Lauren MacKinnon is an executive coach and leadership development facilitator who partners with senior leaders to strengthen leadership effectiveness, navigate complexity, and lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.

With more than 20 years of senior leadership experience, including five years as COO of a leading engineering firm, Lauren brings a rare blend of real-world operational insight and human-centered leadership expertise. She understands the pace, pressure, and accountability that come with leading in technically complex, fast-growing organizations, and works closely with executives as they transition from high-performing operators to influential, strategic leaders.

Lauren is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), with over 500 hours of executive coaching experience. Her coaching and consulting approach is grounded in values-driven leadership, strengths awareness, and identity-based development—supporting leaders in building presence, improving decision-making confidence, and leading teams with greater alignment and accountability.

Known for her thoughtful, pragmatic, and people-first style, Lauren serves as a trusted partner to executives navigating growth, organizational change, and evolving leadership demands. Her work helps leaders align who they are with how they lead, creating cultures and results that are both sustainable and meaningful.