Laura Gates, M.S., PCC

Strategic Advisor/Executive Coach (ICF PCC, EMCC)/Team Coach/Team Facilitator/Speaker

Laura Gates, M.S., PCC is an experienced executive coach, strategic advisor, and leadership consultant with over 25 years of experience in the field. Here are some key details about her background and current roles:

Professional Experience

Laura Gates is the founder of Gates Group LLC, where she has been working as a Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach since August 2014.1 In this role, she:

Provides strategic advice and executive coaching to leaders and their teams
Designs and facilitates custom strategic leadership retreats
Works with C-Suite/SVP/VP executive clients on navigating complex business challenges, strategic planning, change management, and culture change

Additionally, since January 2021, Laura has been serving as a Core Guide/Facilitator at Chief, where she facilitates C-suite/VP peer groups to elevate their impact.1

Credentials and Education

Holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Organizational Leadership from the University of Redlands School of Business1
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF)1
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Marketing from Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management1

Other Roles and Affiliations

External Consultant/Executive Coach at Korn Ferry (November 2020 - Present)1
Fellow at the Institute of Coaching, McLean/Harvard Medical School (January 2021 - Present)1
Guest Speaker at various conferences and events1

Expertise and Recognition

Laura Gates is known for her work in leadership development, organizational change, and conflict resolution. She has been:

Named as a top executive coach by Culture Amp1
Featured in First Round Capital's First Round Review for her work on resolving team conflict1
A thought leader on various podcasts and speaking engagements, including MIT Systems Thinking, Future of Work, and Wisdom 2.01

Her client list includes major corporations such as Silicon Valley Fortune 100 companies, LinkedIn, Shell, Visa, NASA, and various startups in biotech, fintech, and AI.1