Catalyst Champion For Change
Speaker | Author | Coach
Client Review…
We were fortunate to have Leslie Register host a virtual education session for our employees. As part of our corporate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we wanted to have an open discussion about addiction and support for those in our community who face addiction challenges. Leslie was an incredible speaker and engaged our employees through her candor, empathy, and invitation to all to share their own experiences with and perceptions of addiction. Our session was both collaborative and insightful—a difficult task in a virtual setting. Leslie made a real impact on our group and we recommend her wholeheartedly to other organizations looking to deepen their understanding of addiction and recovery. Citisoft, (Read more client reviews below…)
Collaborative Speaker
I inspire audiences to embrace change and pursue wellness so they can release the weight of yesterday and fully step into the power of today. As a natural storyteller and engaging speaker, I guide others to uncover their inner champion, let go of limiting beliefs, and stand confidently in the present — ready to create a life of purpose, freedom, and fulfillment. With a message rooted in personal transformation, faith, and resilience, I help people realize that lasting change is not only possible — it’s already within them.
Recovery Coach
By sharing my personal journey of experience, strength, and hope, I partner with others as they pursue meaningful change. I believe wellness is often born through discomfort — when we lean into the pain, we create space for growth, healing, and new beginnings. My proven 3-step strategy — Uncover, Discover, and Act — empowers individuals to gain clarity, break free from what’s holding them back, and take intentional steps toward the life they truly want.
Interactive Facilitator
As a certified facilitator and curriculum developer, I design learning experiences that foster engagement, collaboration, and real-world application. My interactive courses are rooted in practical tools and meaningful dialogue, with a focus on change management, strategic planning, and personal development — including 12-step recovery principles. My goal is to equip individuals and teams with the insight and confidence to navigate change and lead with purpose.
Storyteller
Words have the power to spark change, inspire growth, and ignite new beginnings. As a persuasive storyteller, my hope is that the stories I share will encourage readers to listen to what’s calling them — to lean in, take action, and pursue the transformation they desire. Read more in my book, Double Shot of Sober, subscribe to the newsletter, Double Shot Talk and click over to the Blog.
About Leslie
Leslie Register is a recovery advocate, Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS), Substance Abuse Specialist (SAS), certified life coach, published author, speaker, and executive leader. Originally from Palm Harbor, Florida, Leslie now calls the Carolinas home, where she serves as a Peer Support Specialist while empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to embrace meaningful change.
Before transitioning into the behavioral health field, Leslie built a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years in executive leadership within the multifamily housing industry. She led large regional portfolios across the Southeast, managed multimillion-dollar operations, developed high-performing teams, and championed organizational transformation. Today, she brings that same strategic leadership, compassion, and people-first approach to helping individuals navigate recovery and create lasting life change.
A career mom and woman in long-term recovery, Leslie shares her powerful story of transformation in her debut book, Double Shot of Sober: A Story of Change, Growth, and New Beginnings. Her lived experience of overcoming addiction, rebuilding her life, and embracing change has become the foundation of her personal brand, Catalyst Champion for Change, where she helps others break through limitations, discover their purpose, and create meaningful, lasting transformation.
Leslie’s approach is both strategic and compassionate. Whether she is partnering with healthcare providers, coaching someone in recovery, speaking to an audience, or leading organizational change, she equips others with the confidence and practical tools to move beyond their current circumstances toward a life of hope, purpose, and possibility.
Her passion for serving others extends beyond her professional roles. Leslie proudly serves as Board Chair of Potter House Recovery. Throughout her career, she has also served as a Rotarian, SCORE business mentor, and Program Facilitator at Sea Haven Youth Crisis Center, reflecting her lifelong commitment to leadership, mentorship, and community service.
At the heart of everything Leslie does is a simple but powerful message: Release Yesterday. Embrace Today. She believes that every person has the ability to rewrite their story, and through courage, connection, and intentional action, new beginnings are always possible.