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Hi, I'm Laura.

There's no real roadmap when you're mid-career. So you keep hustling until you burnout. That was me, but no longer. Today, I help high achieving leaders live and work intentionally.
Ex-Corporate Exec turned Entreprenuer and Coach
Speaker, Author of Career Break Compass
Certified executive coach
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Career Break Compass

Career Break Compass is your essential guide to a purposeful pause or sabbatical, designed to help you recharge and reignite your career.

“A sweeping and empathetic call for people to teach themselves how to relax.” — Kirkus Reviews

Are you overwhelmed by the relentless demands of your job, parenthood, and life? Craving a chance to pause, reflect, and grow? Career Break Compass is your indispensable guide to navigating the transformative journey of a sabbatical.
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