Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be
Sawubona! My name is Laura Dowling, but everyone calls me “LD”.
I work as a leadership development consultant and executive coach who helps leaders stop performing and start leading from clarity, authenticity, and connection.
Simply put, I help people become the leaders they were meant to be.
New Book Now Available
Change is inevitable. Leadership is how we navigate it – with intention, clarity, and connection.
“The Everyday Leader is a transformative exploration of leadership from the inside out, emphasizing the power of personal agency and self-leadership. Through practical tools, insightful stories, and a profound understanding of human development, Laura guides readers on a journey to cultivate clarity, intention, and authentic leadership. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to navigate change, overcome challenges, and make intentional choices that lead to a fulfilling and impactful life. A must-read for leaders at every level who seek to empower themselves and others in today’s complex world.”
– Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.
Embrace Change to Unlock Your Potential
Over 2,000 Clients
From Olympic Teams to the Fortune 500. Student leaders to CEOs.
“Receiving coaching from Laura helped me get a better understanding of who I am. Laura has helped open my eyes up to new possibilities, I highly recommend working with Laura as she is not only a great listener, but a wealth of knowledge.”
MercEdes Nicoll, OLY | 4 x Olympian | Podcaster
Leadership & Career Coaching
Individuals, Athletes, Leaders
For the leader who knows there’s more – more clarity, alignment, and impact – but can’t access it alone. Ready to stop leading on autopilot and start leading with intention.
Leadership Development
Curriculum Design & Facilitation
For organizations investing in transformational leadership capacity. Where strategy meets human development, equipping leaders to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.
Team Culture Coaching
Sport & Work
Every team has talent. Not every team knows how to align it. Where individual capability becomes collective performance, and trust becomes the foundation of everything you do.
Retreats, Workshops & Team-Building
Step away to move forward. Customized experiences that take your people out of daily operations and into environments designed for depth, clarity, and genuine connection.
Assessments for Your Toolkit: Inside-Out Development
We only see our outsides, yet everything happens inside. Assessments make the invisible visible, revealing strengths and patterns so you can develop with clarity instead of guesswork.
As a Leadership Coach, I know that leaders who are in touch with their true selves are unstoppable. They can change the world.
“I wouldn’t be where I am today in terms of self-awareness and self-confidence without Laura. She showed me how to lean into my values and aspirations, and this has led me to build opportunities for myself that I had never envisioned.”
Clemence Wassen | Business Analyst | Fuse Forward
Designations
“Laura is a dedicated and consummate professional who has been providing us with ongoing CliftonStrengths administration, facilitation and coaching. Her approach is personal, inclusive and sustainable. She has been instrumental in our endeavour to role this initiative out across the enterprise and see value add to our operations and our people.”
Connor Marwick | Manager – Leadership & Organizational Development | Translink BC
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All sessions are virtual or in person (individual & team).
I'm based in Vancouver, Canada, but I work with individuals and organizations from around the world.
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