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, and 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. My approach leads to more authentic, empathetic, and effective leadership, resulting in improved team dynamics, increased productivity, and greater overall satisfaction. Kintsugi Consulting celebrates the individuality of each leader.

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, and I'm thrilled you're here. As a dedicated facilitator and strategic coach, I have a passion for aligning business objectives with people-centric solutions. My journey has been guided by empathy and an unwavering commitment to results. I transform organizational cultures by amplifying individual stories, fostering empathy, and driving engagement. I believe in the power of connection and understanding, which have been a cornerstone of my work in creating programs that build cohesive teams and cultivate leadership from within. My goal is to empower leaders to transform and succeed, turning challenges into opportunities.

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), Rampage (Hockey). I launched the Spurs' organization's corporate university, which is a revenue-generating program that also serves the community and continues to flourish today. That experience led me to working with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) as their VP of Talent Management working as a strategic business partner to support leaders and growth. My experience also includes working in higher education and with non-profits.

In 2024, I founded Kintsugi Consulting to help leaders transform their journeys, embrace their flaws 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 2021, amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, I found myself promoted. It was an exciting opportunity, yet life outside of work became increasingly challenging. With my husband traveling for his job and our family hit hard by a deeply personal event, 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 difficult decision to downgrade my role, but I couldn't help but wonder if I had jeopardized my career, feeling broken and uncertain about the future.

Around this time I discovered Abby Wambach’s book, Wolfpack. As co-captain of the 2015 Women's World Cup Soccer 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 also 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. Kintsugi Consulting was born out of a desire to inspire and support leaders in embracing flaws, learning from experiences, and emerging stronger.