Laura Coté, Managing Principal

Laura Coté is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 years of experience in the public, non-profit and private sectors. Laura has held positions as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Strategic Advisor.  Known as a strong and effective executive, she has led numerous strategic initiatives resulting in increased execution capacity, improved constituent/client satisfaction, and innovative cultural transformations where employees at all levels were able to flourish.

Laura recognizes the challenges facing leaders today and the real-life concerns related to the measurement of organizational performance.  Understanding that better performance will lead to greater effectiveness and further social impact, Laura serves as a sounding board for senior leaders and boards of directors to support and guide critical decisions that provide far-reaching impact. She offers insights and thought partnership that is grounded in research, facts, and proven methods.

Her leadership philosophy stems from principles taught within the emotional intelligence, positive organizational scholarship (which includes strategies of a growth mindset), and appreciative inquiry schools of thought. She is certified in each of these disciplines and uses them to help leaders guide their staff, organization, and community with these perspectives in mind.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology from the University of California, Riverside and has a Paralegal certificate from the University of San Diego.  She is qualified to facilitate several assessments including Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®), BarOn EQ-I, and the VIA Character Strengths Survey.

BUSINESS PARTNERS

Laura collaborates with business partners, thought leaders, and organizations to bring the very best solutions to her clients.

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