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Leeanne Hudson

CEO and Owner of HudsonTide Consulting

Business & Executive Coach

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Professional Bio

Leeanne is a seasoned coach, quality and food safety systems leader, and project manager dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve excellence through strategic alignment, a proactive culture, and streamlined processes. With a strong background in manufacturing and executive recruiting, she has led initiatives that drive productivity, engagement, and collaboration.

Throughout her career, Leeanne has coached leaders and teams in cost optimization, executive transitions, and team development—delivering measurable results such as multi-million-dollar savings, a 15% reduction in customer complaints, and high-performance strategy implementations completed ahead of schedule with a 34-point increase in engagement. She has also developed global training frameworks that increased resilience, reduced harm incidents by 25%, and enhanced team engagement across 12 facilities. Additionally, Leeanne has aligned hiring strategies with market needs and mentored professionals in technical, sales, and leadership roles.

She holds certifications in Business & Executive Coaching, High-Performance Team Development, and conflict resolution, along with advanced degrees in Food Science and Biology. Leeanne brings a unique blend of analytical rigor and emotional intelligence to her work and has contributed to industry-wide improvements through her role on the Quality & Safety Standardization Committee in Washington.

Born in Canada, Leeanne recently became an American citizen and remains active in her community. When not coaching, you’ll find her downhill skiing, playing pickleball, enjoying her book club, practicing yoga, or spending time with her family—especially at the beach or on the boat.

Her mission is clear: to elevate leaders and organizations by fostering cultures of continuous improvement, collaboration, and balance.

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Education:
University of Guelph 1996 Masters in Food Science (Food Safety & Quality)
Volunteer Work:
Humane Society
Hurricane Helene Relief
School Rocks Tool Box
Boy Scouts of America
St Joan of Arc
Liberty Tree Elementary
Lake Norman High FAB
Dale Carnegie Trainer
St. Raphael's Gardening Angel
Meals on Wheels
S.M.I.L.E.
N.S. Youth Soccer
'Tangy Tornados Assistant Meet Coordinator, Referee, etc.
Girl Child Network in Africa
Various Soup Kitchens
Chapter Affiliation
North Carolina
Areas of Expertise
Leadership