Testimonials
"Thanks Laurel for all you do!
Too often leaders get filtered down versions of the truth due to positional power. With you, they get the actual truth. This is important for their business because time is money and there is no time to guess what people really are trying to say or what they are really needing. Your coaching will lead to unprecedented productivity for them."
"Laurel has been an incredible resource for our firm and has provided a wealth of knowledge and support to us as we grow. She is a great listener, and she has a unique gift in applying what she hears to actionable next steps to help our team improve. Her expertise in HR and organizational growth have helped us to work toward accomplishing our goals for the future of our business. We attribute much of our success and growth over the last year to Laurel, and we are so thankful for her involvement as a consultant partner with Vida design. We would highly recommend Laurel's services to anyone who is looking to grow an enduring and successful business through strong foundational principals and expert guidance."
"Laurel is beyond wonderful to work with, both one-on-one and in small groups. Her empathetic and compassionate approach makes everyone’s voice feel welcomed, valued and important, and you can tell she LOVES what she does, because she’s very good at it! She’s energizing to be around, she creates space for sharing and collaboration, and her collected wisdom and genuine enthusiasm for growth helped me reframe some of the goals I’ve felt stuck on, and renewed my hope for the future I really want to achieve."
"I have relied upon Laurel’s guidance and coaching throughout my career. Her insights and direction are always on target as she coached me through a number of job changes, helping me to stay focused on the advantages instead of the difficulties. With my professional changes, I have found it is important to have someone to talk to on the outside, for both the perspective and encouragement. Laurel is this person for me.”
“Laurel Rutledge is the complete package. She has beauty inside and out, wicked intelligence and focused ambition. Laurel always imparts knowledge when you are in her presence and the great thing about that is she doesn’t even realize it. She is that person who makes you better just by knowing her.”
“Whether you have recently finished school or are a seasoned professional knowing the steps to take to accomplish your life and career goals can be challenging. Laurel Rutledge has the knowledge and skills to guide your decision-making and action planning processes. Laurel’s greatest talent is her ability authentically engage you through active listening and questioning as she constructs personalized and contextualized supports that move you towards fulfilling your life’s purpose.”