
WHO WE ARE?
Legacies Leadership Group inspires and guides leaders and teams to elevate their leadership, equipping them with transformational tools to maximize their impact for good. We specialize in helping leaders who serve the public good unlock their potential and accelerate positive change at work, at home, and in community.
OUR CORE SERVICES
OUR MISSION
Where vision meets purpose, and change begins.
"I inspire and guide leaders and teams to elevate their leadership, and equip them with transformational tools to maximize their impact for good."
- Coach V
At Legacies Leadership Group, we believe every leader has the potential to create lasting positive change. We exist to help values-driven leaders and organizations unlock that potential, strengthen their impact, and build meaningful legacies in their communities.
OUR FOUNDER
About Dr. V Lynette McElhaney
Dr. V. Lynette McElhaney — also known as Coach V — is a nationally recognized leadership transformation expert with over 20 years of experience guiding mission-driven leaders through complexity, crisis, and change. As the founder of Legacies Leadership Group and former Oakland City Council President, she brings a rare combination of public sector leadership, trauma-informed insight, and executive coaching mastery.
With certifications from Maxwell Leadership, Martinelli, and Cialdini, Dr. McElhaney blends evidence-based methodologies with lived experience to help CEOs, senior executives, and mission-driven organizations scale impact, increase revenue, and lead with authenticity. Her approach is deeply rooted in purpose, shaped by resilience, and focused on building legacies that last.

WHAT WE DO?
Discover how our services empower leaders to lead with clarity and purpose
Executive Coaching
We offer 3–12 month coaching partnerships for leaders and executive teams, focused on aligning vision, clarifying purpose, and driving performance through personalized support and strategic leadership development.
Organizational Development
We design and facilitate tailored retreats, assessments, and planning sessions that strengthen team communication, build purpose-driven cultures, and support long-term organizational growth and impact.
Leadership Training & Events
Through interactive workshops and leadership events, we equip individuals and teams with practical tools to lead with confidence, communicate with impact, and drive mission-aligned results.
Speaking & Keynotes
Our speaking engagements inspire audiences with actionable insights on leadership, influence, inclusion, and resilience—rooted in real-world experience and tailored to your mission and goals.
NEXT EVENTS
Keep Your Dream Alive:
A 5-session Mastermind
A Dream Lab for High-Achieving Women
Saturdays
from 28 June 2025
9:00 AM onwards

CONTACT US
Connect with us today to begin your leadership journey
Whether you're ready to grow your team, elevate your leadership, or design a transformational experience—we’re here to help you lead with clarity and impact.
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