Laurie Hillis

Expert Overview

Laurie Hillis is a leadership coach, facilitator, and certified Dare to Lead™ practitioner inspired by Brené Brown’s research on courage and vulnerability. With a trauma-informed, systems-aware approach, she helps leaders and teams cultivate trust, resilience, and grounded growth, transforming insight into brave, compassionate, and effective action.

Her unique strength lies in bridging analytical thinking with emotional intelligence. Specializing in supporting leaders across all levels, Laurie helps individuals and teams unlock their potential through psychological safety, resilience, and authentic leadership. Her approach focuses on breaking through self-limiting beliefs and developing confident, courageous leaders. She is certified to administer the Diamond Power Index and many other insightful leadership assessments.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Developing authentic leadership skills
  • Enhancing self-awareness & emotional intelligence
  • Supporting leadership transitions
  • Building resilience, psychological safety
  • Growing leadership presence & confidence
  • Paradoxical thinking and adult development
  • Growth mindset and meaningful communication