Laura Gmeinder

A certified coach, strategic consultant, and in demand speaker, Laura Gmeinder has made it her life’s mission to empower women and provide the support they need to be successful (on their terms) in business and life. With over 20 years experience in women’s leadership and business strategy her sweet spot is the intersection of mindset and strategy, the “can do” and action plan we all need to play big and smash our goals. Less doubt. More action. Her story? She survived a quarter life crisis, made friends with her fear, courageously left her corporate HR job (after 14 years) and set out to make an impact in the world. Her entrepreneurial spirit has lead her to started several award winning businesses including Laura Gmeinder Coaching & Consulting; she has been recognized as an InBusiness Magazine “40 Under 40”, honored for her business savvy and civic contributions, and a BRAVA magazine “Woman to Watch”. She is a judge for the International Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Laura is a International Coach Federation certified business and life coach (ACC) and holds her Professional of Human Resources (PHR) certification. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in adult education from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She has been featured in various publications on TV, podcasts and Internet shows. Laura is committed to building community and giving back; she volunteers to support entrepreneurial development for the Doyenne Group and provides business coaching for international nonprofit The Coaching Fellowship. She is a graduate of Leadership Greater Madison and a past president of the Junior League. Laura strives to live an interesting life; the above was accomplished in the spirit of “Do one thing every day that scares you.”

business strategy, communication, entrepreneurship, HR, leadership, mindset, motivational speaking, women's empowerment