Annie and Chris founded the Leadership Lab Academy based on the importance of advancing and improving the professional careers and personal lives of our coaches and our clients. 

Our diverse teams of coaching professionals have committed their careers to ensure that our coaching students and professional coaching students receive a progressive and forward-thinking education that allow them to engage as professionals, and to adhere to the elements and principles of ethical conduct. 

We strive for our coaches to be knowledgeable, practiced and learn how to effectively integrate ICF Core Competencies into their work.

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Annie LaVerdure-Weller, Founder &  Small Business Coaching Instructor

My clients would tell you that I am a no BS, straight-shooting, bottom-line coach and consultant. I have vision. I am passionate. I have tenacity of a lioness to succeed and help others succeed. 

16+ years of experience as a small business owner and entrepreneur has qualified me to provide breakthrough leadership to achieve your life, small business, start-up or corporate goals. I have experience building coalitions to support business growth and implement and manage change to drive organizational performance. I have extensive experience with strategic development, brand management, sales and marketing, budget control and management. 

Education - B.S. in Organizational Communication, University of Portland. M.S. in Communication, Portland State University. Annie is an International Coach Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

Chris Smith, Founder & Leadership/Executive Coaching Instructor

Chelsea Lancaster, Director of Student Services