Laura Berger, MCC, Master Executive Coach

“If I had to summarise in a word my coaching journey with Laura, it would be "transformative". With her experience, empathy (and a great dose of science!) she helped me navigate my internal world, reformulate my personal scripts on how I see things, and be more aware of my body and how we can better work together as a unit. Furthermore, she gave me invaluable tools to continue this path by myself, and keep growing while respecting and honouring who I am. I am extremely grateful to have had the privilege to meet Laura, and I can only recommend her to any leader in any moment of their personal journey.”

“I really valued my time with Laura as a mentor – she was such a good sounding board for the many challenges I faced over several months. Like any great coach, she avoided giving direct advice and instead created the conditions to help me discover an insight or solution myself, whether through a body scan, asking good questions, or creating space for reflection. I consider her a model for how I want to coach my teams. Anyone who works with her will certainly benefit and gain insights into how to progress in their career.”

“Laura is a highly effective executive coach. You set the pace and the agenda. Laura is professional and ready to go, bringing energy and humor to every interaction. She knows your goals and helps you achieve them, pushing and probing when necessary, supporting when appropriate. Laura provides a balanced approach to coaching – sometimes she’s a baseball bat and sometimes she’s a catcher’s mitt. Taking time out of my busy week for coaching with Laura is time well spent. -Lori Brown, Employers Holdings, Inc. Chief Legal Officer ”

“Laura showed up when I was transitioning from the professional work I had been doing for over 30 years. I needed a boost to get out of a well-worn groove and move into a new chapter that elevates and maximizes my talent. Laura’s skilled approach and coaching was the perfect uplift. She showed up 200+% every session and was relentless with her encouragement and support. I highly recommend Laura for anyone who is ready to take the next step (or big leap) within their professional arena. She is a trusted partner who will be by your side to achieve your goals, and so much more. Gwynn B. Sullivan, MSN”

“Definitely working with Laura was one of the most important experiences in my life, nothing but gratitude to her work, guidance and help.”

“It has been an honor and pleasure to benefit from the prefrontal cortex wisdom of Laura Berger over the last 6 months. She helped me meander through an acquisition, COVID impact on worklife, a significant change in responsibility and a promotion. She taught me that approaching negotiations by stepping into the shoes of the person across the table is essential. Mental clarity is power. What I loved most is 'how' Laura listened. By the end of our engagement, she knew my colleagues, my direct reports, my dog, and my boss by name and spoke about them as if she's known then for years. Thank you Laura for your valuable impact on my career and life. I so look forward to continuing this mentorship with you. ”

“Laura facilitated an extremely beneficial offsite retreat for our Executive Team. Pre-work involved surveying the group to determine our needs to accelerate decision making and improve communications. Through her concise, experiential and practical style, she taught us an effective and easy to use communications model. It assists in understanding how we each navigate critical debate, difficult conversations and resolutions of essential issues. Laura explored and deeply understood our needs, put together a targeted program that worked well to meet our goals and expertly facilitated our time together.”

“ “My engagement with Laura has made a significant and enduring difference in my career. From the beginning, I quickly had a clear assessment of my strengths and weaknesses as well as how to approach capitalizing/improving upon them. I began turning obstacles into opportunities, especially in challenging times. What’s more, I learned the importance of empathic and poised decision-making in times of crisis. And finally, my communication became much more effective. I certainly appreciated her wisdom, guidance, listening ear, and insight. I loved her ability to ask questions to identify my strengths, understand my areas of improvement, and recognize blind spots. Laura also has impressive interpersonal skills and a keen ability to calmly and reassuringly break down situations with advice that focuses on solutions rather than problems. I am indeed a better leader for having worked with Laura!” ”

“Laura Berger was indispensable to me during a difficult time in my leadership. I could not have managed the pandemic crisis and the need to come to terms with the complex heritage of my institution without her calming assurance, pinpoint insights, and indispensable guidance. I have no doubt I would have floundered. Laura helped me to be a better communicator in those mediums that I dreaded most: phone and video conference. I became a much more effective communicator on the phone and on video. She gave me the confidence to trust myself, which proved incredibly important as I had to guide a university from closing to reopening over a 149-day period. Seeing a Laura Berger appointment on my calendar brought me comfort. I knew that I could share without judgement or consequence. As the president of an institution, there isn't really anyone to open up to without consequence.”

