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Laura Barker

PCC
Director, Coaching & Leadership Development
TalentRise
Country or state 
Canada (Ontario)
City 
Toronto
Fee 
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Languages 
English
Timezone 
America/New_York

Personal Details

Bio

Laura Barker focuses on leadership coaching, specifically, leading with purpose, developing executive presence, communicating effectively, and insightfully navigating change.

She guides clients to build and sustain peak performance through developing self-awareness around strengths as well as areas for growth. Clients gain clarity about what motivates them intrinsically which impacts how they show up as leaders.

Laura’s coaching work is always underlined with a grounded sense of purpose. Knowing who you are creates alignment with what you do.

Laura has 20+ years of business experience in HR and project management and has worked with small, mid-market, and large companies, ranging from national to international in scope, in the following industries: pharmaceutical, hospitality, employee engagement, supply chain, and food manufacturing. Laura holds a B.A. from McGill University and is coach-certified with the International Coaching Federation, Co-Active Training Institute, and Positive Intelligence.

Current position (1)

Director, Coaching & Leadership Development

TalentRise

Presentations

Presentations (4)
Own Your Seat

Step into your power and lead with confidence. This session will guide you to tune into your inner strengths, build resilience, and communicate effectively. Walk away with practical strategies to show up for yourself and lead authentically.

Change isn't a Four-Letter Word

Most leaders know that change is inevitable. So what stops leaders from welcoming it? In this session we will explore humanity's natural resistance to change and why now, more than ever, we need leaders who are master change agents. We will learn how to greet resistance with a positive mindset and embrace growth at difficult times. We will also dig in and dive deep into understanding your own super powers when it comes to championing growth.

Sabotaging your Exit Plan: A Guide for Startup Founders

We all know the value of physical exercise and the impact consistent habits can have over the long-term health of our bodies. So why would that be any different when it comes to your minds. We will teach you how to think of your brain as an operating system that requires daily exercise. You will learn how to shift from a negative to a positive mindset. You will leave with clarity on how you can leverage your own self-awareness to deepen your relationships, manage stress better and drive results.

The Resilience Imperative: Your growth depends on it

Explore the concepts of resilience and why it is the key to unlocking your growth narrative. Understand how resilience shows up and how to cultivate it in yourself and in your relationship with others. Deepen your understanding of the global cultural shifts that are upon us and develop strategies that bring humanity to the forefront of your operations.

Workshops (1)
Unlocking Team Potential: How Self-Awareness Drives Engagement and Alignment for Peak Performance
4 hours
(View workshop agenda)

Unlock the power of self-awareness in driving productivity and engagement in your workplace through this interactive workshop based on Predictive Index (PI) Behavioral Assessments.

Past talks (4)
Own Your Seat: Leadership & Communication in Male-Dominated Fields
Powering Production: Championing Women in Manufacturing Forum
Brampton, ON
September 25, 2025
Change isn't a 4-Letter Word
HRPA Western (Stoney Creek) Chapter Meeting
Stoney Creek, ON
March 26, 2025
Shedding Rigidity in HR
DisruptHR Toronto
Toronto
November 10, 2022
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Mental Fitness for Startup Success
University of Toronto's Entrepreneurship Week
University of Toronto
March 6, 2025
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Own Your Seat - Women In Leadership
Own Your Seat - Women In Leadership
Positive Mental Fitness Webinar
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Laura Barker | TalentRise

Books & Articles (4)

Addressing Leadership Crisis: 4 Ways to Overcome Executive Exodus
Reimagining Meetings: Transforming Ineffective Meetings into Powerful Tools for Productivity
5 Ways Empathy Impacts your Leadership
How Leaders can become better Managers through Coaching instead of Commanding

Expertise (10)

Leadership
Business
Leadership Positive Intelligence Behavioral Assessment growth mindset Building Resilience Build Effective Teams Navigating Change Executive Presence

Clients

SpinUp - University of Toronto's first wet lab incubator

HRPA competencies

Core Competencies (Primary)
Organizational Effectiveness
Core Competencies (Secondary)
Strategy
Professional Practice
Learning & Development
Enabling Competencies
Critical Thinking Analysis
Decision-Making Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Negotiation and Influencing
Relationship Management
Strategic and Organizational Leadership
Business Acumen

Awards & certifications (5)

Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC)
Positive Intelligence
2025
Professional Certified Coach
International Coaching Federation
2025
Certified Professional Co-active Coach (CPCC)
The Co-active Training Institute
2021
Hogan Assessment Certification
Hogan
2024
Predictive Index Certification
The Predictive Index
2024

Reviews

Testimonials (2)
  • Laura has a distinct way of speaking and reaching an audience. She’s warm, engaging and incredibly succinct when presenting and explaining her ideas and lessons. As an audience member, I warmed to her immediately and found myself actively participating in her presentation - whether that was asking questions, jotting down notes or contributing my own ideas and thoughts.
    Vanessa Buttino
    Verified
  • Laura has a remarkable ability to captivate audiences with visionary ideas, all grounded in real-world experience. Drawing from her career journey, she shares practical examples of how small changes can significantly improve the lives of thousands in the workplace. Her generosity in sharing personal insights inspires leaders to rethink their approach and show up with purpose, driving meaningful change toward a better world of work.
    Jeff St Denis
    Founder & CEO
    Culture Catalyst Inc.
    Shedding Rigidity in HR
    10/11/2022
    Verified
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Laura empowers leaders to translate insights into action, positively, energetically, and wisely.

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