Meet Laine

When Leadership Gets Complex

Laine Joelson Cohen is an ICF-certified Executive and Team Coach who partners with senior leaders and leadership teams to tackle the challenges that matter most to their leadership and their organizations.

Most executive coaches bring either methodology or real-world experience. Laine brings both: structured, evidence-based coaching grounded in 25+ years​ of leading at senior levels herself. She has built and managed large teams, led enterprise-wide leadership development, and guided leaders through some of the most complex transitions organizations face.

Previously, Laine served as Global Head of Learning for HR and North America Head of Leadership and Executive Development at Citi.

The Coach Behind the Work

That combination is what sets her apart. She does not just understand leadership theory. She understands the weight of it: the competing priorities, the organizational politics, the pressure to perform while developing others, and the moments when the path forward is anything but clear.

Whether you are facing a high-stakes decision, stepping into expanded scope, navigating organizational transformation, or simply ready to raise the bar on your own leadership, Laine meets you where you are.

Every engagement is confidential, direct, and built around what will make the biggest difference for you.

Laine Joelson Cohen in a recorded podcase

A TRUSTED PARTNER FOR LEADERS NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY

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Laine is an accomplished coach and community leader:

  • Founding member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches (invitation-only global executive coaching community) and the 100 Coaches Agency

  • Former faculty, Accelerating Coaching Excellence (ACE) program, Coaching.com

  • Hogan-certified and trained in Marshall Goldsmith’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching methodology.

  • Board member, GC4W (Global Connections for Women)

  • Mentor with iMentor: supporting first-generation college students

  • MBA, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College

“The space Laine creates allows you to think differently about problems you’ve been wrestling with for months.”

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Let’s Connect

Whether you’re navigating a significant transition, seeking to strengthen your leadership impact, or looking to elevate your team’s performance, I’d welcome a conversation about how we might work together.