About Me
I’m Shana Leigh Simmons
Certified Professional Life Coach (CPC) and founder of Leigh Layne, LLC.
My journey into life coaching wasn’t just academic—it was deeply personal. With degrees in psychology and sociology, I thought I had all the answers, but life taught me that real wisdom comes from experience, not just textbooks.
I’ve faced my own moments of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future. Those experiences didn’t break me, they shaped me into the coach I am today. When I work with clients, I don’t just understand their struggles intellectually; I understand them emotionally, because I’ve been there, too.
Leigh Layne, LLC was born from this deeply personal understanding that life’s greatest challenges often become our most powerful foundations for growth. I’ve spent almost a decade helping individuals and families navigate life’s most complex construction projects—from blended family dynamics to major life transitions. However, my expertise goes far beyond my credentials.
My passion for understanding how people can reach their highest potential began in my teens, when I became fascinated by the incredible potential I saw in people around me, yet blown away by how many couldn’t see it in themselves. I recognized early that insecurity runs rampant in our society, preventing people from building the lives they truly love.
Drawing from years of corporate experience managing teams and optimizing processes across various business environments, I understood the power of structured transformation and systematic growth. This corporate foundation, combined with my passion for human potential, inspired me to become an entrepreneur and launch Leigh Layne, LLC—turning my calling into a business dedicated to helping others.
Through my own transformation—including navigating the complex challenges of becoming a stepmom and supporting my husband through military service—I discovered that coaching wasn’t just my calling, it was my way of helping others repair their foundations and construct lives they genuinely love.
At Leigh Layne, LLC, we help people build extraordinary lives through compassionate, professional coaching. We transform life’s complex challenges—from blended family dynamics to major transitions—into foundations for authentic growth, helping clients discover their potential and create lasting, meaningful change. Our vision extends beyond individual transformation—we’re working to normalize and celebrate the pursuit of mental wellbeing and personal development, building a society where life coaching is recognized as transformative support.
Whether you’re navigating stepparent challenges, maintaining your identity as a military spouse, supporting teens through their formative years, or simply ready to rebuild your life from the ground up, you’ll receive the same commitment: empathetic guidance rooted in professional expertise, corporate leadership experience, and lived experience as someone who’s walked similar paths.
My Approach
My signature approach is the 5-Step Life Construction Process™—a systematic methodology I’ve developed to help clients build extraordinary lives from the ground up. We begin with a Site Survey to assess your current situation, then move into Blueprint Creation where we design your personalized transformation plan. Next comes Foundation Laying, where we establish the core habits and mindsets that will support lasting change. During the Construction phase, we build new patterns and behaviors that align with your vision. Finally, we add the Finishing Touches—refining and maintaining your new life structure so you can confidently navigate whatever comes next. This process transforms overwhelming life challenges into manageable, actionable steps that create real, sustainable change.
Mission
Leigh Layne, LLC’s Mission Statement:
We help individuals build extraordinary lives through compassionate, professional coaching. We transform life’s complex challenges into foundations for authentic growth, helping people discover their potential and create lasting, meaningful change.