Confidence, Clarity, and Capacity
Transforming leaders, energizing teams, and driving impact across the organization.
Client Case Studies
FROM CONFLICT TO COLLABORATION
Effectively motivating teams through a significant culture shift
A C-suite global executive engaged in coaching amidst his company's cultural transformation, grappling with motivating his leaders and staff after a decade with the organization. Laurie used assessment tools in group and individual coaching sessions, fostering a shared understanding of diverse thinking styles and adaptability in roles. Pre-coaching feedback highlighted overconfidence and poor listening skills. Laurie's guidance led to a positive shift, fostering calmer, more empathetic leadership and a culture of curiosity and growth across the team.
THE RESULTS
More empathetic leadership
A culture of curiosity and growth
Improved team dynamics
Improved decision-making
Increased openness, trust, and collaboration
These last two years have been the hardest for me in my 30 year career. Laurie has helped me get through it for me and my team.
Our coaching has helped me see things differently and opened my eyes. She has not only helped me be a better leader, but she has helped me be a better person. I am extremely grateful.”
— Senior Executive at a Global Technology Company
FROM STRUGGLE TO INFLUENCE
Achieving a more inclusive and transparent team norm
A technology VP sought coaching to refine his executive presence and enhance influence with his team, struggling to balance directive leadership with empowerment. Through a comprehensive 360 feedback process and coaching, he increased self-awareness and experimented with new approaches, fostering more productive relationships with his team and peers. Post-coaching, he felt empowered to lead with curiosity and authenticity, leading to improved energy levels, less stress, and a shift towards inclusive, transparent team culture norms, including proactive initiatives for better team connections.
THE RESULTS
Enhanced leadership influence
Greater capacity to address challenges
Improved energy levels and reduced stress
A more transparent and inclusive office culture
Laurie quickly grasps a person’s situation and situational context, including organizational dynamics.
She demonstrates great empathy and effectively relates to others. Her curiosity about others’ motivations leads her to ask excellent questions that support their exploration. Laurie exudes enormous warmth, which resonates with everyone she interacts with.”
— Vice President at a Leading Financial Services Firm
FROM STUCK TO EMPOWERMENT
Developing people leaders amidst organizational change
An HR executive aimed to elevate the organization's people leaders after a major company shift, focusing on inclusive leadership and effective change management. Laurie implemented a comprehensive group coaching program across the organization, enabling leaders from various departments to learn together, share experiences, and strengthen their leadership skills. Through practical frameworks and skill-building, leaders applied new insights to their daily roles immediately, fostering sustainable change. Participants reported improved self-awareness, and increased sense of belonging and enhanced effectiveness as managers.
THE RESULTS
Improved change management skills
Enhanced collaboration across departments
A cultural shift towards openness and inclusivity
Strengthened team dynamics
Laurie's group coaching program was incredibly valuable. Learning various frameworks and approaches gave me practical tools to tackle problems effectively.
The safe space to bond and share struggles with peers fostered a sense of belonging and collaboration. Hearing and solving overlapping issues with other managers broadened my perspective and improved my effectiveness as a leader. This experience has truly transformed my approach to leadership.”
— Senior Director and Leadership Program Participant
FROM OVERWHELM TO PROGRESS
Realizing a shift to a more effective leadership mindset
A newly promoted corporate leader struggled with time management and executive prioritization, impeding her effectiveness and causing overwhelm. Through coaching, she identified the root issues and developed a systematic approach with accountability, addressing challenges and enhancing professional capabilities. Coaching proved instrumental in unlocking underlying obstacles, shifting mindset, and providing a supportive and sustainable framework for organizational change, ultimately leading to a sense of liberation and progress.
THE RESULTS
Improved time management and prioritization
Greater team accountability
A supportive framework for organization
Improved delegation habits
It seems simple, but I could not have done this without Laurie. The changes in time management and prioritization were crucial for me.
These have been things that have been getting in my way for years and have held me back. Laurie’s coaching helped me get to the root of it and build a system for organizing myself that’s working! I finally feel unstuck."
— Vice President at a $3B Major National Non-Profit Organization
FROM IMPOSTER TO ADVANCEMENT
Empowering a high-potential to embrace their authentic leadership
A high-potential senior director felt frustrated and held back by self-doubt, which prevented her from reaching her full potential. Through a transformative coaching process, she was able to shift her leadership mindset, gaining the clarity and confidence needed to pursue the next level in her organization. With this newfound confidence, she began to share her voice more openly, proactively network within the organization, and build meaningful relationships with mentors and cross-functional peers. This empowerment enabled her to successfully pursue a promotion, enhancing diversity on the executive team.
THE RESULTS
Enhanced leadership effectiveness
Heightened motivation for career advancement
Successful promotion to the next leadership level
Foster a culture of growth and mentorship within the organization
I am truly grateful to have worked with Laurie! Her guidance has given me the ability to overcome fear and uncertainty, helping me to see new possibilities and opportunities for positive change.
Left unchecked, I could have convinced myself out of new levels of impact that I deeply desire to achieve. Our time was pivotal in getting me through an extremely challenging point in my career. Laurie helped me to find the courage to face some hard truths. I would not be where I am today without the coaching.”
— Executive at a High-Growth Technology Company
This was a very different experience from other coaching or trainings I have had in the past. Laurie’s approachable style and thoughtful guided reflections enabled us to make the most of this experience.
What we accomplished and the progress I’ve made in only four sessions so far amazes me! Working with Laurie has been so much more effective than other coaching I’ve had.”
— Kathryn, Global Senior Vice President at a $40B Healthcare Company
