Luis Velasquez

Luis Velasquez is a well-known leadership coach and the Founder and Managing Partner of Velas Coaching LLC, an executive coaching company based in Silicon Valley. With extensive experience in executive coaching, Luis is a facilitator at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he facilitates “Interpersonal dynamics,” one of the most iconic classes at the GSB also known as “touchy-feely.” He is also a frequent contributor to HBR and Fast Company.

Prior to entering the coaching world, Luis served as a professor of Fungal Genetics and Plant Biology at Michigan State University. Alongside his academic background, Luis has a passion for endurance running and human resilience.

As a successful executive coach, Luis has worked with individuals and teams in both global technology companies and successful startups. His forthcoming book, “Ordinary Resilience: Reframing How Effective Leaders Adapt and Thrive,” combines his personal experience with professional insights working with individuals and teams.

Luis is a trusted partner for leaders seeking to improve their personal and organizational performance. He combines his passion for endurance running and academic background to provide unique and effective coaching solutions. Luis’s story was featured in the book “The Long Game” by bestselling author Dorie Clark.