“I met Laura a couple of years ago when she worked with one of my colleagues as an executive coach. I noticed from our first interaction that she asked targeted questions but set the tone for an easy conversation. When a coaching opportunity arose for me, I immediately thought of her and now having worked with her over the last year, her coaching has exceeded my expectations! I now better appreciate the impact of mental clutter on my ability to organize and focus. Not having managed a team before, there were many lessons learned from our sessions. I now know what it means to work well with others instead of being a people pleaser. I also learned how to have difficult conversations to give constructive feedback, which improved with practice and coaching. Laura helped me to develop stronger relationships with my team and colleagues. She always had me think of ways to encourage problem-solving rather than provide the solutions. That was a real gamechanger for me. Delegating to my team was another challenge I faced when I entered coaching. Laura helped me understand that a great leader understands his or her role and trusts the team to accomplish tasks in order to meet and exceed expectations. I’m now far more comfortable with delegation. Laura’s coaching came at the perfect time, and I appreciate what she has helped me accomplish. I feel so much more satisfied with my job! I feel confident and happy, and I owe my new and fresh outlook on life to the insight I have gained from working with Laura. ”

“I was a former CEO seeking my next chapter. Laura offered me a font of perspective, enabling me to think through the options both professionally and personally. I am a particularly ambitious and driven individual, and there were many options to consider. Laura helped me to assess what was really important to me, formulate clear goals - with an understanding of my own capabilities as well as those I wanted to develop. Laura is a skilled (and trained) listener, and in addition to my specific input, she also noticed what I wasn't saying. She has what I would call a "velvet hammer" (which I loved!) which enabled me to get to the right gameplan for the future. I highly recommend engagement with Laura - she is immensely talented and also fun to work with. ”

“Laura is an incredible leader, speaker, coach, and mentor for the women in The Commonwealth Institute South Florida (TCI), a network of successful business and professional women. Her wise counseling, teaching, and coaching have advanced many of our women in their professional development and growth. Laura is multi-facilitated with a breadth of valuable experience and capability. From facilitating our Executive Forum to leading a session on "Conversational Intelligence" to serving as an expert for "Just Ask TCI," Laura is a true champion who unleashes the potential of women leaders to drive successful businesses and is an inspiration to us all.”

“Recently attended the Women's Corporate Directors presentation by Laura on the Neuroscience of Influence. She presented the concept of Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ) as a learnable skill. We can develop the ability to connect, navigate, and grow with others. The basic tenet is building trust through all of our conversations. I walked away with some great ideas on how to improve my communication skills using this framework. Thanks Laura! Ruth”

“I found working with Laura essential in accelerating my professional progress, especially in key areas that were lurking in the background but were difficult to tackle as a senior leader with so many competing priorities and only so much time in the day. First, through Laura's facilitative conversations with those around me and her ability to distill information into clear messages, I was able to understand and directly target areas where my team needed more time from me. Shifting these priorities has made me a better leader, adding a ton of value to our department and company. Laura also worked with me to find the exact proper manner in which to handle some complex dilemmas that arose during our coaching. The solutions we derived not only addressed the situations head-on but also greatly fortified my relationships with those involved as well as the respect I receive from them. Laura is also honest--perfectly mixing diplomacy and her straight-shooter manner--compassionate, and smart. She understands different personalities and has so much experience working with C-level executives that I felt confident I was on the right, better, path with her the whole time. I highly recommend her to any senior leader in a highly complex environment who is willing to greatly improve their standing in their company and life.”

“I participated in the Everwise Mentor program through my employer. Everwise helps you select an area of focus for improvement and matches you with a mentor. Mine was emotional intelligence. I was incredibly fortunate to be paired with Laura Berger, an executive coach with the Berdeo Group. When I read her bio, I was a bit intimidated. Her experience is so extensive, including writing for Psychology Today, Huffington Post, Forbes, appearances on news shows and Dr. Oz! Upon our first meeting, Laura quickly put me at ease, was very humble, and talking to her was very easy. She has an amazing ability to listen and ask insightful questions, helping me to identify specific problem areas. There were many “ah ha” moments for me. At first, I felt like I was talking too much about my personal life, and this should be about work. She explained that our personal history and values shape many facets of who we are at work, too. That makes a lot more sense now. Over the course of the last six months, I’ve come to understand many things about myself that have helped me improve my stress levels at work and enhance my productivity and focus. Not only have I felt that I have grown, my boss and peers have noticed the positive changes as well. Reflecting over our meetings, I am really amazed by how she guided me through the process of understanding why some of my behaviors contributed to my feelings of being overwhelmed and stressed, not having enough time for my personal life, and at times becoming too engulfed in work issues. It was liberating to realize that you can still have a successful career and a good work ethic without compromising your personal life and health. Laura is truly fantastic to work with. I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her. I now have a new set of tools and thought processes to help me get back on track. Thank you, Laura! ”

