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illuminator. catalyst. partner.

Lauren MacKinnon, Executive Coach and Leadership Development Facilitator

Lauren MacKinnon 
CPHR, PCC 
Leadership Coach | Facilitator | Former COO

I help leaders at every stage develop their authentic leadership approach - from rising young talent to seasoned executives.

I help leaders grow from the inside out - at every stage of their journey. Whether you're building your leadership foundation or navigating complexity at the executive level, I offer grounded, strategic guidance that drives real transformation.

 

With 20+ years in senior leadership, including as a COO, I bring a unique blend of executive experience, HR expertise, and professional coaching to every engagement. I’ve lived the challenges my clients face. That means I don’t offer vague theory - I offer tailored, actionable solutions grounded in lived experience and evidence-based methodology.

My work focuses on four core commitments:

  • Authenticity – Helping leaders discover and lead from their unique strengths

  • Practicality – Building skills that deliver immediate impact

  • Strategy – Applying business acumen to real-world leadership challenges

  • Sustainability – Fostering long-term growth, not quick fixes

I’m especially passionate about helping organizations cultivate diverse, human-centered leadership cultures - and I bring deep facilitation experience across youth, emerging, and executive leader programs.

Let’s build a new kind of leadership together - rooted in identity, powered by purpose.

Credentials & Expertise
  • CPHR – Chartered Professional in Human Resources

  • PCC, ICF-Certified Coach – Over 500 hours of professional coaching experience

  • 20+ Years in Senior Leadership – Including roles as COO and Director of HR & Operations

  • Leadership Development Expertise – Certified in proven, evidence-based methodologies

  • Experienced Facilitator – Across youth, emerging, and executive leadership cohorts

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