About Laura

I have been a competitive athlete for most of my life, which has shaped my way of thinking about building and sustaining behaviors and competencies in all arenas. It also offers an analogy that resonates with many people who are new to executive coaching. Below are a few basic tenets that describe my approach. 

Set clear goals

It’s hard to get somewhere if you don’t know where you’re going – take the time to identify your goals, purpose, and priorities. 

Falling isn’t failing

If you haven’t done something before, it’s unlikely you’ll be great the first time you try – try anyway – it is literally the only way to achieve something. 

Be open to change

If you have tried doing something one way, given it a chance, and it’s not working, try something new – personal preference and theory are great, but what works in the real world is what works. 

Hard work pays off

Even those who are the most talented and gifted at a thing don’t succeed without commitment and practice and probably even some discomfort. 

A coach can make all the difference

All of this is easier with a third-party who is focused on you and has your best interests at heart. A coach gives you a perspective other than your own, highlights strengths you may take for granted, keeps you on track when you are unfocused, brings fresh ideas and techniques for achieving your goals, challenges your inner critic, and pushes you to stretch yourself beyond where you would go alone.