Ian Sterling Leishman's Radio career began as a student at "Broadcast Beal" at Beal Secondary School in London.  As a teenager in 1994, he was hired as a Studio Operator, Remote Broadcast Tech with 97.5 and AM1410.  Upon graduation with the CFPL Radio Broadcasting Award,  attended Fanshawe's Radio Broadcasting program.  While at College, Ian transferred to work for FM96 as a weekend Announcer, where he learned a great deal about engaging audiences from his peers.

Shortly after graduating from Fanshawe with the Blackburn Announcer Of The Year Award, he moved with his soon to be wife Nathalie to Brockville, Ontario, having accepted the position of Afternoon Drive Host and Music Director for 830 CFJR.  Under the guidance of Greg Hinton, he nurtured his on air and public speaking skills, to the point of being offered an exciting job in Alberta.

In 2001, Ian joined Edmonton's most listened to radio station, Power 92, as a weekend and overnight Announcer, and within a year was promoted to the weekday Midday Personality.  Lead by James Stuart, the cluster of Corus Entertainment Radio Stations in the market consistently outperformed the competition.  in 2003, Ian added Music Director Responsibilities to his role and crossed the hall to Corus’ 103.9 CISN FM.  

2009 meant a return to Ian's hometown of London with a transfer within the company to 103.1 FRESH Radio for an Afternoon Drive and Music Director role.  Within two years, he was promoted to Program Director of the station.  While spearheading the team effort for steady growth, the station reached new heights, generating the most revenue and highest ratings it has received since the inception of the FM station in 1993.  During Ian's tenure Managing Fresh London, he received the Corus Entertainment President's Award for leading the roll out of the Fresh Radio Franchise to 8 other cities across Canada.

As a Radio Personality, including 3 years as Morning Show Host for 103.1FM, Ian’s show has rated #1 (Adults 12+ Central Market Share) on at least one occasion for each of his shifts on the various stations in different cities..

When asked about his radio career, Ian will say he’s most proud of his Community work, having played impactful roles for many charitable organizations, such as initiating and leading London's four station, full day Radiothon for the London Children's Hospital, and setting a world record for most heads shaved in a 24hr period in the same location at West Edmonton Mall for the Kids With Cancer Society.  Ian has regularly been involved with the local chapters of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Canadian Cancer Society, providing MC services, and volunteering in many other aspects for many charities and Community organizations.