- Location: Connecticut, USA
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Valerie Belanger
What drives me is a belief that leadership is social, and that growth happens in relationship—
with ourselves, with others, and within our communities and contexts.
I work with executives, teams, and mission-driven organizations who want to lead with more
ease, humanity, and resilience in the face of complexity.
I am energized by creating spaces of collaborative inquiry where diverse voices can generate
new insight, deepen resilience, and spark meaningful change. For example, for seven years
I supported extraordinary mid-career professionals from over 80 countries through leadership
of a four-month fellowship at Yale. I designed and facilitated leadership programming,
coached Fellows one-on-one, and cultivated a global network of 250+ leaders, helping them
expand their impact and collaborate across borders.
My approach to leadership development has been shaped by years of working across cultures
with extraordinary practitioners, immersion in the work and theories of interpersonal and group
dynamics and adult learning, and a deep commitment to social impact. I believe leadership
capacity grows through relationships, real-time experiences, and the ability to stay resilient
and adaptive in complexity.
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