
Laura Klein - M.ED, BS
First Lieutenant, Military Police, Army National Guard

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About me
Founder | Author | Small Business Advocate| Business Mentor | Speaker | Educator | Healthy Lifestyle Mentor | Success Coach | Business Coach | Master's in Education | Veteran
Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
1990 - 1992MS in Educational Administration Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Eastern Illinois University
1980 - 1984BS in Education Special Education and Teaching
Experience

Illinois Army National Guard
Jun 1986 - Jun 1991First Lieutenant, Military Police, Army National GuardServed in the Army National Guard, deployed to Saudi Arabia in January, 1991 to support Desert Storm. Our mission included operating and managing a refugee/prisoner of war camp.

Lisa Klein - Healthy Lifestyle Mentor
Jan 1993 - nowHealthy Lifestyle MentorAs a healthy lifestyle mentor, it is my goal and mission to teach all those around me how important it is to take care of one's own body. All too often we take for granted what we can do until it's taken away from us. My passion is to show and teach those around me what is possible when you truly take care of you first. My goals for the next 2-5 years: -Expand my organization by the 1000's-Continue to impact the 1000's I currently serve-Expand on my $5,000,000 of total organization revenue Show less

Business Developer and Business Consultant
Aug 1993 - Jan 2013Business Developer and Business ConsultantMy role as the specialist is to be pioneered for ensuring that my organization are passionate and committed to, the success of the organization. This includes raising and maintaining morale by ensuring that each person understands the vital role they play in the business and is valued for their contribution.-Led a team of 1000's-Impacted 1000's along the way

Laura Klein - Executive Director and Leader
Jan 2013 - nowExecutive Director and LeaderA business developer, trainer and speaker with a goal to build a large organization of entrepreneurial women seeking a flexible and lucrative career!My goal is to expand my organization by the 1000's in the next few years. My organization has done annual sales of $5,000,000 over the years. Life is meant to be lived and experienced, not just endured.

Laura Klein Group
Mar 2021 - nowFounder
John Maxwell Team
Mar 2021 - nowCertified John Maxwell CoachThe truth is: if you want to lead others, you have to lead yourself first, with dedication towards your own development. A John Maxwell coach can help you advance your leadership skills, overcome challenges, set and achieve growth goals, and will help you get where you want to go.Our coaching programs kick off with leadership and behavioral assessments, and in-depth conversations about your coaching expectations, ambitions, strengths, weaknesses, and much more. This allows us to match you with a coach who has faced similar obstacles and opportunities, and is best prepared to coach you towards your goals.Our coaches are highly experienced former C-level executives and business owners, who were all personally mentored by John C. Maxwell. Show less
Licenses & Certifications

John Maxwell Coaching Certification
John Maxwell TeamMar 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Laura Klein - M.ED, BSSBW Small Business Person of the Year SouthWestern Illinois Small Business Week Apr 2019 Awarded by the Small Business Association for outstanding business practices and entrepreneurial leadership and growth.
- Awarded to Laura Klein - M.ED, BSAll Star Chapter Member Business Networking International Apr 2016 Peer nominated award related to being a top performer in networking chapter. Consistently recognized for most referrals given, meeting others to network outside of chapter meetings and closed business for others. Also inducted into the Gold Club recognizing members who have helped grow the networking chapter by recruiting others to join. #giversgain
- Awarded to Laura Klein - M.ED, BSCentral Organizational Sales Award - 2010
- Awarded to Laura Klein - M.ED, BS#! Sponsor - 2008
- Awarded to Laura Klein - M.ED, BSPositive Influence Award - 2000
- Awarded to Laura Klein - M.ED, BSTop Officer in Officer Candidate School, Ft Knox, KY US Army Aug 1989 Selected as the top officer in my OCS class for outstanding leadership while working toward becoming a commissioned officer.
- Awarded to Laura Klein - M.ED, BSSoldier of the Cycle, Fort Dix, New Jersey US Army Aug 1982 Was selected among hundreds of soldiers as the top soldier in my Basic Training Class.
Volunteer Experience
Board Member & Volunteer
Issued by Belleville Area Humane Society on Jan 2019
Associated with Laura Klein - M.ED, BSMember Board Of Directors
Issued by Feed My People on Mar 2021
Associated with Laura Klein - M.ED, BS
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