Some voices don’t just speak—they stir something inside you. They echo with insight, soften resistance, and hold up a mirror to the version of you that’s been waiting to emerge. These voices don’t come from the loudest corners. They come from those who have lived many lives, walked unfamiliar roads, translated pain into purpose, and turned growth into an art form. You recognize them not by volume, but by the clarity they bring to your own thoughts. You feel seen. You feel heard. You feel called forward.
Laura Rinnankoski is that voice. Raised between the midnight sun of Finland and the warmth of Venezuela, educated in the U.S., and rooted now in Ireland, she doesn’t just speak four languages—she speaks human. Her work as a transformational coach and NLP practitioner is a powerful fusion of intuition and technique, blending the soul of spirituality with the structure of science.
A Life Lived in Translation
Laura’s journey has taken her from her Nordic roots to the vibrant energy of Venezuelan life, followed by academic pursuits at Boston University, vibrant years in Miami, and now her residence in Dublin, Ireland. These diverse experiences have gifted her a panoramic perspective that deeply influences her coaching philosophy.
Immersed in Finnish, Venezuelan, and American cultures—and shaped by the melting pot of international schools—Laura brings a richly layered worldview to transformation work. Her ability to speak multiple languages is more than just a skill; it is a portal into human experience. This multicultural fluency enables Laura to understand, connect with, and guide clients from vastly different backgrounds with profound authenticity and insight.
Journey into Soulful Transformation
Laura’s path into transformational life coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) was not a sudden leap but a soulful evolution. Driven by a lifelong commitment to uplifting others and a passion for soulful communication, Laura found herself drawn to deeper methods of healing and growth. Her innate empathy and love for languages merged seamlessly with her spiritual beliefs, leading her to pursue certification as an International Transformational Coach.
Her work is both personalized and powerful. Laura combines the precision of NLP with intuitive spiritual coaching to create deeply tailored journeys for her clients. Having walked through her own seasons of change, Laura offers not just tools but deep understanding—recognizing that true transformation requires both structure and soul.
Healing That Attracts Love
Of the many lives Laura has touched, one story continues to inspire her. She worked with a woman who, having endured years of romantic disappointment, believed love was no longer part of her future. Through Laura’s 9-week Confidence Catalyst program, they embarked on a powerful journey of internal healing.
Together, they dismantled limiting beliefs, crafted new personal narratives, and visualized what love could look like. Through guided meditations, reflective journaling, visual boards, and one-on-one coaching, her client began to reclaim her self-worth and emotional radiance.
Shortly after completing the program, the client felt inspired to try online dating—and met the man who would become her husband. Laura attended their wedding, moved by the love story she helped ignite. The groom’s heartfelt acknowledgment of her role in preparing his bride for love underscored a truth Laura holds dear: when we heal ourselves, we become magnets for the life we truly deserve.
Speaking Humanity’s Language
Working with clients from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, Laura has found that while cultures may differ, the core human needs remain universal. In all her coaching and workshops, she sees a common thread: the deep desire to be seen, heard, valued, and loved. Whether working with clients in English, Spanish, Finnish, or Swedish, Laura’s sessions are grounded in the truth that we all long to feel enough—just as we are.
Her multicultural fluency allows her to move seamlessly between different worldviews while anchoring her coaching in messages that cross every boundary. Laura’s strength lies in her ability to tap into the emotional undercurrents that connect us all—reminding every client, regardless of origin, that they are worthy, they are loved, and they are more than enough.
Words with Wings: Stories of Strength and Self-Reclamation
As a two-time bestselling author, Laura uses her written voice to amplify the core values that define her coaching practice. Her chapter, “Unstoppable Citizen of the World,” opens the book Quiet & Badass: Visionary Women Embracing Their Uniqueness To Create Epic Impact, and recounts a personal health crisis that became the gateway to discovering her resilience. Drawing on the Finnish concept of sisu—inner strength in the face of adversity—Laura transformed suffering into growth, and fear into fortitude.
In Burned: Brave and Inspiring Stories From Women Who Have Overcome Their Fears to Speak Their Truth and Share Their Wisdom, she contributes “Breaking the Chains: Unleashing My Voice to Reclaim My Power.” This chapter reflects one of her deepest missions: guiding others to rediscover their inner voice and reclaim the personal power they may have lost to fear, trauma, or self-doubt. In both books, her message is clear—resilience can be learned, and power can always be reclaimed.
