Last week, a group of friends gathered to reflect on the past year and set intentions for this year. What kept surfacing was the anticipation of a dreaded transition: empty nesting. One by one, we shared the same quiet mix of pride and unease.  ✨ Our kids are growing up.  ✨They’re leaving soon.  ✨And something in us feels both full… and uncertain. So much of our identity has been shaped around their needs — driving, volunteering, cheering, worrying, organizing, supporting. Wh

Pause. Why? Our brains aren’t wired to acknowledge progress. They default to what went wrong, where we fell short, and what we didn’t do. So before setting new goals, let’s reflect on the year that just passed. My 2025 word and intention was Growth. In my mind, that meant one thing: financial growth. And technically? My income grew 7x compared to the year prior. Sounds amazing, right? Yet my brain skipped right over that progress and went straight to what I didn’t achieve bas

We live in a culture that celebrates more—more gadgets, more upgrades, more things that temporarily lift us up… until they don’t. The thrill fades, and we go hunting for the next hit of satisfaction. But the gifts that create real joy and meaning? They come from fine-tuning something we already have, something we carry everywhere.  🧠 Our brain.  Your brain decides whether you see abundance or scarcity.  Whether you share your gifts—or hide them.  Whether you step into purpos

In our very first conversation, my executive client Jackson described himself as “too old,” “out of the market too long,” and “a lost cause.” At that point, he had been in career transition for 18 months. Not because he lacked experience or talent—but because his own limiting beliefs had quietly taken over. He felt stuck, discouraged, and unsure how to move forward.  After just a few coaching sessions, something shifted. Jackson began to notice—and challenge—the self-deprecat

Every time we walk in the door, our big bad Bernese Mountain Dog, Roo, proudly snags a shoe and adds it to his growing collection. Cute? Yes. Helpful? Not even a little. By day’s end he’s surrounded by a pile of shoes he doesn’t actually want or need. We do the same in our careers: — Holding onto roles that don’t fit — Applying for jobs out of fear instead of alignment — Staying stuck in habits that keep us overwhelmed, under-energized, or unsure  If you’re in a career transi

Feeling less than positive at the start of this holiday season? When life feels heavy and transitions feel hard, try the three simple steps below to shift your mindset.    Human brains are wired with a negativity bias , which means negative thoughts hit harder and stick longer. But here's the good news: you're still in charge. You can choose to what you give your attention.    Why does this matter? Because your thoughts shape your mood, your energy, and your ability to take

I used to pack my days so full that I lived in a constant state of tension—anxious, depleted, and feeling like I was always behind. My sister used to tell me I try to fit 10 pounds of potatoes in a 5 pound bag.  Many of us, especially women, tie our worth to how much we accomplish. But what if that pace is hurting us? What if it was never meant for us in the first place? Rick Warren has the answer in The Purpose Driven Life: “It's impossible to do everything people want you

You’ve built a life that looks complete on paper — A strong career. Good health, friends, solid finances. By all accounts, life is good. And yet — there's this sense that something's… missing. Many of my clients ask me the same thing: “What am I missing?” When we walk through the Wheel of Life together, one spoke consistently stands out as underdeveloped — Spirituality. That's often where the emptiness comes from. Not a lack of success — but a lack of connection. Einstein sai

If you feel some form of dread before work each morning… If you get the Sunday night blues… Or if you notice yourself feeling anxious, disengaged, or like an imposter — it may be time for a change.   These aren't just passing moods. They're signals from your mind, body and spirit that something's off. Ignoring them can quietly erode your well-being.   Instead, pay attention. Do the inner work to discover what's most important to you, the impact you want to make and the kind o

If you've recently been affected by one — I've been there and I empathize with you. Especially if it's your first time, the mix of emotions hit hard:   💔 “I was loyal — why me?”  💼 “Who am I without my title or paycheck?”  🥹  “Am I not enough?”  🫤  “Now what? How will I pay the bills?”  😶‍🌫️ “Did that really just happen?”  These reactions are normal.  You're not broken — you're human. Here's what I've learned coaching hundreds of professionals through this: ✨ There...

You've probably noticed there are moments in your day that fuel your energy — and others that drain it completely. That difference can shape everything: your productivity, your happiness, and how much you have left in the tank when you get home at night. When I'm coaching my clients, I feel alive — focused, creative, and fully present. Time disappears.  But when I'm wrestling with a tech issue I can't fix… my energy drains in minutes. Sound familiar? Some energy-draining task

That's a question I'm often asked. Rather than answer it myself, I'll let a recent client tell the story:  “When I first met with Laura, I was feeling unsure about my direction and purpose in my career. During our coaching conversations, everything started to click. Laura has a way of asking the right questions and helping you see what's already within you.  I walked away with greater clarity, a clearer sense of direction, and redefined goals that are aligned with where I wan

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