Neurodivergent Leader | Queer Mom Coach & Speaker | Mental Health Advocate Followed by 70K+ on TikTok
Real talk. No masks. Just leadership as you are.
I’m Laurence Paquette, a neurodivergent executive, leadership coach, speaker, and brand strategist.
For the past 15 years, I’ve worked my way up in a male-dominated corporate world, leading global marketing at one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies. Somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn’t just introverted or intense, I’m autistic. And learning that changed everything.
Not because it made me less capable, but because it gave me a language for the things I always felt. The need to mask. The exhaustion. The sense that I was always bending myself into shapes that didn’t quite fit.
Now, I use everything I’ve learned, in business, in therapy, in life, to support other non-traditional thinkers. Whether you’re building a career, navigating burnout, managing a team, or trying to find your voice in a system that doesn’t quite get you, I’m here to help.
ABOUT
ME
What I Do
I help individuals and organizations thrive by working with their differences, not against them.
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1-on-1 coaching for neurodivergent professionals, introverts, and people who feel stuck in outdated systems
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Keynotes and workshops on inclusive leadership, mental health, and neurodiversity at work
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Brand, marketing, and strategy consulting for individuals, startups, small businesses, and larger organizations — whether you’re building a personal brand, repositioning your company, or launching something new. I help you clarify your message, sharpen your positioning, and align your voice with your values.
I believe that leadership doesn’t have to look one way, and that no one should burn out trying to fit in.
Want to explore how I can support you or your team? Contact me.
Key Highlights & Skills
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15+ years in corporate leadership, including global marketing roles at a Fortune 500 company
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VP-level executive in a male-dominated industry while parenting, masking, and redefining success on my own terms
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Neurodivergent speaker & coach, helping individuals and teams navigate leadership, inclusion, and mental health
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Strategy & brand consultant for startups, small businesses, and personal brands
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Experienced in B2B marketing, positioning, storytelling, and building teams across cultures
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Trilingual: fluent in English, French, and Danish
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Based in Denmark, working internationally
I also run a small digital art shop featuring Japanese, Scandinavian and cottagecore-inspired prints - check it out here.
Publications & Features
I write and speak about inclusive leadership, neurodiversity at work, personal branding, and thriving as a non-traditional thinker in corporate life. My work has been featured in:
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LinkedIn: see all my LinkedIn articles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencepaquette/recent-activity/articles/
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Substack – Lead Beyond the Norm — my newsletter on leadership for non-traditional minds
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TED-style Talks – Being Your True Self at Work (5-min speech)
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Corporate Events & Panels – Including Copenhagen Women's Day, Vestas Leadership Forum and Women of Wind
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YouTube & Podcast – @laurencepaq — personal reflections, leadership tips, and stories that don’t fit the mold
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Various features in Dansk HR Magazine Nextwork:
Testimonials
Unlocking Leadership
“Laurence helped me unlock a version of leadership I didn’t think was possible: calm, strategic, and true to who I am.
Her coaching changed the way I show up at work.”
Senior Product Manager, Tech Industry
Engaging
“Her keynote on neurodiversity and inclusion was one of the most engaging talks we’ve ever hosted. Laurence speaks with clarity, depth, and compassion.”
Diversity Lead, Global Energy Company
Brand Strategy
“Working with Laurence on our brand strategy was a turning point. She helped us find our voice and clarify what made us different and valuable.”
Co-Founder, Early-Stage Startup
Knowledgeable
“Laurence brings rare insight into the realities of corporate
life as a neurodivergent leader.
She’s thoughtful, funny, and deeply honest.”
Workshop Participant, Vestas
Empowered
“I didn’t just feel seen, I felt empowered. Her coaching gave me permission to lead as I am, not as who I thought I had to be.”
Marketing Director, B2B SaaS
Helping people
“Laurence helped us rethink our entire positioning. She saw angles we missed, challenged our assumptions, and made our messaging sharper, all without losing our voice. Her strategic thinking is unmatched.”
CMO, Sustainability Startup