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The most common obstacles to a career break

CAN YOU RELATE TO THESE STRUGGLES?

UNCLEAR DIRECTION

Without clarity or structure, the idea of a career break feels impossible. It can be difficult to decide how to spend your time and what goals to pursue.

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OVERWHELMED

Burnout has left you exhausted and overwhelmed. This can paralyze decision-making and detract from your progress.

Fear about career breaks or a sabbatical

SCARED

Fear of the financial instability, the future, failure, or judgment from others can weigh heavily on you, causing anxiety and self-doubt.

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It helps you:
- Address and recover from burnout
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ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Laura.

I have been a chronic achiever for as long as I can remember.

In 2022, I planned a strategic exit from my VP role, with nothing lined up, to embark on a mission to recharge myself from burnout and redefine how I wanted to live my life.

Prior to starting my break, I read all the books, listened to all the podcasts, and did the work to prepare for my break. I created a program to rest, reset and redefine myself, and how I approach this next season of life.

Today, I am a marketing leader, certified executive coach, and founder of Cove & Compass — helping others, like you, gain clarity and create a more fulfilling life and career.

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Before I met and began working Laura, my career was stalled. I was lost and desired direction. Laura provided me with the tools I needed to make attainable goals and achieve them, which helped boost my confidence tremendously.

I really cannot emphasize enough the positive impacts working with her have had for me.

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Laura started coaching me during my career break. I thought I could do it alone, but realized a few weeks into my break that I needed a coach. She helped give me much needed structure, and helped me rebuild my confidence to find the perfect role for this time in my life - that uses my strengths while minimizing my burnout.

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I began working with Laura when I was miserable in a toxic, dead-end job. I knew I needed a change, but didn't know what to do. Together, Laura provided me with a framework and the confidence to ask for a leave of absence, experience more joy in my life, and find a role that better fit me.

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