Laura Darrell is a leadership author, speaker, educator, and former operations and training senior executive. She is known for her commitment to an organizational culture rooted in coaching, development, and appreciation. She has over 25 years of experience leading people and teams at some of North America’s most beloved brands like Starbucks, Apple, Workopolis (now Indeed.com), Boston Pizza International, and A&W Restaurants.

Laura holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Royal Roads University in British Columbia, Canada, with a research focus on multidisciplinary stakeholder collaboration that enhances business results.