Hi, I’m Laura Haykel

I am here to
help your business

Increase your <br/>Global Presenceenter a new marketlaunch a new <br/>product

With 25+ years in sales and business development, I founded iFlourish Consulting to help startups, small businesses, and cultural organizations refine their systems, connect with ideal clients, and thrive.

I bring a strategic yet intuitive approach: blending clear processes with a deep understanding of people. Whether I’m building out a sales engine or walking through your customer journey, my goal is to spark growth, deepen relationships, and align every experience with your vision and values.

Alongside my consulting work, I’ve spoken at TEDx and SXSW, produced original music, and co-founded Inclusive Conversations—all experiences that fuel my belief in the power of connection, creativity, and community.

My Offerings

Comprehensive solutions to help your business flourish through strategic growth and enhanced customer experiences.

New Business Development

I help companies build the systems, strategies, and confidence to grow revenue with intention.

Lead the full sales cycle: outreach, proposals, negotiation, and closing

Generate and qualify leads while building trusted relationships with decision-makers

Sharpen messaging and optimize CRM tools (like HubSpot)

Coach teams to strengthen follow-through and consistency

A business development engine that turns conversations into contracts.
We partner with start-ups to small established companies and organizations across various industries

Experience Audits

I help you see your product, service, or venue through the eyes of your customer—so you know whether you’re delivering on your brand promise and how to elevate the experience.

  • Clear insights into what’s working and what’s not
  • Greater brand consistency
  • Stronger loyalty, retention, and word of mouth
  • More inclusive and intuitive experiences
  • Recommendations that fuel innovation and connection
I see what others overlook—and elevate what already exists
Balance the big picture with fine details
Rooted in empathy, strategy, and intuition
Always with the long game in mind
Hospitality & travel brands (hotels, restaurants, venues)
Creative and cultural organizations
Corporations with client- or employee-facing systems
Event producers & experience architects

Ready for Results?

Clients bring me in when something isn’t quite working—or when they’re ready to level up. I uncover friction points, surface untapped opportunities, and provide clear strategies to move brands, systems, and teams into flow.

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Flourishing in Action

What Our Clients Are Saying

Laura Haykel’s ability to make connections, open doors and nurture strong business relationships is astounding. Her networking skills come naturally and simply cannot be taught. Laura is incredibly focused and persistent in her efforts to achieve significant business objectives. She is logical, meticulous, a pleasure to work with…and to learn
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Jeanne Muscolino
LEED AP, Marketing at JCJ Architecture
Laura Haykel is a true rockstar and one of the most empowering people I’ve had the joy to work with. While serving as our sales director, she shined as a forward-thinking leader with the fearless determination to roll up her sleeves and make great ideas a reality. Her sincere care
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Erik Ticen
Creative Director, CAHill TECH
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Laura Haykel over the last year. Laura is a business development executive that operates with a high level of integrity, passion and enthusiasm, and she’s a pleasure to be around. She opened many new doors for our company scheduling over 60 meetings which
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Bill Palisano
President, Lincoln Archives
It’s nearly impossible to overstate the esteem with which I hold Laura in terms of both performance and personal integrity. She is an accomplished professional who is impassioned – and able – to help others succeed. Laura is the rarest of individuals – a person of quality, depth and, yes,
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Principal, Paul Larsen Consulting
I had the pleasure of working with Laura when she was a Business Development Manager on our team, and she left a lasting impression. Laura is a rare combination of strategic thinker and genuine relationship builder, exactly who you need in sales and consulting. She’s exceptional with clients, quickly earning
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Erin Harchuck
Solutions Manager, LanguageLine Translation Solutions
I had the opportunity to work with Laura after initially connecting in a LinkedIn group back in 2011. Even in a group discussion, her insight and strategic thinking stood out. It quickly became clear that she could bring real value to my business. Over the nearly two years we worked
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Kim Davidson
Senior Director, Global Accounts at HB

Let’s Flourish
Together

Whether you’re looking to grow your business with clarity and intention, or elevate the way people experience your brand, I’d love to explore how we can work together.

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    The through line in all my work:

    To nurture what needs tending so it can flourish.