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Leavey School of Business Santa Clara University

LaPorte, Bobbie

Executive Branding Coach

Bobbie LaPorte

Bobbie is Founder and CEO of Bobbie LaPorte & Associates, an advisory and consulting firm providing leadership and organizational development services to Fortune 500 companies, global organizations and promising start-ups. Before founding her business, Ms. LaPorte served in CEO, COO, and CMO roles in several Fortune 50 companies, including IBM, GE and United Healthcare. She also led two healthcare technology start-ups. She has an MBA from Harvard and a Masters in Positive Leadership and Strategy from IE in Madrid.  Her current focus is on helping leaders navigate unprecedented instability. She blends real-world scenarios with science-based solutions that help leaders build the confidence and personal resilience to be ready for anything. Bobbie offers this breakthrough framework through workshops and keynotes, enterprise-wide learning programs, and 1:1 executive coaching and advisory services. 

Bobbie is currently training for her seventh Ironman triathlon. Her two Golden Retrievers - Posey and Nilla - often accompany her on training outings in the Bay Area.