About

Clarity 13 Executive, Business and Leadership Coaching

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Dora Thagouras, CPC, ELI-MP, PHR

I am a Certified Professional Coach, Energy LeadershipTM Index Master Practitioner, business owner, leader and a long-time human resources professional (PHR). 


My passion is and has always been people and business.


Growing up in my parent’s diner in working-class Danvers, Mass., I developed a gift of engaging both customers and employees, making them feel welcome and valued. From a young age, I understood how this creates an exceptional business. Furthering my keen interest in human behavior, I earned a degree in psychology from the University of Vermont and after graduation, I began a career with one of the world’s largest retail companies, Jones Apparel Group, where over 22 years, I had leadership roles in sales, operations, training, development and human resources.

As Vice President of Human Resources, I was responsible for approximately 14,000 corporate and retail employees, with a personal goal of helping people from the C-suite to the loading dock and gradually shifting the culture of this huge company to a place where everyone felt respected and that their contributions were appreciated.


14,000 people, aligned, engaged, successful.


Moving to Yves Saint Laurent for the Americas in a lateral VP role, I built a people-centric culture throughout the region during a time of rapid growth. At the same time, I gained international work experience, creating bridges to our team members in our French home office and other countries of operations. My time there was challenging and rewarding, but I understood there was a different path for me to use my experience and insights on a different scale—this time, helping executives, business owners and individuals who want to optimize their work and personal lives. I enrolled in a certification program and rooted my personal philosophy in the transformative power of one-to-one work, which helped inform my coaching practice with a focus on individuals.


When Lovesac recruited me, I put my coaching practice on hiatus to work with a dynamic and progressive company that had just gone public. The energy and the intention were palatable—from the company’s guiding principles and values and leadership team to the incredible opportunity I could see to bring their culture to life. In my time as Senior Vice President of People and Culture, I created our People Strategy that put employees first, in a real culture of care, belonging, engagement and empowerment.


Our decisions and actions matched the promises we made to our people and as a result, our culture was often cited as second to none. The company’s measured engagement grew significantly and the business results during this time spoke for themselves. Lovesac represented a full circle for me, reminding me once again that taking care of your people and creating a culture of trust, inclusion and empowerment will always create exceptional results in business.


Now, I am thrilled to share Clarity 13, the culmination of my passion, experience and lifelong learning. Using a practical and intentional seven-step formula over 13 sessions, I help business owners, business leaders and CEOs create clear, positive, healthy and successful workplaces. My practice is called “Clarity” for the clear advantage it brings for your business, and I cannot wait to share it with all of you!


Conversations start everything. Please reach out to me and let’s start one. I want to help you create the best advantage in your business!

About

At Clarity 13, we help CEOs, business owners, and leaders gain the clarity they need to lead with confidence. Through executive coaching and business consulting across the Tri-State area and beyond, we transform leadership, strengthen culture, and build workplaces where people feel valued, aligned, and inspired to perform at their best.

Year Established

2017

Products

Specialties

  • Leadership
  • Executive Business Coaching and Consultation
  • Energy Leadership™ Index Coaching
  • Executive Human Resources Consulting

Business Hours

Call for Appointment

Holiday Hours

  • Friday, December 25, 2026 : Closed

Associations

  • Westport BNI

Brands

Pickup and Delivery

Payment Options

  • Check
  • Zelle

Languages

  • English

Good to Know

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Appointment required

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom

Parking

  • Free parking garage
  • Free parking lot

Service options

  • Online appointments
  • Onsite services

Services

  • Business Coaching
  • Executive, Business, Professional and Personal Development
  • Laser Coaching
  • Energy Leadership™ Index Assessment and Debriefing
  • Energy Leadership™ Index 360 Assessment and Debriefing