Hello! I'm Laura.
A thought partner for
entrepreneurs & executives through transitions.

You’ve had success, but something is no longer on autopilot. You’re an ambitious, action-oriented CEO, founder, or senior executive at a big inflection point — maybe you’re navigating a pivotal time in your business, considering a career change, leveling up into a new role, or expanding your family.

There are a lot of moving parts - in work and life.

You have an idea of what you want, but there’s uncertainty and you can’t see a clear path forward. You want to be intentional and feel…

great about the decisions you’re making
excited and confident at work again
on track with your career and life
at peace with how you’re spending your time in work and life
less alone and more supported
unstuck

I can help.

I partner with entrepreneurs and senior executives in transition to cut through the noise and build the career, business and life they want next while feeling confident, at peace, and supported along the way.

With 16 years in senior operations roles at startups and small businesses, engineering and MBA degrees, and 8 years of full-time coaching, I bring deep empathy, collaborative thought partnership, business know-how, and tactical support to coaching. We look at the whole picture — not just your goals, but how your life actually feels — and build a realistic path that fits where you are now.

Every engagement starts with a free discovery call. No pressure to move forward — just a safe space to get clarity and see what’s next. If it’s not a fit for my coaching, I’ll likely have resources and other coaches to send your way.

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I strongly recommend Laura as coach, particularly for individuals navigating professional and personal transitions and those seeking guidance as they take on leadership opportunities.

Lindsey Gray
Partner at Pacific Lake Partners; formerly Partner at Two Sigma Ventures, Boston, MA

You might be a…

SMB owner or startup founder
Senior Leader in a startup or small business
Growth-oriented leader in a large organization
Working for yourself or dreaming about it

What might be happening…

You’re considering a career shift and aren’t sure what’s next
You’re leveling up into a new role and want success in work and life
You’re at a pivotal time in your business and want help making big decisions
You’re expanding your family or becoming an empty nester and realigning your career to match

What you might be dealing with…

You feel weighed down
You’ve lost some confidence or feel imposter syndrome
You have ideas, but can’t get conviction on what’s next
You’re not making the progress you want
You’re spread thin, but aren’t sure what to say no to
You have work/people/commitments that drain you
You want to level up skills like prioritization, communication, and time management
You want yourself and your family to be a top priority, but find it challenging

What you get with coaching…

Clarity: Cut through the noise and “shoulds” and define what you truly want at this stage of life
Momentum: Get unstuck and make real progress with a realistic plan, tools, and accountability
A trusted thought partner: Honest, collaborative coaching that supports both big picture and tactical moves

what's on your mind?

Read about some clients…

We worked together as she transitioned into, and out of being an interim startup CEO, got clarity on her next chapter, got an entrepreneurial job within a large organization, and navigated two parental leaves while being promoted multiple times.
We worked through fast-changing team dynamics, overlapping parental leaves, interpersonal conflicts grounded in a deeply respectful relationship, and the smooth departure of one co-founder after 5 years.
We defined what an ideal next chapter would look like in work and life, hired and trained a new team, and upgraded internal processes so he could focus more on the work that sparked joy both in his firm and with other businesses and passion projects.
As his company grew 5x, we developed his leadership style, upgraded key skills, and ultimately navigated a smooth exit from the company.

Let’s talk about your story and see if it’s a fit. If not, I’ll have resources to send your way.

Tell me your story

About Me

My career and business trajectory have never been linear. I’ve learned to navigate transitions without a ladder, in a fast changing world with a lot of uncertainty.

My dad was a car guy, through and through. He nudged me towards engineering as a way to train my brain how to see the world and solve problems, so I studied Mechanical Engineering at Duke. One year in, while I loved the classes, I knew a career calibrating brakes or crunching numbers wasn’t for me. A summer at a venture firm led to a love of working with small businesses and a longing to work for myself one day. So when I graduated 2005, with no career center support for non-traditional paths, I had to carve my own path.

I spent the next 16+ years in operations, working directly for and with founders of SMB businesses and startups, managing over 500 people, and getting my MBA at Kellogg in the middle with a focus on Management & Organizations and Entrepreneurship. I loved the people, ambiguity, creativity and ability to see the impact I was having almost daily. But I ended up burnt out and not excited.

Coaching was born out of my own murky transition that took months - it was one of many experiments I ran in the search for my next chapter. I loved it and have been coaching full-time since 2017.

My coaching style comes from a mix of my background. I approach problems with a wholistic view of work and life. We look at all the pieces with a mix of empathy, thought partnership, and practical solutions to move you forward.

Aside from one-on-one coaching, I was the in-house coach at Studs from Seed Stage to Series B, co-founded Crabwalk to teach the core soft skills needed to navigate any work transition, and helped launch Parentaly to coach expecting parents through parental leave.

I’ve learned to navigate my career, business and life when the path forward isn’t clear. I can help you do the same.

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What you can expect from a coaching engagement…

A consistent partnership to meet your needs - typically structured in one of two ways:

Entrepreneur Partnership (12+ month ongoing support starting with a 3 month trial)
Career Transition & Leadership Development (3-6 months support for acute transition periods)

A consistent, confidential, unbiased thought partner

Weekly or bi-weekly coaching with support in between and flexibility to adjust frequency to match your needs
Listener who understands the 360 view of you: business, personal and family
We’ll tackle what’s most timely while keeping your goals on track - no one-size-fits-all coaching structure

A clear path, tactical support and accountability

Clear goals and priorities
Shared session notes with realistic next steps
Curated tools to overcome obstacles and learn skills - both tactical and mindset

Advice when it’s welcome and in my wheelhouse

Strategy and planning at the personal, team and company level
Relationship management and effective communication
Time management, personal productivity and mental wellbeing
Career planning and parental leave support

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About my clients

My clients lead startups, SMBs, and business units within large organizations across multiple industries including retail, law, healthcare, tech, finance, coaching and real estate.

She has a unique ability to empathize with me and with our employees given her experience in our collective shoes and can also provide highly practical guidance and direction which many coaches cannot.
I cannot recommend her highly enough - others would be lucky to work with her.

Anna Harman, Co-Founder and CEO at Studs; formerly Bridgewater, JetBlack

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