Laura Vanderberg, PhD, PCC

Coach | Scientist | Educator | Facilitator | Builder of People & Culture

Flexible Partnership for When the Work Gets Human

What I Do

Welcome—I’m Laura Vanderberg, and I support individuals and organizations who are ready to grow. Whether you’re a highly skilled professional stepping into leadership, or part of a mission-driven team navigating change, I help turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress.My work blends coaching, facilitation, design, and strategy—always tailored, always human.If you need someone to support growth without requiring full-time presence, you’re in the right place!

About Laura

I bring a rare combination of scientific depth, coaching mastery, and human-centered leadership experience. I work best when I'm part of something meaningful—offering insight, support, and just enough lightheartedness to make serious work feel a little more human.My background includes years of titled and unofficial leadership and coaching roles built on a PhD in Microbiology, decades of consulting in technical fields, and certification as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the ICF. I’m a lifelong learner and prolific sharer of what I learn. My continuing education has included Health and Wellness Coach training through the Mayo Clinic, Neuroscience of Coaching and Accelerating Coach Excellence programs through Coaching.com, more than 1500 hours of leadership and career coaching as a Premier Fellow Coach through BetterUp, and, of course, life.

How We Can Work Together

• Coaching
Support for professionals stepping into new leadership roles or growing their capacity to lead others. Especially effective with technical, scientific, or mission-driven minds learning to lead humans.
• Workshops & Facilitation
Interactive learning experiences on communication, people skills, and team collaboration—tailored for today's workplace realities.
• Curriculum or Microlearning Design
Creation of relevant, accessible learning tools to grow successful leaders for today’s world. Ideal for fellowships, communities, or organizations that want meaningful development in a lightweight format.
• Culture & Team Support
For teams navigating growth, change, or friction—I bring structure, tools, and support for healthier team dynamics.
• Special Projects
From big ideas to execution—I help bring programs, events, or tools to life with creativity, care, and follow-through.

Let's Connect!

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