I'm an experienced executive coach working with individuals and teams. My clients find our work together transformative, and come from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
I have successfully coached individuals to:
* Develop strategic thinking
* Improve communication with colleagues and business partners
* Energise their leadership team
* Develop an agile mindset to manage projects more effectively
* Navigate a path through a career transition
In our first meeting, free-of-charge, we outline a programme to meet your goals and fit your demanding work schedule. We jointly define how we will recognise and measure the benefits to you. Everything we discuss is confidential. Use the Contact button above to get in touch or email me directly: laura@futurefocuscoaching.org.
A little about me: I grew up in the New York area, lived in San Francisco, California, during the first internet boom, and have called Britain home for the last 20 years. I’m proud to be a British Citizen, living and working here full time from my base in Amersham, South Buckinghamshire. When I’m at home, I love working in my garden and enjoying the hills and wildlife of the Chilterns with my husband.
I’m an accredited professional coach and hold an MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change from Henley Business School, University of Reading.
You can find more information on the work I do with teams and organisations on my website www.futurefocuscoaching.org.
Professional Body
Association for Professional Executive Coaching & Supervision
Qualifications
International Systemic Team Coaching Certificate, Academy of Executive Coaching, May 2019
Licensed to use Team Coaching 360 Feedback
MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change, Henley Business School, 2018
Professional Certificate in Coaching, Henley Business School, 2014
Improvisation in Life and Work, Applied Improvisation Network, 2013
Laura taught me some very useful tools and made me discover ways to improve my soft skills by leading me to come to realisations on my own instead of saying things out loud, which proved very effective.
5 / 5 ★
26/04/2019
I found working with Laura to be a really positive experience, providing time to consider aspects of leadership and to think about how I could be more effective. The coaching sessions gave me an opportunity to reflect on my role as a leader and gave me the insight and tools I needed to empower others, build confidence in myself and get the best out of my team. B. W.
5 / 5 ★
13/04/2019
I attended a workshop facilitated by Laura which was eye-opening. I liked that the exercises were held very minimalistic, which put the focus on the learning and the experience of the participants. Laura used very few, pointed open questions to facilitate the knowledge exchange after each session. I could tell that she is a very good listener and will put her ego aside to aid the group's learning. I can wholeheartedly recommend Laura as a coach.
5 / 5 ★
02/04/2019
I worked with Laura when I was stuck in a rut with my career and didn't know what steps to take in order to make effective changes.
Laura came across as very approachable and sincere in wanting to assist me. She encouraged me to try a different approach. She gave me reading material and suggested stepping stones to reach my end goal.
After only a few sessions with Laura I had applied for another job. The first time in 6 years! I can honestly say I wouldn't have considered that job if I hadn't had the sessions with Laura. I got the job which was much more suited to my personality and I have been very happy doing it. M.W
