Lauren Doliva

Lauren M. Doliva, PhD, is a prominent figure in the field of executive coaching and strategic development, currently serving as Partner Emeritus at Heidrick & Struggles in their San Francisco office. With nearly 30 years of experience, she specializes in advising Chief Executive Officers and Board Directors across various sectors, including consumer goods and private equity.1

Professional Background

• Current Role: At Heidrick & Struggles, Lauren provides strategic advice and executive coaching, leveraging her extensive background to guide organizations ranging from venture-backed startups to large public corporations.1
• Previous Experience: Before her tenure at Heidrick & Struggles, she worked for three years at Lucasfilm, Ltd., where she engaged with both the corporate entity and its emerging divisions, including Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM).1

Recognition

Lauren has been recognized multiple times for her contributions to the industry:

• Featured in Global 200 Executive Recruiters and Businessweek as one of the top consultants.
• Honored by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the “Most Influential Women in Business” for seven consecutive years, culminating in being named “Forever Influential”.1

Education

• PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley.
• MA in Teaching from Harvard University.
• BA from the University of California, Los Angeles.1

Additional Information

Lauren is also an International Coaching Federation (ICF) member, reflecting her commitment to professional standards in coaching.2 Her LinkedIn profile indicates that she has built a substantial network within her professional community, boasting over 2,000 followers.2