Lea Cleary

Lea Cleary, a 40-year-old machine learning engineer from Boston, shares her inspiring journey from a 5.10a to a 5.12a in just three months. Overcoming performance anxiety and fear through mental training, she worked with Coach Alex Stiger to shift her mindset and embrace the joy of climbing. They focused on self-awareness, emotional management, and enjoying the process rather than just achieving grades. Lea now climbs with confidence, regularly sending 5.11s, and hopes to inspire others to conquer their fears and reach new heights.