“My work with Laura began at a pivotal time in my career. She listened, followed my lead, asked tough questions, and never allowed me to relinquish my agency in creating the environment and experiences that would best serve whatever the situation called for. She served as a mirror (both in her questions and in her follow-ups), enabling me to reflect and make incremental and break-through mental and behavioral shifts. And she was always in my corner cheering me on and believing in the positive impact I could have on the organization, its leaders, and all those I interacted with. As a result, I rediscovered the strength of my judgement and conviction, and the courage to speak up when no one else could. It allowed me to serve the organization as the leader I needed and wanted to be - with loyalty, dedication, strength, and authenticity, and in line with both the organization's and my own values, surfacing hard truths, leaning into difficult conversations, and creating change. I am proud of the work we accomplished together, and of the positive impact I am able to to have on the people and organizations I choose to serve.”

“It is a pleasure to express how impactful Laura’s executive coaching was for me. I immediately enjoyed positive and compelling outcomes. Laura offers immense insight into organizational dynamics. One primary result was applying a fresh focus on workplace perspectives, beliefs, and attitudes which greatly improved the outcomes of difficult situations and conversations. Her highly effective communication style won my trust from day one, an imperative in a quality coaching relationship. What’s more, the process felt refreshingly light as she infused humor, when appropriate, into our consultations along the way. If you are looking for a first-class executive coach, I highly recommend Laura Berger. ”

“Laura was matched to me as mentor through the Everwise Woman program. She was great to work with, easy to talk to (even though she was challenging too!) and helped me to look at problems from a different view. She helped me to understand where I want to been seen as an expert and examine steps to get there. She helped me to change my approach to situations where I was setting myself up to be successful. I absolutely saw a change in how I was managing relationships, meetings and leveraging my team. I would absolutely recommend Laura as a Coach!”

“One of the most important things a Coach does is facilitate a shift away from Self-Doubt towards An Unshakeable Belief in Self! An excellent Coach makes that happen even when you are feeling “broken”. Laura Berger is an Excellent Coach! I sought out Laura’s professional help three years ago after a Blissful relocation from New York City to Fort Lauderdale to be with my new husband, came with a Not So Blissful need to find a new job. I was in Career Transition and it ached like the dickens! I was panicked because after 6 months of “looking”, I was still minimally employed. The first thing Laura did was calm me down. She skillfully helped me to look at The Big Picture of My Life. She got me out of my head (we all know how dangerous it is in there:) and gave me a more user-friendly definition of success. I needed that to stop feeling so down on myself! We fleshed out my strengths, values, unique talents, passions and transferrable experiences. Hey, I looked good on paper! That made me feel better right away. I always feel better about myself after a session with Laura, whether things went great that week or not. “Things”, however, have been ten times better since I began working with Laura. I started a Career with New York Life, reaching a level of production in my first year that usually takes two years; I developed numerous business and personal relationships- my sense of community is strong. I achieved awards and recognition in Social Clubs such as Toastmasters and now serve on the Board of The Scleroderma Foundation. I continue to create opportunities for myself in Business and Life. All of this, in large part, due to knowing what My Value Proposition is in any situation. I clearly know and can articulate what I bring to the table. I am solid in my Brand Essence. This is what working with Laura Berger has done for me. On days, even weeks when life is not going exactly as I planned or wanted, I now have strategies to bring back my focus and sense of peace. Sometimes, I still feel broken BUT I don’t panic anymore. The expression “Active problem solving replaces static despair” describes what I have learned to do as a result of my coaching sessions. Invaluable! ”

“Laura brings energy and creativity to all her endeavors. She has deep experience in professional development and change management, having worked across multiple industry sectors in her career. I recommend Laura highly as a professional.”

