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Kathleen Wilson-Edell, Ph.D. | Business Development Leader | Academia

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“Laila was instrumental in helping me determine what my priorities are in life and how I can change my career to fit those priorities. She is very knowledgeable about the hiring and recruiting process and gave solid advice. Laila also helped me reframe my mindset toward my career, a tool that will be valuable in any future position and in life in general. I can't thank Laila enough for helping me land my desired position. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.”

Violet Gutierrez Augustine| Founder & Digital Learning Coach

Kathleen Wilson-Edell, Ph.D. | Business Development Leader | Academia

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“Laila’s guidance is transformative. Her empowering presence and deep generosity inspire you to step into possibility and move beyond limiting patterns. She’s not just a coach; she’s a mentor who freely shares her wisdom, connections, and actionable strategies to elevate your business. Laila gave me multiple protocols to implement in my coaching business, but the results from just the first LinkedIn protocol alone have been remarkable. In terms of results, I experienced 1,125 impressions on my LinkedIn in the past 7 days, which was a 1,324% increase from the previous 7 days after implementing Laila's LinkedIn protocol! My reach also increased 680% in 7 days. Working with her is a masterclass in confidence, clarity, and real-world results!”

Maria Andrada | Account Executive | Healthcare

Kathleen Wilson-Edell, Ph.D. | Business Development Leader | Academia

Alejandra Miller | Manager, Training & Development | Healthcare

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“I had the privilege of working with Laila recently, and I cannot emphasize enough how profoundly positive my experience has been. From the moment I began my coaching sessions, I felt a sense of comfort and trust that allowed me to open up and explore my life in ways I never thought possible. This review aims to highlight the exceptional qualities and impactful guidance that make Laila's coaching truly remarkable.”

Alejandra Miller | Manager, Training & Development | Healthcare

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“I really appreciated the coaching and guidance that Laila provided me in order to identify my professional and personal struggles. Through her coaching program I realized I have an inner critic; whom I named; that would often come out in stressful situations and take me down a spiral of one million different tragic “what-if” situations. By identifying this inner critic, I can now shut her down as soon as I see her emerge from that dark corner and put her back in a closet so that I can continue on my path of success! Her coaching program also helped me identify a roadblock I was facing with “perfectionism”. I would freeze up or shut down struggling to create “perfect” projects, responses, emails, you name it. By overcoming this “perfectionism” I am no longer afraid to just begin and understand that perfect doesn’t exist.”

Dr. Cristina Ortiz, Ph.D. | Higher Education Leader | Academia

Alejandra Miller | Manager, Training & Development | Healthcare

Dr. Cristina Ortiz, Ph.D. | Higher Education Leader | Academia

“ Working with Coach Laila has been an amazing and truly meaningful experience. She helped me reframe my mindset around leadership, career exploration, procrastination, and burnout. Laila has a remarkable gift for insight: she creates a space where vulnerability is welcomed and thoughtfully explored, and she connects the dots in ways I had not been able to see on my own. Her professionalism and expertise were evident throughout our coaching sessions, yet the process never felt like work. Each session gave me the opportunity to explore myself, my skills, my fears, and how to translate my expertise into potential career paths. Most importantly, I learned practical tools to understand how to navigate burnout, protect my mental capacity, and manage stress. I left our coaching sessions feeling inspired, with a deeper understanding of my current leadership style and a clear sense of how I can grow from a fixer mentality into a coaching framework—one that empowers the people around me while staying aligned with my values of helping others. Through Laila’s coaching, I found a better version of myself and feel ready to coach my way into a healthier, more balanced career.”

