Scale with confidence.

Turn ambitious growth into clear priorities, aligned leaders, and a company that actually executes.

I help CEOs and leadership teams simplify the complexity of scaling, with the strategy, rhythm, and accountability to keep moving forward.

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Growing, stuck, burned out, or somewhere in between?

“We’re growing fast, and it’s getting messy.”

“We’ve hit a plateau, and I can’t figure out why.”

“We’re going through a big change, and I need the team aligned.”

“Everything still comes back to me.”

“My leadership team isn’t on the same page.”

“We have a plan. We just don’t run the company from it.”

Different starting points. Same truth: the way you run the company has to keep up.

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It’s rarely just a strategy problem. Or just a people problem.

It’s how Strategy, Execution, People, and Cash fit together. The way you run the company got you here. Getting to what’s next takes all four, working together.

Priorities, rhythms, and accountability that turn the plan into progress.

Strategy

A clear direction your whole team can repeat and rally behind.

Execution

Fuel for growth, not a constant worry.

People

The right people in the right seats, owning the right things.

Cash

Start wherever you are

An assessment across Strategy, Execution, Cash, and People, a working session with your team, and a clear report on what to fix first.

Launchpad: Know where you stand

A facilitated planning sprint that ends with a one-page plan, annual priorities, and quarterly Rocks with owners.

Confident Start: Build a plan your team owns

Quarterly planning, meeting rhythms, scoreboards, and leadership-team coaching that keep the plan alive. Want a one-on-one thought partner instead? CEO coaching is available too.

Scaling Up Coaching: Run the plan all year

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What clients say

  • “She’s someone who makes you better. You’ll find yourself looking at things in ways you never thought of before.”

  • “Laura helped implement Scaling Up at our company, leading to expansive growth.”

  • “Laura is a gifted facilitator who can cut through inertia and make everyone feel heard and valued.”

  • “In a time when I really needed confidence, she made me play with more depth and think with a long view.”

  • “Laura is a Shepherd of Progress. She will challenge you and ask the tough questions to figure out what’s possible.”

  • “Her process is simple and clear and empowering.”

Hi, I’m Laura.

I’ve experienced Scaling Up from every side of the table. I’ve worked inside a company running it, implemented it, led operations through Scaling Up-sized growth, and now coach leadership teams as a certified Scaling Up Coach. Add a background in audit and management consulting, and I bring strategy, cash, people, and execution into the same room.

“Avanti” means move forward. That’s what we’ll do.

More about me
Blog
Why a Coach Belongs in Your Annual Budget
Why a Coach Belongs in Your Annual Budget

Why a Coach Belongs in Your Annual Budget explores why leadership teams that invest in coaching don’t just plan better — they lead better. This article breaks down the hidden cost of DIY strategy, what actually changes when leaders have the right support, and why budgeting for coaching is a strategic decision that strengthens clarity, alignment, and execution all year long.

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The Power of One Word
The Power of One Word

A simple one-word check-in can reveal more about your team than a full survey. The “One Word Open/Close” creates space for awareness, trust, and alignment — the building blocks of high-performing teams. In this post, we explore how a two-minute ritual can strengthen connection, sharpen focus, and turn emotional honesty into momentum.

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Steady in the Storm: What Rhythm and Structure Make Possible
Steady in the Storm: What Rhythm and Structure Make Possible

Tariffs are rising. Federal grants are in limbo. Budget cuts are hitting nonprofits. Supply chains are strained. Job security feels fragile. In this climate, it’s not about what you should’ve done - it’s about what you can do now. Structure creates clarity. Rhythm builds momentum. Coaching brings calm and direction. Together, they help you lead - especially when the path ahead is unclear.

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