Who am I? And what is Kintsugi Consulting?

Mission

At Kintsugi Consulting, I believe that every crack in your leadership journey can be transformed into a beautiful seam of gold. As a small, woman-owned business, I am dedicated to helping individuals and organizations shine as their best selves. In today's fast-paced world, leaders often struggle with personal growth and development, feeling the pressure to be perfect while navigating complex challenges. This can lead to stress, burnout, and a lack of fulfillment. Inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, or "golden joinery," Kintsugi Consulting embraces the beauty in imperfections. I provide tailored coaching and HR consulting services that help leaders embrace their flaws, learn from experiences, and rebuild stronger, more resilient selves.

Values

By working with Kintsugi Consulting, leaders will discover their unique strengths and turn their challenges into opportunities for growth. My approach leads to more authentic, empathetic, and effective leadership, resulting in improved team dynamics, increased productivity, and greater overall satisfaction. Unlike traditional consulting firms, Kintsugi Consulting celebrates the individuality of each leader. I use a holistic, personalized approach that leverages strategies and empowers clients to lead with confidence and authenticity.

Ready to transform your leadership journey? Let's turn your cracks into gold!

About Me: Laural Logan-Fain, PhD

Transforming Leaders & Inspiring Change

Welcome! I'm Laural Logan-Fain, PhD, and I'm thrilled you're here. I'm a visionary leader, dedicated facilitator, and strategic coach with a passion for aligning business objectives with people-centric solutions. My journey has been guided by empathy and an unwavering commitment to results.

For over two decades, I've been transforming organizational cultures by amplifying individual stories, fostering empathy, and driving engagement. I believe in the power of connection and understanding, which has been a cornerstone of my work in creating and implementing programs that build cohesive teams and cultivate leadership from within. My goal is to empower leaders to transform and succeed, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

I've worked in sports for more than a decade, spending thirteen seasons with Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), culminating in my role as Associate Vice President of People Business Partnership. I worked with leaders across multiple franchises including the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Silver Stars (WNBA), Austin Spurs (G-League), SAFC Futbol Club (Soccer), and the Rampage (Hockey). There I launched SSEU, the organization's corporate university, which doubles as a community-serving, and revenue-generating program that continues to flourish. That experience led me to working with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) as their VP of Talent Management, rounding out my HR experience and leading additional functions. Additionally, my foundation has been built on teaching and facilitating in the College of Business and Education at various colleges and universities and as a consultant with for both for and non-profit organizations.

In 2024, I founded Kintsugi Consulting, driven by a desire to help leaders transform their journeys, embrace their flaws, learn from experiences, and emerge stronger.

When I'm not working, I love to travel, explore, and am an avid reader. Whether discovering new destinations or enjoying a quiet evening at home, family is my constant source of inspiration and joy.

Finding Strength in the Cracks:

The Story Behind Kintsugi Consulting

In early 2020s, amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, I found myself promoted into a senior-level role. It was an exciting opportunity, yet life outside of work became increasingly challenging. With my husband frequently traveling for his job and our family hit hard by a deeply personal event, the pressures began to mount. My mental and physical health suffered, and balancing the demands of work and home felt impossible. Realizing that something had to give, I knew it could not be my family. I made the tough decision to downgrade my role to be more present. I couldn't help but wonder if I had jeopardized my career, feeling broken and uncertain about the future.

Around this time that I discovered Abby Wambach’s book, Wolfpack. As the co-captain of the 2015 Women's World Cup Champion Team, her story of stepping back and redefining what it means to lead resonated with me deeply. Abby wrote, “You are allowed to be disappointed when it feels like life’s benched you. What you aren’t allowed to do is miss your opportunity to lead from the bench. If you’re not a leader on the bench, don’t call yourself a leader on the field. You’re either a leader everywhere or nowhere.” These words shifted my mindset, encouraging me to embrace my new reality and find ways to lead from where I was.

I stumbled upon the concept of "kintsugi" while facilitating a leadership series with a group of executives. As I asked them to embrace their leadership journeys, they bravely leaned into vulnerability and empathy. When one of them asked me to share my story, I spoke about kintsugi—the art of repairing broken pottery with gold. I realized that, like kintsugi, my experiences had made me stronger and more beautiful despite the cracks.

Inspired by these insights, I dreamed of creating Kintsugi Consulting with the goal to help other leaders transform their own journeys, turning their challenges into opportunities for growth. Kintsugi Consulting was born out of a desire to inspire and support leaders in embracing flaws, learning from experiences, and emerging stronger.