1-1 Strategic Guidance For Executives

Pioneering Leadership For A New Era

AS A LEADER, DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH:

→ Seeking Greater Meaning and Purpose?
Do you seek greater meaning and purpose in your work and life? Have you reached a level of achievement where more success is incremental to the level of increased happiness? Do you long to make a greater impact and have more to give?

→ Feeling Isolated?
Are you seeking a trusted advisor who understands the unique high-level pressures and threats senior executives routinely face?

→ Managing Conflict and Complexity?
Do you need to build trust and drive improved collaboration among stakeholders, teams, and organizations?

→ Communication and Presence?
Do you need to anchor your executive presence and communication style in order to be more influential with stakeholders, team members, board members, and industry allies?

→ Navigating Change?
Are you desiring to lead systemic change through times of chaos and disruption?

→ Leading at Scale?
Are you faced with growing an organization, a market or industry, placing greater demands on your time and energy?

→ Dramatically Increase Strategic Impact?
Do you need to hone in on the core strategy and business success now and into the future?

If you are an accomplished executive who’s achieved “success” by all standards, and find yourself at a pivotal crossroad during this time of complex global change, you might be in need of upgraded tools or a fresh perspective as we pioneer this new era of leadership—where leading from the top is no longer enough. Embodying the role of change agent requires commitment, courage and a mindset shift.

Introducing Laura Gates:
The Strategic Ally Behind Executive Breakthroughs

Laura Gates serves as a catalyst for transformative leadership.

She combines decades of leadership training, executive coaching, and strategic business consulting with insight garnered from working with thousands of leaders and their teams—from astronauts to AI/ML pioneers to start-up founders and executive leaders at global corporations.

Top leaders rely on trusted advisors to navigate the complexities of high-level leadership. Choosing the right guide can make all the difference, opening up new pathways and possibilities. 

1-1 executive coaching engagements aren't just about strategies—they offer a transformative experience that reshapes how leaders lead and live.

  • Utilizing new tools and perspectives to effectively build strong collaborative connections with stakeholders, shape organizational culture, model the way and positively influencing others.

  • Achieving promotions, lifetime achievements, global and industry recognition.

  • Unlocking new levels of performance by building self-awareness and EQ, modeling the way for others, navigating critical decisions with clarity and confidence, ultimately propelling their organizations forward.

  • In terms of developing others, giving back, philanthropy, board appointments, teaching, mentoring, etc.

With Laura's guidance, leaders have:

  • "Our global organization relies on executive coaches for people development. In assessing the performance of our coaches, Laura Gates stands out. The list of people she has coached is long and all of them have been promoted, most of which are in big roles now. I attribute their success in large part to bringing in Laura when we onboarded them from the start."

    –Executive Vice President, Senior Director of Executive Talent, Fintech

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Meet Laura Gates, MSOL

Laura Gates is a highly sought-after executive coach (ICF PCC, EMCC Europe) celebrated for her collaborations with top-tier clients from Google, LinkedIn, and NASA, as well as VC-backed start-up founders in the tech and biotech sectors.

Recognized by Culture Amp and featured in First Round Review, Laura leverages her three decades of experience to deliver transformative, 1-1 executive coaching programs.

Her expertise spans industries including space, AI, and biotechnology, where she employs proprietary frameworks to enhance emotional intelligence, strategic leadership, and personal mastery.

Laura’s coaching empowers executives to tackle complex challenges, accelerate their career growth, and lead their organizations with confidence and clarity.

What Sets Laura Apart:

  • An uncanny ability to see, surface issues and recognize patterns, and address them directly.


  • Her unvarnished ability to speak to underlying issues at the systemic, relational, and interpersonal levels.

  • Clients don't just improve—they become the leaders they've always aspired to be, tackling complex problems and challenges head on.

1-1 Programs Are Ideal For:

  • Aspiring to accelerate organizational success, achieve industry-defining milestones, and drive exponential growth through visionary leadership.

  • Committed to overcoming obstacles, unlocking full potential, and propelling themselves and their organizations to new heights.

  • Seeking mastery in handling complex challenges, leading with strategic insight, and effectively influencing outcomes in dynamic environments.

  • Ready to embark on personal transformation, realign with true purpose, and redefine their leadership journey for greater fulfillment and impact.

  • Dedicated to creating enduring impacts, shaping the future of their industries, and leaving a meaningful legacy through transformative leadership.

  • Developing the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively, inspiring action, and driving consensus among stakeholders and teams.