Rewriting the Stories We Tell Ourselves
In her coaching practice, Laura encounters recurring barriers that block individuals from reaching their full potential—feelings of not being good enough, doubts about intelligence, or the fear that it’s too late to begin again. She sees these as self-imposed myths—stories that can be challenged and rewritten.
Laura helps her clients dismantle these beliefs, often deeply rooted in past experiences, and guides them in crafting new narratives that reflect their true potential. She believes that the most significant barriers are internal, not external, and once negative thought patterns shift, a whole new world of opportunities becomes accessible.
Coaching in the Corporate Arena
Laura’s coaching expertise extends beyond individuals to the realm of enterprise. In the business world, she brings her transformational mindset into roles supporting advertising, marketing, and sales. Whether guiding startups or established firms, her goal remains the same: create solutions that serve and sustain everyone involved.
She bridges personal and professional development by aligning individual growth with organizational evolution. Her belief that “transformation is the only constant” drives her work—helping companies adapt, innovate, and thrive in an ever-changing digital landscape, just as she helps individuals evolve on their inner journeys.
A Symphony of Selves
For Laura, achieving harmony between creativity and logic isn’t just a professional necessity—it’s a personal philosophy. Her emotional, intuitive coaching work brings her deep joy, while her marketing and business consulting roles offer intellectually stimulating challenges. This duality allows her to fully engage both hemispheres of the brain. Coaching and writing spark her imagination and empathy; strategy and consulting sharpen her critical thinking. This blend of right-brain inspiration and left-brain analysis is key to her holistic impact across disciplines.
Rewriting the Inner Script: The Power of NLP
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) forms a cornerstone of Laura’s coaching methodology. It offers her clients the tools to identify and shift internal blocks—sometimes even those held somatically within the body. With NLP, Laura helps individuals reframe their personal narratives and replace limiting beliefs with empowering ones. The process always begins with awareness; once a belief or fear is brought into conscious recognition, it can be transformed. She has witnessed profound personal shifts emerge from NLP sessions—testimonies to the power of conscious reprogramming.
Language as a Mirror
Being fluent in English, Spanish, Finnish, and Italian gives Laura a rich vantage point into how language shapes emotional expression. Yet, no matter the language, she finds common ground: clients from all over the world bring their hopes, doubts, and desire for change. Laura tailors her sessions to each individual’s cognitive and sensory preferences—be it visual, auditory, or kinesthetic. Whether through guided meditations, positive affirmations, or embodied movement, she works with the energetic essence beneath language to facilitate transformation.
A Stage of Significance: Speaking in Goa, India
Among her many speaking engagements, one stands out for its personal and symbolic richness. In 2023, Laura traveled to Goa, India, to be honored as one of Passion Vista Magazine’s “50 Women Leaders to Look Up to in 2023.” There, she received her first magazine cover and delivered two impactful speeches—one reflecting on her book Quiet & Badass, and another honoring the women alongside her. The event coincided with International Women’s Day and included a vibrant celebration of the Holi festival, making the trip a vivid tapestry of inner and outer transformation.
Gentle Guide to Finding Your Way Forward
Laura’s advice for anyone feeling stuck is to begin by turning inward. Through meditation and self-reflection, individuals can tap into their inner voice and resist the urge to panic in the face of uncertainty. She encourages breaking down challenges into manageable steps, seeking out supportive conversations, engaging with a coach, and moving the body to shift energy. Journaling, listening to inspiring stories, and trying new experiences can all serve as catalysts for change. Her message is one of hope: life is cyclical, and no situation lasts forever. The right path will reveal itself when you center yourself and stay open.
Your Turn to Transform
Laura invites those ready for meaningful change to explore her signature Confidence Catalyst program—a transformative 9-week journey designed to unlock one’s fullest potential. The program includes personalized one-on-one coaching sessions, engaging videos, actionable worksheets, and powerful mindset exercises, all refined through her 20 years of coaching expertise. Clients emerge with clarity, confidence, and an energized path forward.
Those ready to begin their transformation can take the first step by booking a breakthrough discovery session here:
👉 https://laurarinnankoskiinternationalcoaching.com/coaching
