Laura Vanaga is a seasoned leadership and career coach, public-speaking advocate, and executive communicator with a distinguished 15‑year background as a headhunter and leadership coach. As founder and driving force behind public speaking platform Oratore dedicated to empowering women, Laura has positioned herself as a leader of confident, authentic communication in auditoriums, and beyond.
Since 2012, Laura has been an active and engaged member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Latvia chapter. She has served as Vice President and Board Member of ICF Latvia, attaining the prestigious PCC (Professional Certified Coach) level, and has continuously shaped the growth and standards of the coaching profession across Latvia. Her leadership within ICF complements a robust coaching legacy: over 5,000 hours of one-on-one and group engagements, coaching senior executives, high-potential talent, and C‑suite professionals.
Laura is a proud member of BNI (Business Network International) for eight years, leveraging her extensive network and business acumen to foster collaboration and meaningful connections across a range of industries. Her professional portfolio includes working with leading organizations such as the Big Four consulting firms, Audi, major banking institutions, and other blue‑chip enterprises, helping them to elevate leadership performance, communication capability, and organizational clarity.
A trailblazer in the Latvian coaching ecosystem, Laura partnered with estonian company Motiveer.eu to introduce and develop their innovative platform within the market. Motiveer.eu is an innovative digital platform that supports coaches and organizations in tracking, measuring, and enhancing coaching effectiveness. It enables structured goal setting, real-time progress monitoring, and data-driven insights that help align individual development with organizational objectives. For coaches, it offers a streamlined way to manage coaching engagements, while organizations benefit from clear visibility into outcomes and ROI of coaching initiatives.
At Oratore, Laura mentors and empowers women to speak with confidence, clarity, and authority. Through tailored workshops, speaking stages, and one-on-one coaching programs, she creates safe, supportive, and outcomes-oriented environments. Her approach blends human-centric coaching, performance psychology, and practical speechcraft, enabling women to lead with influence whether delivering presentations, navigating high-stakes dialogue, or owning the room in public forums.
Laura is the author of two books published in Latvia: “Yoga and Business”, which explores the intersection of mindfulness and leadership, and “How to Become Successful in Latvia”, a practical guide for personal and professional growth within the local context.
Since 2012, Laura has been an active and engaged member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Latvia chapter. She has served as Vice President and Board Member of ICF Latvia, attaining the prestigious PCC (Professional Certified Coach) level, and has continuously shaped the growth and standards of the coaching profession across Latvia. Her leadership within ICF complements a robust coaching legacy: over 5,000 hours of one-on-one and group engagements, coaching senior executives, high-potential talent, and C‑suite professionals.
Laura is a proud member of BNI (Business Network International) for eight years, leveraging her extensive network and business acumen to foster collaboration and meaningful connections across a range of industries. Her professional portfolio includes working with leading organizations such as the Big Four consulting firms, Audi, major banking institutions, and other blue‑chip enterprises, helping them to elevate leadership performance, communication capability, and organizational clarity.
A trailblazer in the Latvian coaching ecosystem, Laura partnered with estonian company Motiveer.eu to introduce and develop their innovative platform within the market. Motiveer.eu is an innovative digital platform that supports coaches and organizations in tracking, measuring, and enhancing coaching effectiveness. It enables structured goal setting, real-time progress monitoring, and data-driven insights that help align individual development with organizational objectives. For coaches, it offers a streamlined way to manage coaching engagements, while organizations benefit from clear visibility into outcomes and ROI of coaching initiatives.
At Oratore, Laura mentors and empowers women to speak with confidence, clarity, and authority. Through tailored workshops, speaking stages, and one-on-one coaching programs, she creates safe, supportive, and outcomes-oriented environments. Her approach blends human-centric coaching, performance psychology, and practical speechcraft, enabling women to lead with influence whether delivering presentations, navigating high-stakes dialogue, or owning the room in public forums.
Laura is the author of two books published in Latvia: “Yoga and Business”, which explores the intersection of mindfulness and leadership, and “How to Become Successful in Latvia”, a practical guide for personal and professional growth within the local context.