“I have had the pleasure of participating in Laura’s session at the SFLODN Network regarding my most important asset and that is, myself. While yes, those who we work with and for are essential and valuable assets, this was the first time I participated in a workshop that was dedicated to my growth so that I can then help others. Throughout the session, I gained insight into my present self and what I would like to define as my future self. It was a session regarding leadership, but Laura’s session provided me with much more than I had anticipated. Realizing that my hectic schedule wasn’t aligned with the leader I want to be was a huge breakthrough. Through this session, I have learned to prioritize and stay motivated to reach my actual goals and passions in life. Laura's facilitation of this realization was amazing. Her attention to details and active listening captivates the audience to a call to action. Her sense of understanding, courtesy, and empathy sets her apart from many coaching professionals. I loved the inspirational music and your guided questions throughout our time of reflection.The session was invaluable. Thanks, Laura! ”

“Laura is a skilled facilitator, with presence that engages the whole room and wisdom that makes an impact on each individual. Her session for us (the SFLODN March Meeting) provided me a fresh way to examine my own leadership, revealing habits of thought I’ve carried forward and guiding me to reframe my leader journey into the future. Insights I applied over the next several days are already producing new results for me and my team. We wish we had provided more time on our agenda for her lively session! Laura’s ability to draw connections and share her own growth experiences are valuable assets for any individual or group that engage her services.”

““Laura brings vibrant and insightful stories in a humorous, playful communication style that lights up a room and inspires her audience to go forth to shatter their personal and professional speed limits. Her relatable professional and life experiences translate to practical applications for achievement and fulfillment. She shows that the sky is the limit for anyone who decides to be successful regardless of background or circumstance." Heidi Richards Mooney, Founder & CEO - Women in Ecommerce.”

“If you are lucky, in your life there will be only a handful of people that you can say have truly changed your trajectory, Laura Berger was that person for me. I have had the extreme good fortune of having Laura as my leadership coach and a friend for many years now. Her insights and ability to distil challenges and opportunities into practical, sensible advice is incredible. Right from the start during our conversations, her wisdom and guidance into what was happening in my professional career, helped me understand how my achievements and contributions are significantly more valuable than the sum of my challenges. Also, her guidance on company politics, communication styles and the importance of being visible was son on-target. Her analysis taught me to step back and look at the commonalities of my successes and understand where and more importantly why I had certain challenges and her skills taught me to see and reflect on my thoughts and actions in a way that freed me from many of my challenges and focused me on the true benefits and gifts of my life and career. To this day, I have passed on some of her guidance on to my peers, so her “affect” has reached significantly farther than she even realizes. Here are some words that best describe Laura Berger: Insightful advisor; aware, intuitive; sensitive, strong, playful, effective, counselor, guide, enthusiast, transforming; mentor. Think you get the picture that I am a fan!! ”

“Laura worked with one of my major clients this Winter in a symposium called "Women, Wealth and Wisdom in Chicago. The event was attended by over 300 major clients, Center's of Influence, and future clients. Laura's talk closed the symposium and thru her typical blend of humor, insight and understanding of the human experience helped make the event a resounding success. One of Laura's many talents is that she makes one dream beyond the "normal' and provide a path for action. I call her coach, mentor, author and most importantly friend.”

“I heard Laura present at a recent conference and she did an excellent job.”

“As Programming Chair of NAWBO's Ft. Lauderdale Chapter (National Association of Women Business Owners) it is my pleasure to recommend Laura Berger to any organization wishing to engage their audience with a captivating speaker. Laura was creative, dramatic and delivered a great message. She was very proactive in getting everything we needed prior to the presentation and has great follow through. She is a true professional and it was a joy working with her.”

“Laura Berger spoke to the National Association of Women Business Owners Ft. Lauderdale chapter last month on the topic "Basic Instincts: Leading With A Woman's Natural Talent". Laura is smart, energetic and such a creative speaker. Her knowledge of leadership and development is vast and she definitely understands how to empower women to succeed in business and in life. I would recommend Laura to speak to any organization that wants to motivate, inspire and coach their teams to reach the next level.”