Kimberley Hill | Claim Director | Insurance

Alejandra Miller | Manager, Training & Development | Healthcare

Dr. Cristina Ortiz, Ph.D. | Higher Education Leader | Academia

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"I have known Laila socially for many years. During a conversation about my recent surgeries and my eventual return to work, Laila keenly picked up on my anxiety and hesitation. Laila spoke from a place of honesty and sincerity. She invited me to attend her free “Conquer Burnout Now” webinar to gain some insights and to see if I would be interested in the type of help she could provide. The webinar was excellent, and it made me realize I wasn't going to break out of my anxiety by doing nothing. I needed to take action to regain my confidence and ready myself for work. So, I decided to invest in Laila’s Conquer Burnout Now Coaching Program. I trusted Laila with sensitive information as we explored together my concerns and fears. I achieved growth and desired outcomes in 1 month! One of the things I valued is that Laila made me feel safe in discussing my insecurities. Laila helped me identify negative behaviors. Laila provided critical observations and gave me tools to identify my behaviors and re-train myself to act from a place of confidence and assuredness. Laila helped me to identify and acknowledge the fact that I was operating from a place of fear and rejection. I was creating a cycle of defensive behavior which was generating a negative response. Laila encouraged journaling, self-care, positive affirmations which helped me reclaim my confidence. Her insights and coaching were invaluable. I highly recommend Laila as a career and burnout coach."

David Townson Ph.D. | Executive Leader | Healthcare

Chris Edell | Founder & Startup Advisor | Technology & Financial Services

Sophie Litow | Operations Manager | Media Production

“I had the opportunity to work with Laila in late 2023 on an organizational topic that was very important to me. Laila rapidly understood my goals and helped me to have immediate impact with my team. The progress towards my goals occurred almost from the very first session and all of my objectives were met – in many cases with far more success than I would have imagined possible. Laila also provided me with useful tools and resources targeted to my specific needs which I found quite helpful. I have no doubt that without Laila’s assistance I could not have achieved my goals and I highly recommend her as a coach.”

Sophie Litow | Operations Manager | Media Production

Chris Edell | Founder & Startup Advisor | Technology & Financial Services

Sophie Litow | Operations Manager | Media Production

“Laila’s energy is contagious. Her strong, empowering, joyful presence inspires you to think about what’s possible and let go of the confined box we all get stuck circulating in. She is also extremely generous, sharing her connections and resources with you along with her wisdom. Leaving a coaching call with her, you'll feel confident and empowered!”

Chris Edell | Founder & Startup Advisor | Technology & Financial Services

“I have worked with Laila over the past year and continue to gain so much from our conversations. As I’ve transitioned from a senior leadership position at an established organization to an entrepreneurial endeavor, Laila provides me a confidential and engaging sounding board to approach my work/life priorities, navigate key business relationships, and identify and circumvent career obstacles. Her listening skills are superb, and she continually provides me great counsel.”

Christopher Olson, OD, FAAO | Sr. Medical Science Liaison | Healthcare

Chris Edell | Founder & Startup Advisor | Technology & Financial Services

“Laila has a natural ability to coach without intimidation. I have improved confidence in my ability to perform the duties and functions required. It is always good to see improvement in oneself and to hear encouragement from an expert who has evaluated your actions.”

Tania Lambert | Copy Editor & Writer | Publishing

Christopher Olson, OD, FAAO | Sr. Medical Science Liaison | Healthcare

Paul Faerstein | Sr. SOC Analyst | Information Technology

“I had the pleasure of attending Laila Keith’s webinar on May 25th and was impressed with her gift for sparking motivation and providing direction on how to build confidence and begin to step boldly toward our best interests. Laila is intelligent, inspirational, talented, and most importantly, has a wealth of experience to offer on how to conquer the complex dynamics women confront. She is truly a coach for our times, as we try to build successful careers against formidable and increasingly unpredictable odds.”

Paul Faerstein | Sr. SOC Analyst | Information Technology

Christopher Olson, OD, FAAO | Sr. Medical Science Liaison | Healthcare

Paul Faerstein | Sr. SOC Analyst | Information Technology

“Laila is an amazing person! Her energy is infectious. She is an expert sales trainer, communicator and leader. She is on another level. She was extremely easy to work with and was there to support me throughout my journey 110% of the way. I highly recommend her services if you need a career change. She was excellent!”

