Meet the core team and instructors helping you turn business development into consistent action.
The core team
CEO & Founder of peakleap
Anja is a seasoned peakleap instructor and lawyer with over a decade of experience guiding partners and associates at the world's leading law firms, developing winning strategies that elevate associates to partnership and partners to market leadership.
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Director of Learning and Development at peakleap
Daniel is a peakleap instructor with over 15 years of global experience coaching elite athletes and consultants. He leverages his expertise in leadership and education to apply strategies from sports to business, enhancing team dynamics and driving excellence in professional service firms.
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Director of Customer Success at peakleap
Sabine is a peakleap instructor with experience working with leading football clubs and companies. Her background in e-commerce and organisational management, combined with a passion for AI and technology, allows her to apply and share her expertise at peakleap.
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Brand & Communications Coordinator
Emily coordinates brand and communications for peakleap and FITI, shaping how both brands are presented across LinkedIn, newsletters, website content, and onboarding communications. She turns complex ideas around business development, AI, and revenue systems into clear, consistent messaging that helps professionals and firms understand how to turn relationships into revenue.
Social Media Manager
Charlotte supports peakleap and FITI as the Social Media Manager, turning complex ideas around business development, AI, and revenue systems into engaging content across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. She helps shape how peakleap and FITI show up visually and strategically across social platforms.
Our instructors
Founder of Gemma Francis Consulting
Gemma is a peakleap instructor with over a decade of experience in business development, advising partners and associates at boutique and global law firms, with a background in law, journalism, and marketing.
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Performance & Influence Expert
Jonathan is a peakleap instructor with over 15 years of experience in influence, communication, and performance coaching. He has advised professionals from Fortune 500 companies and law firms, with a background in mentalism, psychology, and strategic consulting.
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Strategic Advisor & Leadership Coach
Ralph is a peakleap instructor with three decades of experience in law, strategy, and leadership coaching. He helps leaders and teams tackle complex challenges with clarity and confidence, using his Imagine–Empower–Build framework to drive practical results.
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Principal Trainer & Presentation Designer
Valerie is a peakleap instructor with over 15 years of experience in law, consulting, and professional services, helping experts craft and deliver powerful presentations that turn complex ideas into clear, confident messages that inspire trust and action.
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Founder of Resonance Guide
Sunny is a peakleap Instructor, founder of Resonance Guide, and former Davis Polk lawyer. She advises lawyers and law firms on using LinkedIn strategically to increase visibility, build thoughtful client relationships, and support long-term business development.
CEO of FjordStream Advisors, Legal Strategy & Transformation Advisor
Bjarne is a peakleap Instructor with three decades of experience in legal leadership, strategy, and transformation. As a former Global General Counsel and author, he advises legal leaders and law firms on the future of legal services, AI-driven change, and leadership in the profession.
More to come! We're constantly enhancing our offerings to meet the evolving needs of professional service firms. Soon, we'll be introducing additional expert instructors and specialized workshops designed to address the unique challenges your teams face.
Our philosophy
At peakleap, we know the pace and pressure of the professional services world – whether you're leading a firm or building your own career.
At peakleap, we partner with both professional service firms and individual experts in building the skills, strategies, and systems needed for long-term success.
With a team composed of top-tier leaders, we bring practical experience and innovative approaches to help firms and individuals overcome challenges and seize opportunities. Whether you're upskilling your team, refining your firm's positioning, or advancing your own career, we offer tailored solutions that lead to measurable growth.
We are dedicated to empowering firms to unlock their full potential and lead with confidence in today’s dynamic landscape. We believe that long-term success is built on continuous growth, strategic clarity, and a strong commitment to excellence.
Our expertise spans a tailored Accelerator Program, a cutting-edge e-learning platform, comprehensive people development initiatives, strategic consulting services, and innovative recruitment and retention strategies.
By integrating personal development, learning, and strategy, we create a foundation for measurable, lasting success. This holistic approach ensures that our clients are equipped to grow sustainably and stay ahead in an ever-evolving market.
We specialize in addressing the unique needs of professional service firms. From our Accelerator Program and e-learning platform to strategic consulting and people development, our solutions are designed to boost team performance, drive growth, and strengthen retention.
At peakleap, we provide professional service firms with proven frameworks, practical tools, and strategic guidance that create immediate traction and long-term value. Whether you're driving business development, refining leadership skills, building a strategic roadmap, or enhancing your team's capabilities, our solutions ensure sustainable success.
Our expertise spans four core areas: the peakleap Accelerator program with a firm-focused e-learning platform, people development initiatives, strategic recruitment and retention solutions, and tailored consulting services. Each pillar is designed to help your firm adapt, grow, and lead in today's competitive professional services market.
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