“I am pleased to recommend Laura Berger as a speaker for any organization wanting to engage their audience. Laura was able to captivate the members of the National Association of Women Business Owner's Ft. Lauderdale Chapter. In the 4.5 years that I have been a member of this group, I had never heard this group be so quiet and attentative! Inez Romaguera Programming Chair, NAWBO- Ft.Lauderdale”

“Laura is on the move! In-between writing and promoting her new book and personal speaking engagements, Laura paused long enough to share an afternoon discussing leadership and a woman's natural talent to lead. Her creative format, encouraged the women in that room to dig deep and discover what it is about them that sets them apart and makes them unique and powerful leaders. Laura is setting the world on fire, one woman at a time!”

“I heard Laura speak as part of a panel about how women negotiate. She impressed me so much, I just had to seek her out and stay connected! Her valuable tips and insight were invaluable, and her demeanor and professionalism are so impressive!”

“I've used several of Laura's articles to support my career transition clients in several ways. They are a great resource. Her ability to connect with you through words is exceptional. I used her articles for both female and male clients to help them stay focused on the future and what is possible. Highly recommended reading. Susan McCandless, MA, PCC Coach www.coachmccandless.com”

“On September 21, 2011, the Miami Chapter of the National Association of Professional Women had the pleasure of hosting "Horizontal Leadership: a Conversation with Laura Berger." Laura walked us through an insightful, interactive, deeply personal, and thought-provoking journey on "horizontal leadership," analogizing her own experience rappelling down a Costa Rican waterfall to navigating through everyday hurdles in our careers and professional lives. Laura delves into this unique concept in her recent publication in the Glasshammer -- http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2011/08/19/intrepid-woman/ -- a must read for every professional. After sharing her own story and educating the group on the topic, Laura led us through a round table discussion on NAPW Members' own experiences navigating to and from work, family, and personal challenges - asking the tough questions about what propels us forward (whether straight down, or side-to-side) and what compels us to pause and recalibrate before moving ahead. Laura was a natural fit for NAPW-Miami members, who are hungry for exactly the type of leadership training that Laura has to offer. I would highly recommend Laura for similar presentations, workshops, trainings, and one-on-one coaching.”

“I met Laura when I first joined Leo Burnett. I was working in Dubai and she was in Chicago, which required us to work together across continents on various HR projects. Although I was new to the Group, Laura made me feel as though I had been there for years. Her listening and coaching skills in the work place helped me integrate into the Leo Burnett culture quickly, and work across continents with great ease. After Laura left Leo Burnett, she introduced me to Tiara. Laura is not someone who will just sell you a product. She always listens to your needs first; your needs as a company as well as your needs as in individual who is part of that company. In her proposals, Laura takes the time to walk you through whatever journey she is about to take you on when is providing consultation or service, making transparency one of her greatest assets. In addition to the transparency and empathy, Laura's expertise in the field provided me the information and guidance needed to make informed decisions. With Laura it's about you, your professional development and the health of the company you are part of.”

“Laura's intellect, creativity, and leadership are unsurpassed. She is solutions oriented, savvy, and on target in everything she does. Successful for all the right reasons -- results, relationships, values -- she consistently elevates the game around her. A tremendous asset to any organization, Laura gets my very highest recommendation!”

“Laura helped me to refine my career goals and direct my focus to some new areas I hadn't considered. She brings very strong business experience, coupled with personal warmth and insight, that makes it very easy and satisfying to work with her. She also is generous with sharing her quite substantial network of colleagues, friends and business contacts. As a result, I made some new important international business contacts through her, as well as some new friends. She brings an innate professionalism, as well as a caring attitude, to what she does and it is a joy to work with her.”

“I have known Laura for over 4 years and in that time she has never failed to impress me with her optimistic attitude, willingness to listen and offer assistance, and desire to continuously learn and develop new skills. Laura is a leader and people naturally gravitate to her. She takes pride in a job well done and is not one to disappoint. She is a true asset to the people lucky enough to work with her and know her!”

“I worked with Laura for several years in the Human Capital Practice of Deloitte. Last year I was able to hire Laura to facilitate eight stakeholder sessions around business process improvement for an enterprise membership system that was in process of being implemented. Laura not only came up to speed quickly on the system implementation progress but she was able to deliver an outstanding plan to facilitate these sessions. Her professionalism, organizational skills and ability to keep meetings on track helped her create very successful facilitated sessions. Laura also followed-up with excellent documentation and suggestions for how to handle communications from these sessions. She is an outstanding facilitator.”