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Aretha Mercurius | Operations Specialist | Hospitality

Sarah Lawrence | Sr. Account Executive | Public Relations & Communications

Katie C. Kelley, ACC | Executive Coach & Advisor, Leadership Development

“I highly recommend Laila as a coach. She was very compassionate, knowledgeable, efficient, and thorough. I went into my session with a confidence level of 5, and I left that session with a confidence level of 10 and an action plan. I couldn't have moved forward without her help and guidance.”

Katie C. Kelley, ACC | Executive Coach & Advisor, Leadership Development

Sarah Lawrence | Sr. Account Executive | Public Relations & Communications

Katie C. Kelley, ACC | Executive Coach & Advisor, Leadership Development

“Laila is an absolute dynamo and phenomenal human AND coach! I am so grateful to have met her through ICF Los Angeles this year. Her energy and expertise is contagious and very inspiring to me. Most recently, she helped prepare me for the final step in my ACC certification process through a power-packed tutorial. I just passed the exam and know that Laila's teachings made all the difference. Thank you for setting the bar so high for us coaches. You are a remarkable example of a high integrity and purpose-driven coach and business leader.”

Sarah Lawrence | Sr. Account Executive | Public Relations & Communications

“Laila Keith is a phenomenal career coach who played a pivotal role in my successful transition to a new city and new professional endeavor. Her thoroughness, accountability, and unwavering support made the journey transformative. With Laila’s guidance, I confidently embraced my ventures with clear goals and a focused mindset. I’m grateful for her impactful coaching!”

Tiffany Dedeaux, MCC, CPRW | Executive & Tech Career Coach

Sarah Lawrence | Sr. Account Executive | Public Relations & Communications

“I’m honored to recommend Laila Keith. Laila has brought bold, focused leadership to the ICF Los Angeles Chapter—owning the communications strategy and stepping confidently into a strategic advisory role. Her work has helped shape vital relationships with sponsors and speakers, while keeping our internal communication sharp, aligned, and forward-moving. She is deeply committed to protecting the integrity of the brand and ensuring people feel seen and heard—values that show up in everything she touches. Laila doesn’t just contribute; she drives growth. She asks the hard questions, names what’s needed, and keeps momentum alive even when the path isn’t clear. Her influence continues to shape our culture and direction, and I wholeheartedly endorse the energy and excellence she brings to every role she steps into.”

Jim Guarnera | Global Training Leader | Healthcare

Tiffany Dedeaux, MCC, CPRW | Executive & Tech Career Coach

Jim Guarnera | Global Training Leader | Healthcare

“I worked with Laila for 5 years and she consistently proved herself to be someone dedicated to helping others achieve their goals. As a professional trainer she has a natural ability to engage learners and create a fun training environment. Laila exudes confidence whether working with small or large groups, and her ability to read and listen to her audience creates a trusting environment that helps change mindset and behaviors.”

Jorge Pena, MBA | MedTech Leader | Healthcare

Tiffany Dedeaux, MCC, CPRW | Executive & Tech Career Coach

Jim Guarnera | Global Training Leader | Healthcare

“Laila was my National Sales Trainer at Johnson and Johnson Vision. I can say without hesitation she set the bar for excellence that every National Sales Trainer should be measured against. Her skillset is wonderfully unique as she has the ability to cater the training to your specific style and strengths, for all 15 sales reps simultaneously. My success now at Depuy Mitek (JnJ Orthopedics) is built upon the framework she instilled in me. Laila's mentorship extends past corporate training, as she is genuinely committed to your success. She helped me navigate multiple career choices, such as Graduate School and a move within Johnson and Johnson to another business unit. I simply cannot say enough wonderful things about her. I recommend her with the highest enthusiasm!”

Mark Schold | Founder | Business Coach & Trainer

Sue Malecha, PharmD, MBA | Senior Director, Medical Affairs | Healthcare

“Laila Keith is a motivational coach, trainer and natural leader. She’s a consummate professional who possesses the ability to inspire, engage and drive change in behavior and mindset. Laila caters training to clients’ needs and her passion for people is clear through her facilitation. She brings high enthusiasm to the learning space which motivates, elevates, and will leave you feeling inspired and energized. I had the distinct pleasure of co-leading a 2-day workshop with Laila. She’s an excellent collaborator who makes training feel fresh and fun. For your coaching and training needs whether virtual or live, I highly recommend Laila.”

