Lissa Appiah

Overview and Strengths

Lissa Appiah is a multiple award-winning Executive Coach and the Founder of WeApply Canada, a career and leadership development firm committed to helping introverted leaders and their teams thrive. With a career spanning over 14 years in the Canadian federal public service, Lissa held progressive roles in policy, operations, and human resources, earning five promotions in under eight years and recognition including the Deputy Minister’s Award of Excellence.

As a bilingual Certified Career Strategist and ICF member, Lissa has coached and trained over 1,000 professionals across North America, guiding high-potential individuals and leadership teams to strengthen executive presence, articulate their value, and lead with authenticity. She specializes in supporting professionals who feel overlooked or underleveraged, helping them advance into leadership roles without compromising who they are.

Lissa’s expertise has been trusted by Fortune 500 companies, governments, and mission-driven organizations. She is globally recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice and personal branding expert, known for helping leaders and founders build credibility, visibility, and influence through their career stories.

Lissa brings a calm yet strategic presence to her coaching, grounded in deep training in organizational coaching, leadership development, and behavioural assessment. She believes in redefining leadership by centering quiet strength, clarity, and purpose, empowering clients to lead on their own terms.