Leah van King
Writer. Speaker. Creator of Stop Shrinking.
I create emotionally honest work about women's confidence, conditioning, visibility, and self-trust.
Women are often taught to be likable before they are allowed to become fully themselves.To prioritize harmony over honesty.
Performance over self-trust.
Approval over aliveness.My work explores what happens when women stop shrinking- and start telling the truth about who they are, what they want, and how they actually feel.
✨ STOP SHRINKING COURSE
A self-paced course for women ready to stop overthinking, stop people-pleasing, and start trusting themselves.
🔥 WORK WITH ME
1:1 CoachingFor women who are done circling the same patterns
and want real, personal support to change how they show up.
🎤 SPEAKING / WORKSHOPS
“Please come to Sweden and just f*cking talk on stage. We need it here.”
— Anneli R.
I don’t give lectures.
I create experiences that challenge the roles women have been taught to play—
and what becomes possible when they stop.Perfect for:* Women’s events
* Corporate teams
* Conferences
* Retreats & transformational spacesTopics:
* From Likable to Honest: Reclaiming Your Voice
* The Performance Trap: Why Women Feel Stuck Even When They’re “Doing Everything Right”
* Stop Shrinking: Unlearning the Roles That Keep Women Small
* Why Women Don’t Trust Themselves (and how to change that)
Testimonials:“You said what I have felt for decades.”
— Anonymous“I spent years thinking I would eventually ‘become’ the kind of woman I was supposed to be. Your work helped me realize I don’t have to.”
— Kristin A.“You just succinctly stated why I feel all of the rage all of the time.” — Anonymous
For booking inquiries:
[email protected]Available for keynotes, workshops, conferences, retreats, and private events.