Laurie Gardner has been a fun, fresh voice in personal and leadership development for over 35 years. A four-time Harvard graduate, she received graduate and undergraduate degrees in education, psychology, and comparative world religions while teaching quantum and astrophysics. She has served as the close advisor and coach to heads of countries, governors, mayors, Fortune 500 CEOs, and other top business, political and education leaders worldwide. Known for her quick wit, warmth, and laser-like insight, Laurie has a unique talent for immediately getting to the crux of an issue and communicating practical, effective solutions. 

A master instructor in over six dozen body/mind/spirit self-development techniques, she is the creator of the transformational Laurie Gardner’s Breakthrough Method,™ author of three books written while fasting on desert vision quests, and is a frequent public speaker and media guest. Prior to founding and directing Shine Your Light, Laurie served as a three-time start-up CEO, urban high school teacher and principal for underserved populations, and spent two decades spearheading a global school reform movement. An avid world explorer and former Outward Bound wilderness instructor, Laurie has traveled to 60 countries and 40 states and speaks five languages.

Whether you’re seeking to elevate yourself, your organization, or the world, Laurie is excited to help you thrive.