Laura Berger, NACD.DC, MCC, CEBC is an executive coach, NACD Certified Director, and founder of Berdéo Group LLC. She brings over two decades of experience advising senior leaders at organizations including The Walt Disney Company, JPMorgan Chase, Smurfit WestRock, Dell Technologies, and Google.

Through her boutique firm, Berdéo Group, Laura integrates neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and evidence-based coaching to support C-suite executives, board chairs, and senior leaders navigating high-stakes transitions, M&A, and complex leadership dynamics. She also coaches board candidates and sitting directors on boardroom presence, succession, and strategic governance.

Clients often credit her guidance with earning board seats, leading successful transactions, and driving culture transformation. A contributor to NACD Directorship and a columnist for Psychology Today, Laura is a bestselling author and frequent media voice bringing both strategic insight and a human-centered approach to every engagement.

Expertise: Executive Coaching, CEO Succession, ELT-1 and ELT-2 leaders, High Stake Transitions, Developmental and Transitional Coaching, Board Governance.

CED's Shareholder vs Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Laura Berger: CED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus.