About Us

Built from experience. Not from theory

Marketing Leap was not built in a boardroom. It was built by a solo mum who had already spent decades building businesses across industries and countries, and who understood what it actually takes to grow something from nothing.

Before Marketing Leap existed, Leanne Cohens had already launched a beauty salon inside Pacific Fair, built relationships store to store and conversation by conversation. She had run an import and retail business across South Africa, promoting outdoor furniture and BBQs through radio, magazine ads and house and garden shows. She had rebranded a global company for the Australian market. Every one of those experiences was a marketing education that no course could replicate.

Marketing Leap was founded in 2013 out of a desire to bring that hard-won experience to business owners who needed a genuine strategic partner, not another agency selling packages.

Twelve years and 400 clients later, the mission has not changed. But the way we deliver it has evolved significantly.

What we stand for

Strategy first, always

We do not sell tactics. We do not jump to tools before the direction is clear. Every service, every campaign and every piece of content is connected to a clear commercial goal. That is the principle Marketing Leap was built on and it is what makes the work compound rather than disappear.

Honest, grounded expertise

Marketing Leap does not chase trends or oversell outcomes. What we offer is grounded in three decades of real business experience across industries, countries and market conditions. If something is not right for your business, we will tell you.

Partnership, not transactions

The clients who get the best results from Marketing Leap are the ones who see it as a long-term relationship rather than a short-term fix. We are invested in your growth, not just your next campaign.

Meet Leanne Cohens

Fractional CMO, Digital Success Coach, Google Certified Partner and Specialist, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, President of the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce.

I started Marketing Leap as a solo mum who wanted to be fully present for my kids’ busy sporting lives while still building a business that made a real impact. More than a decade later I have worked with over 400 business owners, helping them grow through smarter marketing strategy and stronger digital presence.

My background is not just digital. Before Marketing Leap I had already built businesses across industries and continents, including a multi-seven-figure business overseas. That experience gives me a perspective most marketers simply do not have: I understand what it feels like to be the business owner, not just the marketer advising one.

My approach has always been strategy first. Not the latest trend. Not the flashiest platform. The clear, structured, intentional work that actually compounds over time.

Today Marketing Leap works with established business owners and leadership teams across Australia and internationally, providing Fractional CMO leadership, done-for-you digital marketing services and done-with-you programs through Digital Success Global.

My mission has not changed since day one: help business owners stop guessing and start growing.

Behind every engagement is a small, specialist global team who have been part of Marketing Leap for years. Each team member owns their area completely, social media and design, SEO and AI search, and website development and coding. That depth of specialist expertise is what allows Marketing Leap to deliver strategic leadership and execution simultaneously, without compromising on either.

Our team members have been with Marketing Leap between three and eight years, which means they know our clients, our standards and our approach intimately. When you work with Marketing Leap, you are not starting from scratch with a new account manager every six months. You are working with a team that genuinely knows what it is doing and has stayed because the work is good.

How we work

Marketing Leap is a strategy-led agency with specialist teams covering SEO, social media, websites, paid advertising and content. Every service is overseen by Leanne to ensure strategic alignment across the board. The result is senior-level thinking applied to every engagement, with the depth of dedicated specialists behind each deliverable. Our specialist global team have been part of Marketing Leap for years owning their area completely, from social media and design, SEO and AI search, and website development and coding.

We are not a volume agency. We do not take on every client who approaches us. We work with businesses where we can genuinely move the needle and where there is alignment between what the client needs and what we deliver best.

That selectivity is intentional. It is what allows us to produce work we are proud of, retain a team that genuinely cares about outcomes, and build client relationships that last years rather than months.

What we do

Marketing Leap offers six core services, each designed to work together as part of a connected marketing ecosystem. Whether you need strategic leadership, done-for-you execution or a combination of both, every service is overseen by Leanne to ensure alignment across the board.

Most businesses do not have a marketing problem. They have a clarity problem. The platforms, the tools and the tactics are all available. What is missing is the strategic thread that connects them to a clear commercial goal and a consistent message that resonates with the right people.

That is what Marketing Leap does. We bring structure to the noise, direction to the activity and accountability to the outcomes. Not by doing more, but by doing the right things in the right order with a team that has the depth and experience to deliver.

Every service listed here can stand alone or work as part of a broader engagement. Many clients begin with one service and build from there as their business grows and their confidence in the strategy deepens. Others come to us ready for full Fractional CMO leadership from day one.

