Meet Licia

Renewal Expert
Leadership & Personal Growth Coach
Author of When Your Soul Whispers

Her Story of Renewal

Behind the title, tenure, and smile, Licia Thompson-Young knows what it’s like to look successful on the outside but feel stuck and overwhelmed on the inside. After decades in corporate leadership—navigating divorce, caregiving, grief, and empty nesting—she discovered the power of aligning values with clarity to rebuild a thriving life and career.

That journey transformed her. Today, Licia is the Renewal Expert, guiding mid-level leaders to stop merely surviving and start thriving—with heart-led passion, power, and purpose.

For Licia, renewal isn’t just a mindset—it’s a full-body experience. She believes that true growth is strengthened when mental clarity and physical vitality work together. Through her own practice of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), she’s seen how movement builds confidence, discipline, and focus—principles that mirror her RISE™ framework and bring balance to both work and life

The Renewal Advantage

With 22+ years of national corporate leadership experience in workers’ compensation, including serving as National Director of Return to Work, Managed Care, and Vendor Relations, Licia understands the unique challenges organizations face in retention, compliance, and employee wellbeing. She bridges those organizational demands with the human needs behind every leader.

She’s walked the path her clients are on—and knows how to guide them forward.
Her RISE™ framework (Renew, Ignite, Soar with Excellence) blends personal growth with professional leadership.
Licia is a Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Index™ Master Practitioner and CORE Leadership Dynamics Specialist offering measurable insight and trackable growth.
Author of When Your Soul Whispers, LinkedIn Top Voice in Leadership Development Coaching (2024), and finalist for the John F. Barrett Entrepreneur Vision Award (2023).

Credentials & Recognition

Graduate of Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)Certified Professional Coach (iPEC), Energy Leadership Index™ Master Practitioner, CORE Leadership Dynamics Specialist
Graduate of Ohio University BS in Journalism
Humanities Instructor at WorkCompCollege.com
Former Board Member: Women Writing for (a) Change, Cincinnati; Former Mentor: Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation
Awards: LinkedIn Top Voice (2024), John F. Barrett Vision Award Finalist (2023), YMCA Black Achiever Award
Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Testimonials

“Last week I had the pleasure to attend Licia Thompson-Young's "Values-Based Leadership Wellbeing for Remote Workers Workshop." She was able to get 20+ people of various corporate levels to identify their own Core Values and integrate them into both work and personal life. Through teamwork and personal reflection (including reading her book, When Your Soul Whispers) she guided us to develop our own framework to accelerate our personal growth. She is a talented presenter and is a credible witness as someone who has "walked the walk" in her own life. I recommend Licia to anyone who is looking to get more out of themself in both personal and work environments.”

— Tim Hassett-Salley, Director of Revenue Development, Workers Compensation Research Institute

“I’ve known Licia for a number of years now. After reading her book, “When Your Soul Whispers”, and being inspired by the topics, we coordinated a group workshop. As a presenter, Licia easily connects with her audience and delivers meaningful concepts while encouraging active participation from the group. Licia’s book and workshop helped us empower ourselves to respond to the challenges, difficulties, and changes life may bring us. We are now more prepared on how to respond and be able to embrace change, be self-aware, and focus on the activities we can control.“

— Mike Collins, Sr. Vice President, Fifth Third Securities

The impact that Licia was able to have by getting us to open our eyes and paint the picture of what we are truly trying to achieve is nothing short of “AMAZING.” We had the distinct pleasure of having Licia lead us in a session during Coffee Connect Virtual Networking, where she discussed creating clarity for a big vision. And everyone, including myself, walked away after a very quick one-hour snippet glowing with action to take and how to make improvements. Nothing but the highest of recommendations if you are stuck and struggling to figure out the next steps to moving forward with whatever journey you are on, GIVE LICIA A CALL!

RODNEY CHRONISTER

You have no idea of what you’ve done in front & behind the scenes! What you see is a testament to what you imparted in my life!! You recharged my drive to want to do better and be better as a person/woman/mother! BUT NOW...I FEEL REJUVENATED! I felt a slight current go through my body during our first session and have NOT LOOKED BACK ever since...not a peak around the corner! Thanks to our COACHING sessions you brought out what was already in me...I just needed to be poked! The results are ONLY after 4 sessions and I am back on track prior to the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis!! I’m reclaiming my life and pray you will continue to cheer me on!!!

