21+
Years of Expertise
5x
Patents Pending
9+
Coaching Services
100+
Leaders Coached
Trusted by Global Industry Leaders
Troy Cunningham-Jackson is a Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, and Founder of Sugar & Leather.
Keynote Speaker
Troy delivers keynotes on leadership, AI governance, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship to corporate and nonprofit audiences.
Executive Coach
21+ years of coaching leaders, entrepreneurs, and at-risk youth to align success with purpose through empathic, servant-based leadership.
Founder
Founded Sugar & Leather and Sugar & Leather AI, democratizing elite coaching and opportunity through the ARIES framework.
“People do not perform because they are forced. They perform because they feel seen.”
Troy Cunningham-Jackson
Founder & CEO, Sugar & Leather
Subject Matter Expertise
Troy Is an Expert Speaker On
Leadership in the Age of AI
Discover how to lead with humanity in a technology-driven world — balancing AI adoption with the emotional intelligence that builds lasting teams.
Empathic & Servant-Based Leadership
Learn to build high-performing teams through influence, not authority — creating environments where people perform because they feel seen and valued.
Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship
Explore how to build businesses rooted in meaning, not just revenue — and why purpose-driven organizations consistently outperform.
AI Governance & Ethical Innovation
Understand Troy's ARIES framework for ethical AI — using automation to democratize access and expand participation rather than centralize control.
Turning Pain into Purpose
A deeply personal talk on transforming adversity into direction — navigating neurodivergent complexity and choosing integration over hardening.
Whole-Life Architecture
Learn Troy's approach to aligning career, family, faith, and lifestyle — so growth in one area doesn't cost peace in another.
Testimonials
Voices of those he's coached and led
Troy was always a true professional and excelled at every level of his position. He went above and beyond the call of duty and it was a pleasure to be associated with his team. He would be an asset to any organization.
Former Colleague
Verizon Wireless
Troy is a leader you want in this world. He cared about his company and his employees on a professional level but cared on a genuine, and personal level. He wanted to see his team do well and excel in their job and was invested in their career path. He made each member of his team feel important and showed them their value.
Former Colleague
Verizon Wireless
It was your belief in me that changed everything.
Troy's Mentee
Former Direct Report
Troy was always a true professional and excelled at every level of his position. He went above and beyond the call of duty and it was a pleasure to be associated with his team. He would be an asset to any organization.
Former Colleague
Verizon Wireless
Troy is a leader you want in this world. He cared about his company and his employees on a professional level but cared on a genuine, and personal level. He wanted to see his team do well and excel in their job and was invested in their career path. He made each member of his team feel important and showed them their value.
Former Colleague
Verizon Wireless
It was your belief in me that changed everything.
Troy's Mentee
Former Direct Report
Get in Touch
Invite Troy to speak
Troy speaks on leadership in the age of AI, servant-based leadership, and building purpose-driven organizations. Available for keynotes, workshops, and panels.
Or reach out directly at Troy@sugarandleather.com