“This program was excellent! Laurie turned my new-job-nervousness into skills and techniques that boosted my professional confidence. Thanks to Spark Alignment, I've built stronger connections with both workplace colleagues and external clients.”

—Coaching Client after the initial 3 month program for interpersonal skill building

“Laurie truly brings a spark to her work, making hard conversations feel much easier.”

—Hiring Supervisor of Coaching Client

"I feel like the trust-building work we're doing with you is really making a difference within our team. One employee shared something with me today that helped me understand them better, and another asked to plan a meeting to share some things that are going on with them. I think this open conversation is a direct result of the trust building and Disney hug listening that you've been teaching us. Thank you!" 

—Executive Director participating in a staff alignment program

“Laurie’s facilitation style is thoughtful, intentional and full of joy. She helps individuals and teams connect more meaningfully by breaking down communication barriers and introducing practical, accessible ways to work better together. Laurie is both creative and adaptive, offering realistic, attainable changes that participants can actually use, and tailoring each workshop to the specific needs and goals of the group.

It is clear that Laurie genuinely loves her work and deeply cares about people. She is a careful listener who engages individuals with ease and takes the time to understand their motivations and challenges. That authenticity is at the heart of her effectiveness as a facilitator.”
— Barbara Bates, CohenMalad Law Firm

“Laurie has a rare gift for building community—seeing people fully, connecting them meaningfully, and creating spaces where everyone feels heart, valued, and included. Through her work with both youth and adults, she leads with humility, compassion, and service, lifting others as she goes.” —Jill Gotts, Department of Health

“Laurie is a great planner- she looks at the end goal, creates a detailed plan, and addresses bumps as they happen. She adjusts her approach to fit the situation at hand.”
— Leah Ehlhardt, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

“Laurie is a confident and compassionate leader whose decades of experience has afforded her the opportunity to guide organizations on their journey to creating inclusive cultures that foster belonging, authentic collaboration and wellbeing. She is a dynamic facilitator who masterfully employs an array of innovative and engaging strategies towards action oriented change and productivity.”
— Etta Ward, Full Circle Consulting

“Laurie Pierce masterfully fosters an environment where diverse people, ideas and gift work together to achieve a common goal. Her attention to process is as important as the end results as she awakens creativity, imagination and excellence in others.”
— Rev. Jeff Bower, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

“Laurie doesn’t know a stranger.” —Laura Cummings, Herron High School