Sira Laurel

LIFE COACHING: We all have different values and beliefs about what we want to achieve. What makes a person happy, healthy and successful? Together, we will prioritize the elements of your life which serve your definitions of fulfillment. During initial meetings, we'll gain insight into your temperament, needs and communication style, from which we will create strategies for achieving your goals. Using proven coaching tools and mindfulness techniques, I can help you with the underperforming and underwhelming aspects of your life.

LEADERSHIP COACHING: I believe the next generation of leaders needs to bring not only experience and intelligence to the table but- more importantly- self-awareness, empathy, and a modern perspective on leading people and systems. I will connect you to innovative ideas and help you develop into the leader who values whole people, recognizes how to prioritize work which will move you toward your goals and how to let go of what doesn’t, how to counter non-productive messages, how to apply your strengths for greatest impact, and many other pivotal skills to give you an edge.

ORGANIZATIONAL COACHING: Working with leadership teams within organizations, I aim at fostering positive, systemic transformation. Frequently used to help enhance leadership alignment and capability, and create culture change which is in line with strategic objectives. In our engagement, broader organizational needs will be placed front and center, so change can be scaled-up across the business. This broader focus insists on targeting the needs of the organization as a whole, and not just its parts. Contrast this with leadership coaching which can overlap, but targets an individual's development needs and is a standalone engagement.

I actively listen to my clients, turning details into actionable insights that you can apply immediately. We'll be deliberate and focused on our reasons for being together, but we'll also have fun. Laughter is the backbone of resilience, and is too often a forgotten tool when trying to navigate change. I'll apply principles and frameworks learned through my formal education in change management, as well as my real world experience as a manager, employee, consultant, coach and human being.

My overarching goal in my career has been to cultivate positive change in the workspace, for individuals and leaders alike, which is what led me to pursue a Masters in Organizational Development at the University of San Francisco. Though I would not discover the terminology until my twenties, I would inevitably be called to the field of coaching due to an inherent trait that set my core values. As a child, I was diagnosed with "sensory integration dysfunction," now more aptly termed "highly sensitive person" or "HSP," and it broadly means I am more sensitive, more aware, than the majority of the population. This gift of high sensitivity imparted many traits of a natural leader, mentor and coach, which I have put to use successfully at the individual, team and organizational levels. Within organizations we'll honor the strengths of what exists and works well, while implementing changes that result in a more collaborative and humanistic environment where staff and business can flourish. For individuals we will honor the same, and the changes implemented will result in a more congruent, grounded sense of self ready to take holds of ones purpose. Getting clear on what needs to change is the first step in affecting change. Whether you already know what that is, or simply know that it's time, trust that if you are thinking about it you are ready. And I can help.