Today’s featured member, Katie McLaughlin, founder, chief strategist & transformation artist of The McLaughlin Method, said she helps mid-stage startups create thriving, high-performing teams and collaborative work environments that help people do their best work. Through consulting, coaching, and experiential workshops, she works with founders and leaders to create a workplace culture of happy people who are empowered to operate at their highest levels.Tell us about the organization
I spent 10 years in theater and then transitioned to working at startups leading teams through change for over a decade. It was then that I saw how my theater background served as the perfect foundation to thrive in startup environments. Much like theater, startups operate best with individuals who can anticipate what might be next, quickly read a situation and respond accordingly, own their role while also being tuned into their team members, and have the ability to pivot with ease when things go off plan.
In 2020, I launched The McLaughlin Method to help founders and startups create a culture that fuels growth. Traditional methods of creating culture fall flat. They do very little little to make lasting changes or to impact business objectives. My method helps leaders and teams quickly implement behaviors that produce results that matter – happy, powerful teams that consistently deliver.
Why did you join the Chamber?
I joined the Chamber through a reciprocal membership with the Phinney Neighborhood Association so I could build a local network in our business community. Despite living in Seattle for six years, most of my professional network is spread across the country and globally. My business methods work virtually but can be even more powerful in person, so I’m eager to work more locally.
What are you/is your business interested in or what do you need currently?
As you’re making plans for the end of the year with team and company events, please consider the McLaughlin Method for interactive, engaging workshops and speaking engagements. If you’re looking to improve communication, connection, and team effectiveness, we’ll work together to craft a custom session to meet your goals and improve team skills and cohesion at the same time.
To learn more about membership with the Seattle Metro Chamber, please visit our membership page.
Thank you to The McLaughlin Method for being part of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce network. Here at the Chamber, we have 2,500 companies across the region and 13 different business sectors, from your favorite neighborhood restaurant to brands known around the world. Our member feature program is based on referrals. If you would like to learn more about how to be featured in our member features series, please contact Cori Lumens.