Courtney Peterson

Courtney Peterson is a leadership and executive coach, workplace culture strategist, and advocate for people-centered leadership. As the founder of Lotus Leadership Coaching, she partners with executives and emerging leaders to cultivate authentic leadership, drive business results, and foster inclusive workplace cultures. With a deep commitment to transformational leadership, she helps professionals unlock their full potential through executive coaching, conflict mediation, and strategic human resources consulting.

An internationally recognized influencer and award-winning executive, Courtney has held leadership roles at organizations including the Edison Electric Institute, Sidwell Friends School, the Fannie Mae Foundation, and the American Diabetes Association. Her expertise spans leadership development, culture transformation, and coaching high-impact professionals to navigate complexity with confidence.

She is a Senior Certified HR Professional with credentials from both the HR Certification Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management. She is also a graduate of the Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching Program at Georgetown University's Institute for Transformational Leadership. Her contributions to leadership and diversity have earned her recognition from Savoy Magazine as one of the Most Influential Executives in Diversity & Inclusion, Women We Admire as a Top Women Leader in Washington, DC, and J.P. Morgan Chase as one of the Top 100 Women to Know in America.

Beyond her professional achievements, Courtney is a strong advocate for mental health in leadership and the workplace. She serves on the board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Montgomery County and mentors young leaders through her involvement in Top Ladies of Distinction and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

A devoted mother to two teen daughters, Courtney lives in Montgomery County, Maryland, where she continues to inspire, coach, and empower leaders to thrive.