Innovator in Humanizing & Wholistic Leadership Development (Embodied, Contemplative & Relational Practices )

Intl Humanistic Management Association Fellow, 2023/24 | Academy of Management, MSR Promising Dissertation Award, 2023 |Fetzer Scholar, 2023

LauraLynn Jansen, Ph.D., PCC, is an author and innovator in humanizing leadership. LauraLynn’s rich background as a Co-Active coach and leadership facilitator spans nearly twenty-five years. She is a maven who encompasses both introspective and highly interactive delivery styles.

At the core of LauraLynn’s work is a commitment to the value of dignity, a principle that guided her to her doctoral research exploring how humanization occurs. Recognizing her foresight and contribution to the field, she received the prestigious Academy of Management’s 2023 Promising Dissertation Award. She is also a Fetzer scholar and a fellow of the International Humanistic Management Association.

LauraLynn’s impact extends beyond academia, as she has developed comprehensive curriculums designed to nurture our inherent capacity for connection on both individual and collective levels. Her transformative offerings have found application in diverse settings from DC to Hawai’i. Notably, she has curated multi-year, immersive retreat-based experiences and seamlessly blends in-person and online hybrid formats. She has facilitated and provided leadership, well-being, and humanizing engagement programs within various organizations, from the US military to hospitals to non-profit settings. 

An advocate for personal sustainability and community building, LauraLynn integrates authentically embodied leadership models that address intra- and interpersonal dimensions of awareness. Her passion lies in exploring the profound connection between intentional action, self-awareness, and societal well-being. Her Eastern and Western-based approaches bring a refreshing perspective to settings where she is engaged.

LauraLynn is not merely an innovator in theory; she lives what she champions, aspiring towards a future marked by self-consciousness and heightened vibrancy rooted in awareness. Her vision revolves around honoring the individual and collective spirit, ushering in a new era of interconnectedness and human flourishing.

Credentials

LauraLynn’s doctoral degree in Leadership and Change focused on how the experience of humanization unfolds. Her master’s degree is in Integrative Health Education, which provides a unique perspective on addressing issues of whole-person well-being from Eastern and Western approaches. She has acquired a multitude of certifications focused on integrating somatic and mindfulness programming since 1999.

Innovator in Humanizing Leadership Development (through Embodied, Contemplative & Relational Practices )