About Laura
I help leaders and organizations reach new heights through strategic consulting, executive coaching, and transformational leadership development.
Over a 30+ year corporate career, I rose from executive assistant to Chief Client Officer at a $10B organization, leading 400+ people and a $53M budget. That unconventional climb — built on grit, results, and relationships — shapes every engagement I take on today. I don't coach from theory. I coach from the trenches.
As Founder of Everest Leadership Advisors, I partner with executives, teams, and boards to solve the problems that stall growth: misaligned strategy, underdeveloped talent, broken trust, and the gap between good enough and exceptional.
What I Bring:
Expertise in fleet management, account management, strategic plan development, client experience, and organizational transformation. I'm a 2025 Fleet Hall of Fame inductee, former AFLA President, active board director, and certified Forté communication assessment practitioner with deep experience in CliftonStrengths and EQ coaching.
What Makes Me Different:
Most consultants hand you a framework. I built the muscle memory to execute it. Clients leave with confidence, clarity, and accountability that lasts — not just a binder on a shelf. I bring boardroom-tested instincts, an operator's eye, and direct, caring honesty that accelerates growth.
Typical Projects:
Executive coaching (1:1 and team), strategic planning facilitation, leadership development programs, keynote speaking, board advisory, sales strategy, client retention frameworks, Account Management Program Assessments, and assessment-based coaching.
Who I Work With:
C-suite executives, senior leaders navigating transitions, high-potential talent, and organizations building cultures of trust and performance.
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Everest Leadership AdvisorsFounder & PresidentDecember 2025 - Today (8 months)United StatesEmpowering leaders to own their careers with boldness and intention while partnering with organizations to drive measurable results through executive coaching and strategic consulting that transforms leadership, client relationships, and sustainable growth.
- Wheels IncStrategic AdvisorApril 2025 - December 2025 (8 months)Partnering with the executive team on key initiatives that enhance client value, strengthen operations, and drive growth.
- Wheels IncChief Client OfficerMay 2023 - April 2025 (1 year and 11 months)Led comprehensive client growth, retention, and satisfaction strategies encompassing client management, account relations, analytics, strategic programs, and international support while providing leadership to elevate client experience through innovative, data-driven solutions. Successfully managed clients and teams through the merger of three major fleet management companies, scaling Wheels from $3 billion to $10 billion with 1 million vehicles across North America.
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Education
- Bachelor of Science Business AdministrationWestern Governors UniversityBachelor of Science Business Administration