Sue Malecha, PharmD, MBA | Senior Director, Medical Affairs | Healthcare

“Laila Keith was thorough in her explanations and went above and beyond to provide additional resources for coaching discussions. She opened my eyes to a new framework for coaching.”

Kimberly Theis, OD | Sr. Medical Science Liaison | Healthcare

Sue Malecha, PharmD, MBA | Senior Director, Medical Affairs | Healthcare

Kimberly Theis, OD | Sr. Medical Science Liaison | Healthcare

“Laila was extremely helpful with ways to achieve my goals. She understood my MSL role well and the challenges we face. I appreciated her feedback and took away many tools to incorporate every day. She provided ways to include probing questions during my KOL interactions and ways to stay engaged. Laila was very detailed and provided thoughtful feedback on our sessions. I enjoyed her enthusiasm and appreciated her constructive criticism and praises.”

Shayla Rivera | Professor & Speaker | Academia

Sean Byrne | Sr. Director Patient Access/Quality of Care | Healthcare

Kimberly Theis, OD | Sr. Medical Science Liaison | Healthcare

“Attended Laila's burnout webinar today and fully recommend attending this webinar. Have known Laila over 20 years and can testify that she has always been a source of clarity and vigor when it comes to self-awareness and taking action. This helps… immensely … if you are anywhere near burnout or if you are simply making sure to connect with incredible women. Thank you, Laila.”

Jorge Alzate, CPC, MBA, PgMP | Leadership & Talent Development Coach

Sean Byrne | Sr. Director Patient Access/Quality of Care | Healthcare

“As a certified professional coach and former senior corporate leader, I place a high value on clear frameworks, efficient learning, and practical tools that respect both time and rigor. My training experience with Laila Keith exceeded my expectations and significantly strengthened my readiness to sit for the ICF ACC exam. In a single, focused one-hour webinar, Laila delivered thoughtfully curated exam materials and clear guidance that helped me feel confident, prepared, and grounded in what the exam is truly assessing.

One of the standout aspects of Laila’s training is her generosity with knowledge. From our initial Zoom encounter, where she openly shared her strategy for working with corporate 360 feedback, to the exam session itself, she demonstrated both depth of expertise and a genuine desire to see others succeed. Laila’s approach to exam preparation is noteworthy because it cuts through noise and anxiety, focusing instead on clarity, structure, and how assessors actually evaluate responses. As a result, I felt calm, primed, and well-equipped to move forward with confidence.

Laila is a generous mentor and a skilled practitioner of her craft. I highly recommend her training to coaches seeking high-quality, practical support for the ACC exam or anyone who values clear thinking and effective preparation.”

Sean Byrne | Sr. Director Patient Access/Quality of Care | Healthcare

“Laila was engaging, thoughtful, and attentive for all of our coaching sessions. She helped me focus and critically think on what I wanted to work on and where I needed to improve. She provided meaningful feedback and solid suggestions/ recommendations that I was able to use and put into practice with good success.”

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Brendan Taylor | Founder | Technology

Vanessa Donaldson, MSA | Founder, Executive & Coach | Marketing

“Laila was a guest speaker for my class at NYU SPS Leadership academy. She is an inspiring presenter and provided us with great insight on how to be strong leaders and inspire others. Not only did she share her wise methodology to leadership, but also provided each of us with advice based on our goals and circumstances. I highly recommend Laila to empower your team and inspire them to be great leaders!”

Vanessa Donaldson, MSA | Founder, Executive & Coach | Marketing

“I attended Laila's workshop on Burnout and found it extremely useful and insightful. She shared current statistics which helped me understand that this is not just a little problem in society but it's a global health crisis. She is passionate about this subject matter, very professional and organized. I would recommend others for coaching with Laila if they are near or in burnout. She can help you navigate yourself to a healthier more balanced life.”