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

You know how to execute and build things. You’ve had success, but something’s shifted and you can’t see a clear path forward.

Maybe you’re stuck in a role that no longer fits. Maybe you’re leading a team and can’t seem to shake persistent challenges (with your people, your organization, or even yourself). Or maybe your personal life is starting to shift and you want to be intentional about your time.

There are a lot of moving parts.

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

clear on what’s next with a path to get there
great about the decisions you’re making
excited and confident
on track with your career, business and life
at peace with how you’re spending your time in work and life
less alone and more supported
unstuck and like you’re making real progress

I can help.

I partner with entrepreneurs and senior executives to cut through the noise, clarify what’s next, and build the career, business and life they want 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 9 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

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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

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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, confidential, unbiased thought partner

Weekly or bi-weekly coaching to start
Typically start with 3 months and then assess needs - we can stop anytime if it’s not a fit
Support between sessions 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
Structure without rigidity - we’ll have a path without having a 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
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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