Harness Optimism and Resilience for Peak Performance
Through our value of OPTIMISM, we share with you the story of our founder:
Founder of Leading with Purpose
Laura G. Vargas
Leadership Developer
Executive Coach
Management Consultant

Her expertise lies in leading and succeeding in global organizations, team building, implementing change at individual and organizational levels, and coaching. Laura's journey includes successfully running her own company since 2005, as well as over ten years of practical operational experience in global organizations. Her true passion lies in empowering leaders to grow, shine, and lead with purpose, thereby creating more inspiring organizations and delivering amazing results sustainably.
Originally from Costa Rica, Laura moved to Finland in 2000 after a decade of studying and working in the United States. As a dual citizen of Costa Rica and Finland, she brings a rich multicultural perspective to her work. She speaks Spanish (native), English (native/fluent), French (conversational), and Finnish (Yleinen kielitutkintotodistus, keskitaso), allowing her to collaborate effectively with a wide range of clients and partners.
She has been a coaching leader since 1998 and is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF). She is also a Results Certified Coach (NeuroLeadership Institute), a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Certified Practitioner, and a certified user of DISC, Workplace Big Five™, Team Management Profile, and Emotional Intelligence (EIQ) tools. Since 2012, she has been actively exploring a key professional interest: the practical application of neuroscience insights to enhance performance. She is currently pursuing a PhD in regenerative leadership.
Academic credentials
Neuroscience for Leadership Certificate and Applied Neuroscience Certificate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Sloan School of Management (Massachusetts, USA)
MBA Entrepreneurship
F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College
(Massachusetts, USA)
BA Economics & International Development and Social Change
Clark University
(Massachusetts, USA)




