Clay David Laugier

Clay Laugier is a leadership coach, storyteller, and author dedicated to changing the way teams work — from the inside out. With over a decade of hands-on experience leading high-turnover, high-pressure teams in food service, education, and frontline operations, Clay writes for the leaders who don’t always get the clipboard or the corner office — but carry the culture every day.

He’s the author of The Coaching Playbook, a practical, no-fluff guide to building trust, shifting habits, and leading with heart. His next release, Ted Lasso Meets Shorsey, brings emotional intelligence and high standards into one fierce coaching framework.

In 2026, Clay will launch his debut fiction series — gritty, honest, and filled with the same belief-in-people energy that powers his coaching books.

Whether on the page or in the kitchen, his mission is simple: help people show up braver, clearer, and more connected.