The Relational Intelligence Lab

Where intentional leadership creates thriving organizations.

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The Relational Intelligence Lab™ is much more than a consulting practice.

It is a leadership development, executive education, and thought leadership platform focused on helping leaders intentionally develop the capabilities that create the human conditions where people, teams, and organizations thrive.

Cultivating Excellence

Our Expertise

Exceptional organizations need more than technical experts—they need leaders who inspire growth, culture, and long-term success.

  • Knowing others.

    Developing:

    • Trust

    • Respect

    • Leadership Influence

    • Communication

    • Relationship Management

    • Collaboration

    • Organizational Culture

  • Knowing myself.

    Developing:

    • Identity Awareness & Management

    • Self-Awareness

    • Self-Management

    • Executive Presence

    • Leadership Effectiveness

  • Knowing my job.

    Technical expertise, strategic thinking, innovation, and execution.

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Meet the Founder

Dr. Laura Guilliam

Dr. Guilliam is the Founder and President of The Relational Intelligence Lab, where she helps organizations activate relational intelligence to drive growth, employee well-being, and lasting cultural change. With over 25 years of experience in corporate leadership and behavioral science, Laura partners with companies to build environments rooted in trust, belonging, and human-centered performance.

She has developed original frameworks—the Identity Flow Model and the Organizational Belonging Model—that translate complex relational dynamics into practical strategies that improve collaboration, engagement, and organizational health.

Laura’s research has shown that emotionally intelligent leadership not only fuels business results but also fulfills employees’ essential need for belonging and identity stability. She holds a Ph.D. in Values-Driven Leadership and Organizational Development and has worked with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to design programs that deliver measurable results and support employee well-being.

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The journey to stronger leadership starts here.
Reach out today to discover how intentional leadership development can create lasting impact for your organization.