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About Fern Lebo
Fern Lebo is an author, speaker, and lifelong storyteller. Her work bridges history, human resilience, and professional insight. She is the author of The Boy in the Back, the co-author of The Talent Revolution, and has written children’s poetry included in school books around the world, a compilation of love poems (My Soul’s Delight) dedicated to her husband, numerous business books and articles, and contributions to newspapers and magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Beauty Digest as well as corporate publications and materials.
Trained as a psychiatric occupational therapist, Fern later founded a successful corporate training company. She brings her deep understanding of people, leadership, and storytelling to both her writing and speaking engagements.
Books
The Boy in the Back
- Genre: Holocaust Memoir
- Publisher: Amsterdam Publishers
- Release Date: September 19, 2025
- Synopsis: The extraordinary story of Jan Blumenstein, a Holocaust survivor who, after 80 years of silence, entrusted Fern Lebo to tell his story of survival, courage, and hope.
The Talent Revolution (Co-authored with Lisa Taylor)
- Genre: Business / Workforce Transformation
- Publisher: University of Toronto Press
- Synopsis: A guide to building inclusive, intergenerational organizations, challenging ageist myths, and leveraging the full potential of a diverse workforce for competitive advantage.
OTHER WORK
- My Soul’s Delight: Love poems dedicated to her husband
- Children’s poetry featured in school books worldwide
- Business books, articles, and corporate publications
Speaking & Media Expertise
Fern Lebo speaks on topics including:
- Holocaust testimony and the power of personal stories
- Resilience, hope, and human courage
- Workforce transformation, leadership, and intergenerational collaboration
- Storytelling, writing, and creativity in personal and professional contexts
Past Engagements & Features:
- Magazines and newspapers such as: Cosmopolitan, Beauty Digest, Toronto Star.
- Corporate workshops and training programs
- Book talks, panels, and educational events
Media Assets
High-resolution images available for download:
- Author headshots
- Book covers (The Boy in the Back, The Talent Revolution)
CONTACT & BOOKING
- Website: www.fernlebo.com
- Email: fern@fernlebo.com
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