Either way the starting point is the same: a clear understanding of where you are, where you want to go and what is actually standing between the two.

Learn More

Strategic Marketing & Fractional CMO Support

Ongoing senior marketing leadership without the overhead of a full-time hire. Ideal for growing businesses that need direction, accountability and alignment

SEO + AI Search Optimisation (AEO/GEO)

We optimise your digital presence for both search engines and AI-driven discovery, including tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity.

Brand Messaging & Strategic Positioning

We define a message that resonates with the right audience, reinforces trust, and positions your business as the clear, logical choice in a crowded market.

Social Media & Content Ecosystems

Integrated content eco-systems spanning social media, email and long-form content built to support growth, authority and consistent connection

Website Strategy & Conversion-Focused UX

We design conversion-focused digital environments that align with how your ideal clients think, search and make decisions. Strategic UX (User Experience) with marketing psychology, our websites that guide users with clarity, build trust, and qualify leads before a conversation even begins.

Paid Ads (Google, Meta & LinkedIn)

Performance-driven advertising built on strategy, messaging and conversion clarity, not guesswork.

Ready to work with a team that is as invested in your growth as you are?

Whether you are looking for strategic marketing leadership, done-for-you services or a program to build your own capability, the first step is a conversation. No pitch, no pressure, just clarity.

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What clients say

“

Leanne from Marketing Leap has helped me transform my business! Since working with her I have increased sales by at least 300% (probably even more) I understand how important the right marketing strategy is and having an online presence. Leanne is professional and so easy to deal with. I honestly feel blessed to have crossed paths with this wonderful woman and marketing expert. 5 stars from me all the way!! 🙂
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After recently purchasing a pest control business I had little to no knowledge about online marketing and was struggling to secure new clients from online searches.
I contacted Leanne from Marketing Leap who explained the services they can offer and how it all works. After 3 months of using Marketing Leap we had our highest new customers from online searches.
Lee MRichards Pest Control

400+ business owners helped since 2013. Gold Coast based, working nationally and internationally.

Whether you are beginning with a single service or looking for a Fractional CMO to lead your full marketing strategy, the right starting point is always a conversation. Every client relationship at Marketing Leap starts with understanding your business, your goals and where you actually are right now.

Frequently asked questions

What types of businesses do you work with?

We work with established SMEs and purpose-driven founders across Australia and internationally, typically businesses that are generating revenue but stuck in marketing overwhelm or inconsistent growth. Our clients are usually in business two to ten years and ready to invest in a structured, strategic approach rather than another quick fix.

Do you work with businesses outside the Gold Coast?

Yes. While we are based on the Gold Coast, we work with clients across Australia and internationally including the USA, UK and Singapore. Due to our streamlined systems and processes with a unique project management platform, our client relationships are managed remotely without any loss of quality or responsiveness.

What makes Marketing Leap different from other digital agencies?

Strategy comes before everything else. We do not recommend tools, platforms or campaigns until we understand your business, your goals and your message. Every service is overseen by Leanne to ensure strategic alignment, and our specialist team has been with us for between three and eight years. That continuity and depth of expertise is genuinely uncommon in this industry.

How do I know which service is right for my business?

The best starting point is a free 20-minute strategy call. We will look at where you are, what is working, what is not, and give you an honest recommendation. If Marketing Leap is not the right fit, we will tell you that too.

Do you offer training or programs for business owners who want to build their own capability?

Yes. Through Digital Success Global, Leanne offers done-with-you programs, VIP strategy intensives and education resources for business owners who want to understand marketing deeply rather than outsource it entirely. Visit digitalsuccess.global for more information.

Experience that connects strategy to results

With more than 30 years of experience across business, branding and digital marketing, Leanne brings practical real-world perspective to every engagement, not theory, not trends, and not tactics disconnected from your commercial reality.

Her approach is grounded in board-level thinking: marketing decisions made in the context of business outcomes, not vanity metrics. She is known for clear communication, calm leadership and the ability to translate complex digital environments into confident, practical action.

As search behaviour continues to evolve with AI-driven discovery, Leanne ensures your business stays visible, credible and positioned to be found by the right people in the right places.

Leanne brings clarity where there has been complexity and momentum where there has been stagnation.

If you are ready to work with a team that is as invested in your growth as you are, let us start with a conversation. No pitch, no pressure, just clarity on where you are and what would genuinely move things forward.

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