Am I who you are looking for?

A bit about my background...

I began coaching at the age of five, when I began asking, "why?!" and "how?!".  Unlike most kids, I never grew out of this phase...

Now, as a professional Socratic question asker, the question has subsequently evolved into, "Why not?!"

In addition to my natural tendency since youth to seek out answers, I have acquired outside training as a passionate professional to bring my personal clients the most advanced, pragmatic and specialized success technology available and in demand.


Professionally

I run my private coaching and consulting practice out of Tucson, AZ. In addition I am the Internal Development Coach and Director of Education for the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (www.asaom.edu).  

I specialize in creating clarity making things happen!  My coaching challenges even the deepest thinker and vivid visionary towards reaching success on a myriad of levels.  I highly value bridging the spiritual and compassionate human element of life into solid leadership and professional potentiality.

Additionally, I hold a four year baccalaureate level degree in Organizational Psychology with a core focus on corporate coaching.  I am one of the very few degreed and certified coaches across the nation. 

I received my first professional training in my field in 2005 from the Coach Training Alliance.  I have developed and provide a highly unique hybrid of coaching and mentoring approaches.  These include:  

Education:

    Degree in Human Development; Organizational Psychology concentrated on Corporate Coaching

    Coach Training Alliance Certified Coach (CTACC)-  International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited 6 month training program

    Integral Coaching Models (300 hr. internship)

    Inspired Learning Models

    Arbinger Institute Principles

    Landmark Education, Forum & Advanced 

Professional Development Tools:

    Human Development Assessments

    Self Actualization Models

    Enneagram Personality Profiling

    Compassionate Communication (NVC)

    A Course in Miracles teacher (11 years)    

Personally

I have a passion for life and living it to the fullest in the most balanced, healthy and joyful ways!  I love painting, anything outdoors, canyon exploration and mountains.  I am an avid (amateur) outdoor climber and author.  In the midst of it all I am the mother of three amazing children.     

I was born and raised in the mountains north of Durango, Colorado.  Durango’s wildlife and delicate beauty fed my passion for the complexity in nature and the inner connectivity found in the earth’s ecologies.  I learned at an early age the impact that human sentience has on the environment and the value of supporting sustainable success benefiting the greater good.


"The hike to the peak may be arduous and steep at times; but, the beauty from atop is breathtaking!  ~ unknown

ABOUT LAUREL

"The biggest breakthrough was the distinction between living and hiding. That was the big one. You are AWESOME!!! Thanks so much for all your help!!!!"

Professional Artist, 2007

"Working with Laurel really changed my business and my life.  Laurel helped me remember my priorities and start to make changes aimed at better work-life balance.  She was there for me when the stresses of business made me feel like I was going to break.  I think that if I hadn't worked with Laurel this year, I would have completely burnt out.  

"I never had a business coach before and was concerned it would be fluffy and not very hard hitting or deep.  Laurel pleasantly surprised me by always having answers, ideas and exercises that helped me get past the fears."

Business Founder & CEO, 2008

 

WISDOM

"You may believe that you are responsible for what you do, but not for what you think.  The truth is that you are responsible for what you think, because it is only at this level that you can exercise choiceWhat you do comes from what you think."

- A Course in Miracles