Working with Laurie has been nothing short of transformational. Her unique approach to leadership and coaching helped me embrace the concept of “quiet power,” enabling me to lead with authenticity and confidence while remaining highly effective. Laurie’s guidance was pivotal in helping me overcome impostor syndrome and recognize my true potential.

Through our work together, I grew from a Senior Solutions Engineer to one of Slack’s few Distinguished Engineers—the highest and most strategic individual contributor leadership role. This achievement would not have been possible without her mentorship, which equipped me with the tools and mindset to excel in both technical and strategic leadership.

Laurie’s coaching also prepared me for my current position at OpenAI, where I continue to apply the strategic approach to enterprise deals we developed during our sessions. This approach became a blueprint for success within the team, demonstrating the lasting impact of her leadership coaching.

Laurie has a rare ability to help you uncover your unique strengths and channel them effectively. Her coaching empowers you to lead authentically, without compromising your values, and to achieve results that resonate beyond the immediate moment. I am immensely grateful for her mentorship and highly recommend her to anyone seeking transformative growth.

Heejin Cho GTM at OpenAI, Former Distinguished Solutions Engineer at Slack

“Working with Laurie was transformative in my journey from individual contributor to Director of Solutions Engineering at Slack. Through our strategic coaching partnership, I developed the leadership capabilities to build and scale high-performing teams across multiple market segments.

With Laurie’s guidance, I successfully navigated four promotions in five years, expanding my team's scope from SMB to Enterprise before moving from first-line leadership to second-line.

Her insights and perspective were instrumental in enabling me to successfully transition from tactical execution to strategic leadership, which continues to pay dividends in my current role as a Senior Leader of Solutions Engineering at Webflow.”

-Ryne Holmes Senior Leader, Solutions Engineering at Webflow, Former Director of Solutions Engineering at Slack

“Without Laurie’s expert coaching and guidance, I would never have gained the insight, skills, or confidence to land my dream job.

Career transitions can be overwhelming, but Laurie’s tailored coaching sessions empowered me, not only to pursue, but successfully negotiate a senior paralegal position at one of the top law firms in my area.

While the salary increase has been a great benefit, the true value lies in the confidence and knowledge Laurie has instilled in me—tools that have been crucial in navigating this career change and achieving outcomes I once thought were beyond my reach.

Laurie is a genuinely caring person and an exceptional coach, with a unique ability to guide individuals through career transitions with clarity and purpose.”

- Catherine Robertson, Paralegal - Kimura, London & White, LLP

“Laurie's coaching was transformational in helping me navigate complex organizational changes and career decisions with confidence. She provided the perfect balance of strategic guidance and tactical support, helping me turn challenging workplace dynamics into opportunities for growth.

Laurie has a way of re-framing a situation so it can be evaluated with a different perspective, which empowered me to be in control of the narrative and direction I took. Her mentorship enabled me to effectively advocate for myself in my role as a solution specialist and continues to support me in my career growth and decision making.

Laurie is a gifted coach and advisor, and I have come to rely upon her insights, encouragement, and expertise.”

-Katie Cipollone, Principal Expert Solutions Consultant, Adobe

“Having worked with Laurie at both Adobe and Slack, I’ve seen Laurie foster growth and develop leaders across two different companies. Her targeted career coaching and strategic guidance helped me to grow beyond a technical expert into someone who can build, motivate, and amplify a high-performing team. Her mentorship helped me navigate managing people in any environment from pre-IPO startups to large established software companies. Her insights equipped me with a strategic mindset that continues to serve me today as a leader at Google.”

Louis Echevarria Solutions Engineering Manager, Google Former SE Manager at Slack and Adobe

“Laurie's mentorship was instrumental in my journey from Senior Solutions Engineer to Solutions Engineering Leader at Slack. She helped me develop a strategic vision and leadership approach that transformed how I led teams and delivered impact.

Her guidance in navigating complex organizational dynamics and building high-performing teams continues to shape my leadership today.”

- Eric Glick Head of Enterprise Sales, New Business at Coda Former Solutions Engineering Leader, Slack

"Laurie was instrumental in helping me make one of the most significant transitions in my career – moving from financial services at Fidelity to the tech industry at Coremetrics, where I doubled my salary. 

What stood out about Laurie was her ability to help me see how my training and development experience could translate into a tech company's needs. She helped me realize that my skills in designing training programs and managing educational initiatives weren't industry-specific – they were valuable leadership capabilities that tech companies desperately needed.

What I particularly appreciated was her strategic approach to positioning my experience in learning and development from Fidelity in a way that resonated with tech industry hiring managers. The move to Coremetrics became the foundation for my entire tech career trajectory, leading to roles at Bazaarvoice, VMware, and now Cisco.

Laurie's guidance didn't just help me change industries – it helped me envision and achieve a completely new career path. Her ability to see potential and create strategic career transitions is remarkable."

- Melissa Douglas Cunningham Leader, Revenue Enablement & Leadership Excellence at Cisco

“Laurie’s mentorship was transformative during a crucial career crossroads.

When I faced  the traditional expectation of moving into leadership to grow, she helped me step back and recognize that my true impact came from deep technical expertise and strategic customer engagement.

Her guidance led to the creation of Slack’s Distinguished Solutions Engineer role - a new position that enabled me to scale my influence across the organization while staying true to my strengths.

Laurie’s ability to look beyond conventional career paths and champion authentic leadership continues to shape my approach today.”

-David Smock Solutions Engineer, OpenAI Former Distinguished Solutions Engineer, Slack