Hi, I’m Laurie!
Who I Am:
I’m one of the highest-rated coaches at Harvard Business School… ever. Fifteen years in, equipping leaders of all kinds to make their world a better place is my best career yet.
During the first chapter of my career, I taught American History and World Politics at a co-ed boarding school, and even earned a Master’s degree in Education & Counseling. But the New York advertising world beckoned.
Next, I became a nontraditional MBA at Harvard Business School, landed my first agency job, and launched my life in New York City leading advertising creative teams at Young & Rubicam.
I spent twenty years as a global advertising agency account leader before I reinvented myself at Harvard. The moment I was let go (after only 10 months at my dream job in advertising) became a cornerstone of Grit & Grace coaching.
In my thirties I went through a trio of deep losses—of children, spouse, and parent—all in a six-month period. This intensely difficult time informed my belief that no matter what we face, with drive and resilience we can become our best selves. It became a cornerstone of who I am as a coach, and is part of the DNA of Grit & Grace.
As an executive coach, I’m addicted to the magic of a real “aha” moment with my clients… and I’ll use every tool in my box to help you get there.
My husband and I have two Portuguese Water Dogs named Allie and Luca; we spend hours walking the streets of Boston together. I am also owned by Gracie, a remarkable cat who likes her humans attentive.
I spend summers in my family’s small cabin in New Hampshire, and travel to Paris whenever I can, which is not so often! I practice yoga and dance and have been known to do a healthy amount of binge watching. I am left-handed, which helps my tennis game.
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
— Edith Wharton
COACHING PRINCIPLE #1
Deep Listening
When we work together, my focus will be entirely on you. I will ask exploratory questions to help you articulate the core problems and dreams you feel, and I will use my experience to craft follow-up questions to help you go deeper than you ever could on your own.
coaching principle #2
Head & Heart
My coaching is a blend of intelligence and intuition. Head and heart. I may have two graduate degrees from prestigious universities, but my real superpower is reflecting your truth back to you and helping you see things from a new perspective.
coaching principle #3
The Coaching Conversation — and In Between
Coaching is a conversation, a back-and-forth between you and me. Through the give and take of our interaction, you will access new insight and action steps. The real magic can happen between our sessions, when you get to try out what we talk about, and build new habits. We build on your wins.
Here's the thing about Laurie: There is something disarmingly refreshing about her that is immediately obvious the instant you meet her. She brings that clarity and presence to every session of her coaching.
Nick, Healthcare Technology Executive
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