Member since November 2022
An in demand speaker, award winning entrepreneur, certified coach and consultant, Laura Gmeinder has made it her life’s mission to empower women and provide the support they need to be successful (on their terms) in business and life. With over 20 years experience in women’s leadership and business her sweet spot is the intersection of mindset and strategy, the “can do” and action plan we all need to play big and smash our goals.
Her entrepreneurial spirit has lead her to start several award winning businesses including Laura Gmeinder Coaching & Consulting; she has been recognized as an InBusiness Magazine “40 Under 40”, honored for her business savvy and civic contributions, and a BRAVA magazine “Woman to Watch”. Laura has also been a judge for the International Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
Laura is an International Coach Federation certified business and life coach (PCC- one of only 14,000 in the world). She hold a Bachelor’s of Science in adult education from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Laura has been featured in various publications on TV, podcasts and Internet shows.
Laura is committed to building community and giving back; she volunteers to support entrepreneurial development for the Doyenne Group and provides business coaching for international nonprofit The Coaching Fellowship. She is a graduate of Leadership Greater Madison and a past president of the Junior League.
Laura strives to live an interesting life; the above was accomplished in the spirit of “Do one thing every day that scares you.”
I'm passionate about helping women start and grow their business. I'm also passionate about inspiring women (people) to move past their fear, to do things they previously though they couldn't/ were afraid of. I'm passionate helping women grow in their self awareness, lean into their purpose and values to best their best as leaders and create success on their terms.
I'm full of stories that are entertaining, engaging and educational. One story that I share is the time I flew to Denver for a conference with 3.000 women- not knowing a soul. On the second night, the keynote speaker took everyone outside to do a fire walk. I didn't plan on doing it- I was terrified of fire. But I went with every outside to cheer on the other ladies... and in the meantime saw how much fun they were having- and clearly they were walking on fire and not getting burned- so I decided to do it too. Lesson: whether you think you can or think you can't you're right. You'll have to see me tell it in person- I'm very animated. I tell this story like I do with all of them- with lots of passion and energy. It's an emotional roller coaster that moves the audience.
My story? I survived a quarter life crisis, made friends with fear- and myself, courageously left my corporate HR job (after 14 years) and set out to make an impact in the world. Success on my terms!
I'm full of stories that are entertaining, engaging and educational. One story that I share is the time I flew to Denver for a conference with 3.000 women- not knowing a soul. On the second night, the keynote speaker took everyone outside to do a fire walk. I didn't plan on doing it- I was terrified of fire. But I went with every outside to cheer on the other ladies... and in the meantime saw how much fun they were having- and clearly they were walking on fire and not getting burned- so I decided to do it too. Lesson: whether you think you can or think you can't you're right. You'll have to see me tell it in person- I'm very animated. I tell this story like I do with all of them- with lots of passion and energy. It's an emotional roller coaster that moves the audience.
My story? I survived a quarter life crisis, made friends with fear- and myself, courageously left my corporate HR job (after 14 years) and set out to make an impact in the world. Success on my terms!