Dr. Laura Belsten is a transformative figure in the world of executive and leadership coaching. With over 25 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to helping leaders at all levels unlock their full potential and achieve exceptional results.
As the founder and CEO of the Center for Thriving Leaders, Dr. Belsten combines her extensive knowledge in leadership and management with a deep understanding of emotional and social intelligence. Her journey has been marked by significant roles, including serving as a City Manager and an Internal Management Consultant for the Governor’s Office in Colorado.
Her hands-on experience in these high-pressure environments gives her a unique insight into the challenges faced by modern leaders. Additionally, she served as a valued faculty member at the University of Denver, teaching graduate courses in Leadership and Communication for over 17 years.
Her work extends globally through the Institute for Social and Emotional Intelligence, where she has trained and certified over 1,000 coaches and consultants. This uniquely holistic approach combined with practical strategies have empowered countless leaders to thrive both personally and professionally.
Dr. Belsten provides a comprehensive array of assessment tools to her executive clients, including 360 feedback, Myers Briggs, FIRO-B, Watson-Glaser (critical thinking), The Conflict Lens™, DISC, various Emotional Intelligence assessments, MRG’s Leadership Effectiveness Analysis (LEA) and Personal Directions (PD), the Hogan suite of assessments, Lominger VOICES 360, Team Coaching International’s Team Diagnostic, and many others. Assessment tools are used in a confidential manner and become the sole property of the executive receiving coaching. Assessments are used to enhance self-awareness and understanding of the executive’s strengths and potential opportunities for development in leading, managing and communicating. Assessments provide the individual being coached with greater insight into the impact they have on others in the workplace and how they may be perceived by others.
