
I’m Dr. LaShawn Gooden, a consulting psychologist, speaker, and the founder of LaShawn Gooden Consulting, LLC, a boutique firm dedicated to transforming how people, leaders, teams, and organizations lead, perform, and thrive.
Through speaking and consulting, I’ve led wellness and resilience initiatives across sectors, including the U.S. Navy, where I’ve delivered keynotes and workshops on mental wellness, suicide prevention, and resilience for bases supporting over 90,000 personnel. I’ve also partnered with nonprofit organizations and government agencies to integrate wellness-centered strategies that strengthen retention, engagement, and team connection. In my coaching practice, I support high-performing leaders in moving beyond self-limiting beliefs, clarifying their purpose, and aligning their actions for sustainable growth. Whether working one-on-one, leading workshops, or advising organizations, my focus is consistent: strengthening leadership, cultivating resilience, and making wellness a sustainable way of life.
My work bridges psychological science with the art of high performance, helping individuals and groups align who they are with what they do, so they can thrive with clarity and purpose.
At the heart of our approach is the framework of Aligning People, Purpose, and Performance with Wellness as they key stabilizer. We believe that sustainable success emerges when these three critical elements are fully integrated:
When people feel aligned with their purpose and supported to perform at their best, organizations flourish and individuals thrive. Our work helps create this alignment at every level, building stronger, more resilient, and purpose-driven workplaces.
We work with people across all levels, from emerging professionals to seasoned leaders, from small teams to entire organizations. Our clients include individuals seeking meaningful growth, leaders refining their impact, and organizations investing in culture, wellness, and performance.
We partner with purpose-driven clients across sectors, including nonprofits, higher education, health and wellness enterprises, government agencies, and mission-aligned businesses.
Whether you’re an individual navigating personal or professional growth, a team seeking deeper alignment, or an organization ready to evolve, if you’re committed to thriving with clarity and purpose, we’re here to support your journey.