Laverne McKinnon
I help people make sense of professional heartbreak and move forward with clarity
Laverne McKinnon is a TEDx speaker, career strategist, and former senior entertainment industry executive who works with leaders and teams navigating high-stakes change. A Master Certified Coach (MCC), certified grief recovery specialist and faculty member in Northwestern University’s Master’s program in Leadership for Creative Enterprises, she brings a rare blend of strategic clarity, creative thinking, and emotional intelligence to her talks and trainings. Through her trademarked RISE framework, Laverne helps leaders recognize what’s been lost, make sense of what happened, create compassionate closure, and move forward with greater trust, alignment, and momentum.
Services
This session is for professionals navigating change that’s harder than expected. We’ll make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface and connect it to clear, practical next steps. You’ll leave with clarity, a grounded way to approach your next move, and a sense of what support will help you move forward. This is not résumé review or job search strategy.