  • Navigating ambiguity and making informed decisions under pressure, applying creative strategies to overcome challenges and seize opportunities.

  • Recognizing and understanding personal emotions and triggers, building the capacity to respond effectively, recover quickly from setbacks, and adapt to change.

  • Turning disagreements into productive dialogues that strengthen relationships, achieving favorable outcomes while maintaining positive connections.

  • Cultivating environments that motivate and empower teams to excel, nurturing the next generation of leaders within the organization.

  • Influencing and embedding values that foster innovation, inclusivity, and engagement, leading transformative initiatives aligned with organizational vision and goals.

  • Anticipating industry trends and positioning the organization for future success, encouraging a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.

  • Implementing strategies that promote balance and prevent burnout, achieving professional excellence without sacrificing personal fulfillment.

  • Becoming respected voices and authorities in their fields, building powerful networks that open doors to new opportunities.

  • Establishing foundations for sustained personal and organizational development, leaving lasting positive impacts on their organizations and industries.

After Partnering 1-1 with Laura, Leaders Have:

1-1 Program Options

6-Month Engagements

  • Virtually Unlimited Access to Laura:
    Your success is her priority, therefore, private clients get virtually unlimited access to Laura via email, text, and phone calls for just-in-time-support needs.

  • 360-Degree Assessment:
    A comprehensive stakeholder interview tour and summary report detailing critical feedback and specifics on executive strengths and areas for growth.

  • Customized Action Plan:
    This tailored plan helps executives integrate feedback and execute strategies to achieve specific goals.

  • Stakeholder Alignment:
    Touchpoints with important stakeholders ensure objectives are met and exceeded.

+ Optional VIP Immersion Day

  • Intensive One-Day Deep Dive:
    Accelerate your transformation with an intimate in-person experience. Laura travels globally to sync up with executives meeting them wherever they are or happily hosts an immersive experience in her residential area of Central New York, to go deep and catalyze change. Each VIP Day is custom designed and may include pre- and post-session assessments and support.

* Success Stories

* Success Stories

“In 6 months working with Laura I made great progress in two areas —communication and executive presence. Laura is excellent – the best I have ever worked with! Her insights and radical candor, as well as her ability to gather meaningful 360 feedback for me have been incredibly valuable.”
— CIO, Financial Services

What Client’s Are Saying:

“When I’m stuck thinking in a certain way, Laura helps me get unstuck. I’m an engineer by training—very literal, detailed, and data-driven. Laura and I think very differently, and I find that very helpful. With her guidance, I conducted a “listening tour” and integrated key stakeholder feedback. It was more than helpful—many of my working relationships are significantly better as a result.”
— Senior Space Technology Director NASA
“I wouldn’t be the CEO I am today if I hadn’t worked with Laura Gates. Her skill is in spending the time to peel the onion, hang the mirror in front of you, and get you to see yourself. When I first spoke with her, I knew what got me where I was, wasn’t going to get me to where I wanted to go. Working with her brought me to the realization that what worked for me in the past was failing me, and I needed a new set of tools and a new way of looking at myself and my world to survive as a person and more importantly, a leader. I’ve since brought her in to work with my teams in each new engagement. I’ve had coaches, I’ve had assessments, I’ve done everything most people do and a lot of things few people do, but working with Laura has been life-changing.”
— CEO Space Industry, former NASA Director
“I rely on Laura as a trusted advisor to navigate challenges, including through my most significant career transitions. Laura’s strength is deep listening and mirroring back my thoughts in a more helpful and actionable way. With Laura’s support and guidance, I’ve secured better roles/pay, crafted an exit plan that didn’t burn bridges, leaving my professional reputation and relationships intact, and springboarded me into my next career era where I’m creating my total dream job and loving it. ”
— Consultant, Former COO and SVP Growth, Tech Industry

Ready To Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be?

Don't settle for ordinary when extraordinary is within reach. Partner with Laura Gates and revolutionize your leadership journey.

FAQ

  • Absolutely. Many of Laura's clients have worked with other coaches and programs but found that her unique approach unlocked levels of growth they hadn't imagined.

  • Clients often experience impactful shifts early in the engagement, with exponential growth over time. Many say that in their first call with Laura they gained useful insights they could immediately apply to their situation.

  • Laura is not just a coach—she's the secret weapon behind powerful leaders. Her intuitive insights and customized approach deliver real, lasting transformation. Her approach blends the following frameworks:

    • Psychological Safety

    • Radical Candor

    • the Trust Equation

    • and her own proprietary tools: The Culture Map and the Purpose Initiative.