About Laurel Leadership

Our mission is to help leaders and organizations move into the modern era with clarity and confidence.

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Become a leader who isn’t just prepared for the future but is actively shaping it.

Through executive coaching and consulting, Vicky Koutsis guides her clients through navigating business complexities, overcoming leadership challenges, and building the right-brained skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. With a portfolio that includes some of the globe’s most innovative companies, Vicky’s approach has become a game-changer for organizations looking to create a lasting legacy of transformation.

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MEET VICKY

Vicky Koutsis is an organizational psychologist, certified executive coach, and consultant dedicated to helping executives and organizations achieve purpose-driven growth.

With extensive experience in tech and corporate sectors, she’s partnered with Fortune 500 companies — including NetApp, Intuitive Surgical, Burton, Nutanix — to help align strategy with organization design and manage transformation needs.

Her deep knowledge of leadership development, organizational behavior, and change has made her a sought-after expert in helping corporate cultures, enhancing team dynamics, and guiding leaders through periods of complex change. Her work has led to measurable improvements in both employee engagement and operational efficiency, and her ability to help executives break through self-imposed limitations has earned her a reputation as a powerful catalyst for growth.

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Certified Executive Coach

Columbia University Teacher’s College

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Ph.D., Industrial & Organizational Psychology

California School of Professional Psychology

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Executive Coaching Training Program

Columbia University Teacher’s College

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Business Acumen Gauge

Quad Assessment

Strong leadership thrives on strong support — meet ours:

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Jilian Buretz

Project Coordinator

Originally from Colorado, Jilian has been enjoying life in sunny San Diego for the past five years. As the Project Coordinator at Laurel Leadership, she loves keeping projects organized, supporting the team, and making sure everything runs smoothly. Outside of work, you’ll often find her hiking with her husband, cheering on a soccer match, or exploring San Diego’s many delicious restaurants.

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Elaine-Marie Bohen

Global Leadership Strategist

Global leadership strategist with 20+ years driving executive alignment, culture transformation, and leadership development from frontline to C-suite. Designs practical, research-backed learning journeys that deliver measurable business impact.

Next-level leadership starts here.