Laura Faro

Equipping Technical Experts & New and Emerging Leaders to Lead People, Not Just Projects | Workshops and training that build capacity, trust, and leadership that lasts.

Role
Co-founder & Managing Partner at D&l Leadership, Llc
Location
Irvine, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Laura Faro

Most organizations promote technically strong people into leadership and then expect them to instantly know how to lead people, not just projects. The result? Leaders who are smart and capable… but struggling to build trust, navigate conflict, and get the best from their teams. That’s the gap we close at D&L Leadership. We equip technical experts and emerging leaders with the real‑world skills they need to lead with confidence, not through authority, but through clarity, connection, and trust. Our workshops and training programs are: • practical and grounded in lived leadership experience • tailored to the realities your teams face • designed to build capacity, not dependency • centered on human skills that create long-term impact We help leaders: • communicate with more clarity and less friction • build trust-filled relationships that stand up under pressure • lead through change without burning out their teams • shift from “doing the work” to empowering others to do it • grow into roles with confidence, not overwhelm And our pulse surveys and assessments give you the insights you need to understand leadership gaps, team dynamics, and engagement levels so your development investments actually move the needle. If you want your leaders equipped not just to manage tasks, but to lead people and strengthen your culture as you grow, you’re in the right place. Learn more at

Experience

  1. Co-founder & Managing Partner

    D&l Leadership, Llc

    Jul 2024 — Present · Orange County, CA, US

    Specializing in elevating leadership through coaching, training, and workshops designed to help aspiring and current leaders overcome challenges, develop their skills, and achieve their goals. Our tailored approach ensures leaders have the tools and strategies needed to succeed.

Education

  • UC Irvine

    Certificate in Project Management

    2006 — 2007

  • Regis University

    Executive Leadership Certificate

    2012 — 2014

  • Regis University

    Master's Degree, Organizational Leadership & Management

    2012 — 2014

  • New York Institute of Technology

    Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

    2006 — 2009

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