MONIQUE JOHNSON
Retired Major, U.S.A.F.

As a presenter, Licia easily connects with her audience and delivers meaningful concepts while encouraging active participation from the group. After reading her book, “When Your Soul Whispers”, and being inspired by the topics, we coordinated an in-person group workshop for my clients at Fifth Third Bank’s national headquarters. As a presenter, Licia easily connects with her audience and delivers meaningful concepts while encouraging active participation from the group. Licia’s book and workshop helped us empower ourselves to respond to the challenges, difficulties, and changes life may bring us. We are now more prepared on how to respond and be able to embrace change, be self-aware, and focus on the activities we can control.

MIKE COLLINS
Senior Vice President at Fifth Third Securities

Ms. Licia is an incredible coach. She puts you in a position to come to personal realizations and is able to extract a personal and feasible plan from and for you. I personally wanted to improve my lifestyle as it pertains to diet, exercise and productivity. She helped me with goal setting, pinpointing possible hurdles and making a plan to overcome these, if and when they show up. She has helped me to achieve my highest level of productivity. I continue to see her bi-weekly, even if it’s just for an accountability check-in. Every session left me more inspired and more equipped to achieve my upcoming goals.

DR. JAMESHA FORD

Licia spoke at our Balanced Endeavors women’s group regarding life transitions and reinventing ourselves. The response was overwhelmingly positive from our members—especially those who have been impacted by COVID and want to make career and life changes in 2021/2022. I have talked to coaches regarding life transitions, and Licia has inspirational tips that I had never heard before. It was motivating to know that it is more than possible to follow our dreams!

LYNN LEROY
Advisory Coach at Reserve Squad

When it comes to coaching, it's all about finding that “fit,” right? What I admire about Licia is her ability to come alongside people from all kinds of diverse backgrounds and get to the heart of what's going on in their lives. She adapts her coaching style to the needs of her clients and faithfully sees them through the struggles they’re facing. Her extensive experience in workers’ comp/risk management leadership provides her a unique vantage point to consider the context and the needs of executives and leaders in this season of global change. Every one of us can grow our mindsets to better maximize today's opportunities. I guarantee you, Licia will meet you where you are and help you identify tactical ways to help you find the fresh perspective you're looking for. She values your time the way you do, has a well-developed coaching package designed to help you see real progress, and maintains competitive rates. I highly recommend her!

REBEKAH SIDES
HR Diversity & Inclusion Intern

Licia Thompson is the friend you’ve always wanted in a time of need. She truly listens to you and even understands your situation even when you can’t. She asks great questions to get to the foundation of the issue(s) and guides you to a solution that is sustainable. The best part about Licia is that she’s not pushy. She allows you to control the topic, conversation and expectations. I am never left with uncertainty or dissatisfaction.

ALEXIS PREWITT

Licia is a professional coach who is personable, committed, and determined to help you achieve your goals. Her book, When Your Soul Whispers, is packed with practical, thought-provoking strategies that will help you to move forward. As a coach and consultant, I'm so glad to have Licia as part of my network and support system.

MONIQUE C. JOHNSON
Career and Leadership Coach Facilitator, Author, CMCS Commissioner, NCDA Credentialing Commission

Licia has experience in many sectors of life, work, wellness and faith, setting her apart as a dynamic holistic coach to partner with to achieve a high level of wellness and career goals.

KIM MCKINNEY

Stellar presentation! My group was enamored by the delivery and style of Licia. Clear, concise and concrete. I could see the transformations happening in real time.

DONTAE MUSE
MPA

I reached out to Licia as I needed a coach. I remember the first time I (virtually) met Licia. She greeted me with a warm smile and put me at ease straight away. Licia really took the time to get to know me and made an effort to understand what my thought process was and what goals I wanted to achieve. It’s evident that Licia really wants the best for her clients. I thoroughly enjoyed every session/conversation I had. During the short time Licia and I had, I felt more positive and motivated. Although our sessions have come to an end, I will definitely be back in the future. I can’t recommend Licia enough. Thank you so much, Licia! I have a lot of gratitude for the guidance and support that you have provided me with.

LISA BRANCO
Tax Assistant

Licia has helped me with leadership of self, communication, increased energy/motivation, health and wellness. These skills have helped me with everyday life and with my business. Thank you, Licia!

MAYLA ATES