights that support lasting leadership impact.
Lisa’s work is grounded in her faith, which shapes her commitment to integrity, compassion, and service. She contributes her expertise through voluntary service within the judiciary, the Police Independent Advisory Group, and the Kyria Network. She also chairs and sits on several boards, championing fairness, representation, and strong governance across sectors.
She is married and a proud mother.
Dr Oge Austin-Chukwu is an executive coach, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and Non-Executive Director with a distinctive background spanning over 30 years in medicine and more than 15 years in leadership coaching. A former GP and senior partner in a busy medical practice, she brings a rare depth of experience in leading under pressure, making critical decisions, and supporting people through complexity and transition.
She holds several medical qualifications including MRCGP, MRCOG, and an MBBS. Her coaching expertise is underpinned by a Diploma in Corporate and Executive Coaching, and certification as a Behavioural Consultant. Former chair of the charity Freedom 2, she currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the board of a medium-sized acute hospital trust, where she chairs several sub-committees and contributes to board-level governance and strategy. Alongside her board work, she is the founder of several businesses, including Reach Coaching, Mok Properties Limited, and ATS Limited. She is also a co-founder of the Sheerah Network, supporting inclusive leadership and organisational transformation. Oge’s work focuses on helping leaders bring clarity to complexity, strengthen decision-making, and lead with confidence and authenticity. Her global perspective has been shaped by extensive travel and cross-cultural experience, strengthening her ability to work with diverse leaders and organisations. Outside of work, she values family (husband and 2 children), faith in God, and community. She enjoys travelling, gardening, and international cuisine. Breakout: Finding Significance and Purpose in your Everyday Living and Pearls of Wisdom. Pearls of Wisdom
Published books include:
Breakout: Finding Significance and Purpose in your Everyday Living and Pearls of Wisdom.
Building Eden: How we built our home with zero experience and not enough money
“When we listen and celebrate what is both common and different, we become a wiser, more inclusive, and better organisation.”
Pat Wadors
Our mission focuses on three key pillars:
Our service portfolio includes: specialist coaching, consultancy services, workshops, focus groups, and through Sheerah Network Productions - podcasts and documentary films.
Our Vision
Our vision is to change the narrative for global majority senior leadership, especially women, by providing support through coaching, workshops, podcasts, documentaries, and helping organisations embed Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and belonging in their culture.
Discover how Sheerah Network is creating opportunities, nurturing leaders, and building stronger communities.
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