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Laurence Paquette

I’m Laurence

a neurodivergent executive, queer mom, leadership coach, and brand strategist helping non‑traditional thinkers and organizations thrive.

Real talk. No masks. Just leadership as you are.

I’ve spent 15 years climbing the ladder in a male-dominated industry. Along the way, I discovered I’m neurodivergent and it changed how I lead, parent, and show up.

Now, I use my voice to push for workplaces where everyone can be their whole self. Inclusion isn’t optional, and neurodivergent professionals belong in leadership too.

Here, I share my journey as a queer mom and executive, along with insights and tools for anyone navigating business from the margins.

→ Start here: explore my videos, blog, or coaching resources – and start leading beyond the norm

How I Can Help

Whether you’re an individual navigating career transitions or a company building a bold brand, I offer strategic support tailored to people who don’t fit the mold  and organizations that want to do things differently.

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Coaching for Non-Traditional Leaders & Professionals

  • 1-on-1 support for neurodivergent professionals, introverts, and anyone feeling stuck in outdated systems

  • Tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and authenticity

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Speaking & Workshops

  • Talks that spark real change in leadership, inclusion, and neurodiversity

  • Interactive sessions for teams ready to do the work and lead better

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Strategy & Brand Consulting for Organizations and Individuals

  • Clarify your message and mission

  • Define or refresh your personal or business brand

  • Build a bold presence that reflects who you really are​

→ Something here resonate with you?  Reach out — I’d love to hear from you. Contact me

Being your true self at work

In 2022, I spoke in front of the top 300 executives at my company about why inclusion matters, not just as a value, but as a leadership imperative.

In this talk, I share why being your true self at work is more than possible, it’s essential. Watch it here:

VIDEOs FOR NON-TRADITIONAL LEADERS

Short, no-fluff videos on leadership, burnout, impostor syndrome, and navigating work as your full self.

10 Ways to Beat Self-Doubt 💭 | Build Real Confidence 💪
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Why Loud People Get Promoted – And What to Do About It
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😩 Burnout Is Real — 10 Ways to Take Your Life Back
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Why I Stopped Glorifying Busy 🧘
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What helped me get through the hardest year of my life 🌧️
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Stop Creating Fake Deadlines—It’s Killing Trust
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10 Myths About Introverts That Need to Stop
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Leading Through Personal Challenges 💼💔 | How to Show Up When Life Gets Hard
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Laurence on TikTok:
Life, Leadership & Neurodivergence

I share real moments from life as a neurodivergent mom, exec, and human just figuring things out. No filters. Just me.

More about me

Neurodivergent Mind, Millennial Vibes, and Leadership Insights  

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Vice President, Global Head of Marketing at Vestas | Mom of 2 | Queer | Renewables | Millennial | Mentor | Feminist | Pop culture & Mental Health Obsessed | Neurodivergent | Expat/Immigrant | Swiftie | +70k on TikTok 🏳️‍🌈 🇨🇦 🇩🇰

 

👋 📣 I’m a leadership, organizational psychology, and employee experience nerd with 15+ years in global marketing, brand, and strategy. I mentor professionals and startups, speak on inclusive leadership, and create videos for people who don’t fit the mold — but lead anyway.

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Also: I’ve been a tech geek for 40+ years. Proud of it.

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🔗 Find me here:

 

⭐ I care deeply about inclusion, empathy, and belonging in the workplace. I love coaching, creating, and connecting with people who are quietly bold, quietly brilliant, and ready to lead without pretending to be someone they’re not.

 
I was born in Montreal 🇨🇦 and have called Denmark 🇩🇰 home since 2006.

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This site explores the intersection of neurodivergence, leadership, and workplace inclusion. You’ll find insights, tools, and personal reflections to help you lead as you are - especially if you’ve never fit the mold.

Neurodivergence:

  • Neurodivergent leadership

  • Neurodiversity in the workplace

  • Supporting neurodiverse employees

  • Neurodivergent strengths

  • Autism and leadership

  • ADHD in management

Leadership:

  • Inclusive leadership

  • Leadership for introverts

  • Empathetic leadership

  • Non-traditional leadership styles

  • Authentic leadership for millennials

  • Transformational leadership 

Diversity:

  • Workplace diversity and inclusion

  • Leading diverse teams

  • LGBTQIA+ leadership

  • Diversity in corporate culture

  • Inclusive work environments

  • Embracing diversity in leadership roles

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