About Lauren

I am a former collegiate track and field athlete turned career coach.  I have always loved running, sports, and coaching, but I did not always see myself working in this profession.  The road that led me here was windy, rocky, and bumpy, but that did not take away from the beauty of my journey.  

My Story

How I Got Started

After graduating from Salisbury University with my newly minted bachelor’s degree in communications studies and marketing, my goal was to become a feature film editor in Hollywood, California.  I started working as a freelance editor for a handful of small production companies in the Philadelphia area and began to notice I was not enjoying my job.  To be frank, I hated it.  A networking conversation with a Hollywood film editor led me to confirm the unpredictable, monotonous nature of this work was not for me.  This realization sent me into what is now commonly referred to as the “quarter-life crisis”.    For those of you who are unfamiliar, this stage of life involves feeling lost beyond belief and being unemployed, underemployed and/or miserably employed.  If you are really, really lucky, like me, it also involves living with your parents during a recession.  I wanted to make movies so I could create something that would help people.  I still desperately wanted a job that would allow me to help people, but it was painfully obvious that I was not going to do that sitting in a studio.

After self-reflecting, running many many miles, and talking to mentors, I decided to return to Salisbury University to get my master’s in education with a concentration in Higher Education.  Graduate school provided me with experience working in athletics, academic success, and disability support, but none of these areas compared to my love for working in career services.  I had finally found my home.  I began to realize that I was skilled in helping people in many ways (and none of them involved making movies).  I could have a profound impact on this world by coaching job seekers toward designing meaningful careers which would allow them to do their best work day in and day out and live their best life.

Over time my interest in career development theories,  self-exploration strategies, and career design has allowed me to become a certified Myers-Briggs Practitioner, Career Services Professional, and Global Career Development Facilitator.  My education, coupled with the experience I’ve gained as an athlete and from my professional journey has provided me with the ability to empathize with and appropriately guide my clients when they are feeling lost.  Similar to the mindset I adopt as an athlete, I utilize goal-oriented exploration strategies to inform my practice and help my clients discover strengths, identify values, and market skills so they can take confident next steps into a job or retirement life that meets their needs.  I feel very lucky to support career changers, job seekers, retirees, and “way-finders” through my private practice.  I hope knowing a little more about me will encourage you to reach out to see if we can work together to help you take your next step.

Resume Coaching Client

“Working with Lauren is an absolute pleasure. She is a true professional and passionate about helping you figure out how to get the most out of your career. I initially reached out for consulting on my resume. However, Lauren was not only able to help me on my resume, she also opened my eyes on how I should be thinking about my career and actions I should be considering when I’m ready to take the next step. She’s a phenomenal resource for all career counseling needs such as recruiting, HR, resume building, job search, networking, and much more. I would gladly recommend Lauren to all my friends and colleagues who are looking to progress their professional careers.”

Career Coaching Client

Working with Lauren is not only productive but also enjoyable. She values your opinion in the process as much as you will valuing hers. Lauren has great insights to help you prepare for and be more confident in your job search.  Whether you are looking to change into something new or transition back to the working world after almost 7  months (like me), she will help spark your interest and get into the proper mindset of finding your dream job! Easy-going, professional, and extremely helpful – great job, coach!

Resume Coaching Client

“Lauren was a game changer after my resume consultation with her. I felt I was qualified to do the jobs I was applying for, but I wasn’t getting replies from companies. So I brought Lauren in to help refine my resume to improve its readability and competitiveness for getting through applicant tracking systems. After working with Lauren, I applied to 4 jobs and immediately was asked to do 3 interviews. I’m happy to say I accepted an amazing job offer with one of those companies. My money and time was well spent working with Lauren and would recommend her to any of my friends and colleagues who need a little help putting their best foot forward.”

Career Coaching Client

Working with Lauren during the typically draining and lengthy process of job hunting became enjoyable and a refreshing take on something that can be very mundane. The activities and tasks she assigned were relevant and drove me to increase my professional network while still being able to juggle my daily responsibilities. In the end, by learning to have more transparent conversation about my professional goals, my network has granted me many new options in my career.

Resume Coaching Client

“Lauren was an absolute pleasure to work with. I hadn’t written a resume in over 10 years and she helped me understand the resume world that exists today, how to tailor my resume to each job description, and so much more. I was extremely impressed with the layout of her services, her organization and responsiveness, and most of all, her personable nature – too many resume services I reached out to were like communicating with a robot when Lauren felt like an old friend. I will be recommending her to all of my friends looking for employment!”

Interview Coaching Client

I initially hired Lauren to conduct a mock interview with me, as I began to question myself after a few rejections. She offered suggestions and constructive criticism and has really helped me regain my confidence amidst a difficult job search. She is extremely friendly, reassuring, makes herself very available, and is beyond accommodating. I will continue to use her services as needed without hesitation!

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