Laura Lee Ellen Johnson

About Laura Lee Ellen Johnson

You’re the leader organizations rely on when complexity rises. You stabilize operations. You resolve what others can’t. You deliver results that matter. That level of contribution should translate into broader authority. Yet, for many accomplished Director–SVP women in P&L, Engineering, Operations, and Finance, it doesn’t. At least not automatically. Instead, advancement stalls under a familiar rationale: “We can’t afford to move you right now.” What\'s important is that the decision is based on perceived risk, not your readiness! It’s a signal that your leadership has been valued for execution but not yet seen as fully strategic at the enterprise level. This isn’t about confidence. It’s about how impact is interpreted, credited, and sponsored. And interpretation can be changed. This is where personal branding becomes leverage. You’re not trying to become someone else. You’re aligning how your leadership is understood where you already operate. As a strategic partner, coach, and executive writer, I work with senior women to: Position their leadership beyond a single function Translate operational and technical impact into enterprise language Shift perception from “critical to this role” to “ready for broader scope” Build visibility and partnerships that create advocacy at the right levels The result is momentum that feels logical rather than performative. As one of fewer than 25 Certified Master Personal Branding Strategists worldwide, I integrate both the narrative and the strategy required for senior-level advancement. I’ve spent my career navigating environments where credibility was rarely assumed, and standards were often unspoken. Across child welfare, corporate training & development, career advisory, and as an author, I\'ve learned how power evaluates leadership and how easily strong operators are underestimated when their impact isn’t framed to align with their C-Suite goal. That perspective shapes how I help accomplished women ensure their contribution is seen, understood, and leveraged at the level they’re targeting. This work is for you if: You’re operating at a senior level You’re ready for broader scope and influence You value clarity, discretion, and strategic partnership You want your next move to reflect your actual contribution Your next step should reflect a leadership brand that’s built for the highest level. L••••@LLEJCareers.com | Your Executive Advantage (Substack)| Fearless Authenticity (Substack)

Experience

1. Iceo Practice Sme Executive Resumes, Executive Bios & Leadership Profiles

   LHH

   Jan 2017 — Present

   I serve as a Subject Matter Expert supporting the International Center for Executive Options (ICEO™) practice, contributing specialized expertise in executive resumes, leadership bios, and LinkedIn leadership profiles for senior executives navigating complex career transitions.ICEO is a dedicated practice within LHH focused on the unique challenges faced by executive leaders. The model combines the personalized advisory of boutique executive services with the global reach and resources of one of the world’s leading career development firms.In this role, I partner with executive transition teams to develop high-level leadership narratives and executive positioning materials that help leaders clearly articulate their scope of impact, leadership philosophy, and strategic contributions.My work focuses on translating complex careers into clear, credible leadership narratives that support senior leaders as they move into their next chapter of influence.

Education

• DePaul Driehaus College of Business

  MBA

• Chapman University

  Certificate, Human Performance Improvement

• Michigan State University

  BA, Psychology

• Michigan State University

  BA, Telecommunications