Laura Flessner

I Help Diverse Professionals Break Free Of Bias And Level Up Without Changing Who You Are // Ready To Do More, Be More? Register for my Personal Branding Masterclass, July 7 (free) -> Link in Featured Section

I help diverse professionals to break through unconscious bias so they can be seen, heard & valued. 

Essentially, I help you to be recognized as a leader in your organization, no matter your level, experience or role.

What is a diverse professional? Women, minorities, introverts, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse… anyone who looks, sounds, or thinks different from others in the workplace. 

Is this you? 

It’s me. I’m a woman, Asian, an introvert, who looks really young. 

In past corporate roles, I felt frustrated, like I could do more, but I wasn’t always given the chance. The confusing thing was, I was getting fantastic feedback. 

There wasn’t any obvious bias or anything overtly intentional… but that didn’t change the fact that I wasn’t where I knew I could be. 

Unfortunately the traditional advancement system puts diverse professional at a disadvantage. Unconscious bias sneaks in, without people noticing - because it disguises itself as logic. 

It took me a while… but I found a way to break through - outside of the system. 

If the normal path to advancement:
- giving your all in quality work, 
- increasing your expertise, 
- directly asking for more

isn't allowing you to move forward... 

--> You need a different strategy. 

Transform what makes you “diverse” from a disadvantage to a superpower.  Your competitive advantage. 

I use neuroscience to help my clients break through unconscious biases their leadership and peers don’t even know they have. 

I use proven innovation tools and processes to help you to lead an idea, something you know will make a big impact, a meaningful difference. 

This strategy works at any level, in any industry, and at any organization.

Here’s 3 ways to work with me:

📚 Take a self paced course: Daring Different is a video based course with a step-by-step process to establish your authentic leadership. For the pre-manager and new entrepreneur. Go to: Thinkmindtap.com/daringdifferent

🚀 Join a live training cohort: Rise is a 8-week program where you will rise to your next level and people will notice a difference in you, guaranteed. For the committed pre-manager and new entrepreneur. Go to: Thinkmindtap.com/rise

🎯 Partner through coaching: Individualized guidance to create your next level of impact and personal power. For senior managers and business owners. Go to: Thinkmindtap.com/catalyst-coaching

It’s time for your voice to be heard. 
For your authentic leadership to be seen. 

Send me a DM (direct message) to explore your options!

💜 Laura

Founder & CEO

Be Recognized. Be Valued. Being You. 

Mindtap helps diverse professionals break through unconscious bias so their authentic leadership can be seen and valued using proven innovation techniques and applied neuroscience. 

Change how others see you, without needing to change who you are. 

Mindtap offers services for professionals at all levels, from entry to CEO. 

Reach out to explore how we can help you reach your next level of impact!

Kathy Hyland LLC

Life Coach Confidence Mentor Helping
Midlife women get unstuck and thrive.

Midlife is like a good vintage wine – it’s time to savor every moment and rediscover your inner sparkle.

Life is a beautiful journey, and every woman deserves to follow her dreams fearlessly. As a life coach and confidence mentor, my passion is to inspire and empower women at a crossroads in life to get unstuck, gain confidence, and follow their dreams. I am committed to providing the tools and support to play it forward and create a life that brings peace, purpose, and happiness. 

My mission is to be a trusted partner, offering support, guidance, and a safe space for self-discovery through personalized coaching sessions.

My favorite quote:
"Where the focus goes the energy flows" - Tony Robbins 

Finding clarity and exploring new perspectives we build a roadmap for lasting positive change that ignites an inner spirit and reignites dreams. It is about embracing the midlife years with renewed enthusiasm and purpose. 

Let me know if you would like to connect.

Life Coach| Confidence Mentor

As a Virtual Assistant, I work with solo professionals and small business owners in helping them with the admin pieces of their business, like email management, scheduling appointments, and client relations so they have time to do more of what they do best. As a creative, collaborative consultant team player, I am sharing my passion & expertise to engage, empower, and influence others.

Freelance Collaborative Virtual Assistant Marketing Services & Coaching

Paradigm, Incorporated

Hi, I'm Kathy, an energetic, self-motivated individual assisting with the daily operations of a fast-paced and detail-oriented Client Relations department that involves ongoing collaboration with our clients. As a problem solver with exceptional multi-tasking skills and proven success in managing multi-priorities, I work in a deadline-driven environment with a sense of urgency to deliver outstanding results and optimal customer satisfaction. With knowledge, reliability, independence, creativity, and initiative I am continually fine-tuning my communication skills by creating a connection and loyalty with our clients.

The unsurpassed quality of our products and our impeccable reputation in the market we serve is not a coincidence.

Lead, Sales and Client Relations 

VB Creative Entrepreneur Group

Innovative solutions project manager. Known for strategic thinking and uncovering customer insights and working with teams that are agile. Successfully engage and energize people to bring dynamic and unique presentations to brands for business growth. Known as the "Go to person for getting it done!"
Skilled at communication with individuals at all levels.
Specialities:
Advertising/Marketing/Sales/ Sales Promotion/ Event Marketing/Digital & Print Project Management

Creative Project Manager

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare

Pfizer (Wyeth merger October 2009)
Content/Creative Management working with BU Marketing to develop highly engaging activation plans. Development lead for launch of Nexium 24HR from Rx to OTC Switch, supporting retail trade, sales and marketing teams with graphic campaigns involving customers in all classes of trade.  Quickly rose to #1 market share in the category in 9 weeks. 
Increased market share for Advil Congestion Relief by 6% through support of  a defensive marketing plan against Musinex, developing digital/ social media,advertising campaigns utilizing in-store displays, special packs, IRC's and retail events & blitzes.
Collaborated in generating 1 Million followers on the ChapStick Facebook page by developing synergistic messaging campaigns and display graphics to maintain brand visibility during the summer season.

Manager Merchandising & Design Solutions, US Comercial Operations

Successfully developed and drove projects across a broad range of marketing disciplines, including customized shopper marketing, retail execution, integrated advertising development, PR  management and sales promotion. 
Launched Alavert as the #2 product in the allergy category and moved the consumer from RX to OTC outselling opposition and generating $73M in sales within the first year.  Achieved 70% ACV through food chains and 85% ACV at drug and mass merchants.
Increased Advil Liquid Gels sales by 11% and generated 32% in WalMart sales through the development and execution of a retail challenge program with multiple marketing consumer touch points providing an incremental display event to re-charge consumer awareness & retailer support behind the brand.
Developed and executed the Centrum Pledge for Life Program as part of a team, creating visual linkage for all creative media such as packaging, advertising and consumer promotion.  Increased average weekly dollar sales by 35% and maintained category presence by targeting loyal users through direct mail.

Sr Mgr Sales Merchandising - Promotion Development & Program Execution

Provided creative development through print production for award winning brand campaigns. 
Built and led 4 member team that interfaced with cross functional teams to assist in marketing plans from inception to activation. 
Developed the first ever Digital Asset Management system for storing all assets for distribution & implementation to the sales field.

Sr. Mgr Sales Merchandising

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps

The YMCA  For Youth Development, For Healthy Living, For Social Responsibility. 
Since raising a daughter in summer camping, I choose to give back and share the experience with others. Fairview Lake YMCA Camps extensive programs provide opportunities for children to grow through fun and challenging experiences.
"Have fun, learn, make new friends but most of all be happy."

Board of Managers

Nabisco

Managed consumer promotion marketing plan development and execution. Brands included Milk-Bone, Grey Poupon, A1

Sr Promotion Manager

L&F Products, Lysol Household Products Division,

Manager Promotional Services

Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, INC

National Sales Promotion Manager

The Paddington Corporation, Importers J&B & Baileys

Promotion Assistant

My motivation - 
  "Sharing my passion & expertise daily to engage and influence others."

I am always discovering something new to do, learn, and share. I am grounded in wellness. I like to inspire people to do the things that inspire them. By putting my audience first and providing ongoing value and guidance, I create lasting relationships in building trust and loyalty. 

Coaching  *Brand Building

As a life coach, I specialize in helping midlife women rediscover their path to happiness. I work closely to clarify their goals, break free from obstacles that may be holding them back, and explore a new perspective to lead a life of self-discovery, empowerment, and confidence. 


In client services, having a unique balance of passion and intelligence, I am motivated by creativity to plan, rationalize, and solve problems, along with the ability to work with others to identify, understand, overcome challenges, and execute for success.

Leader * Collaborator * Communicator * 

I help brands develop strategic marketing plans and provide the resources to take action. With a 20+ year integrated marketing brand engagement career, I lead cross-functional teams to drive businesses forward. I am adept at creating an agency environment of dynamic thinking, team collaboration, and consultative selling for new business development and continued growth. 


As a salesperson, I am driven by insights to create activation strategies that grow brands, contributing to company sales and profit.

I am advanced at creating and growing lasting client relationships through exceptional service. I boast a record of achievements. I am ready to take on the project that was due yesterday.


Expertise-focused agency disciplines are traditional and integrated for Brand Campaign Development, PR Planning, Consumer and Trade Promotion, Digital/Social Media, Retail Merchandising, Events, and Strategic Communications.

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