Mental Strength Training & Coaching
Resilience Coaching & Mental Strength Training for High Achievers
Helping you get your OOMPH back
Mindset is everything. Your brain is the most powerful muscle in your body, so you need to train it well. That means regularly ‘exercising’ your brain through mental training techniques, and emotional mastery of key challenges that show up in your life.
Can you relate?
- Are you feeling exhausted and burnt out by the demands of life?
- Have you lost your mojo?
- Do you find yourself worrying about the small things that really shouldn’t matter?
- Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed in the face of big decisions or a stressful work-life?
- Are you struggling to focus on your goals?
- Is anxiety getting in the way of you making an impact where it counts?
- Are you getting in your own way of your goals?
You absolutely CAN thrive in health whilst excelling in life
Who I work with
Some of the people I work with are faced with a challenge, and are struggling to see the wood through the trees. They may never have done this work before but something needs to change. In these cases, it can be a sense of clarity, perspective and empowerment that this work will bring.
And many of the people I work with, are functioning high achievers who are blocking themselves from achieving their full potential. They have a purpose and a vision, but their blockages are getting in the way of actualising their goals and dreams.
And last but not least, many of my clients are used to having a zest for life and sense of purpose, but somewhere along the way it got lost. They’ve become disconnected from their inner spark, and are looking to reconnect with their drive and who they know themselves to be.
What I do
I provide resilience coaching and mental training techniques that will help you to focus on what you CAN control; building mental grit and emotional strength.
But I’m not for everyone. Here are my three guiding principles and what you can expect from working with me:
Be honest.
I don’t like fluff and I don’t believe in beating around the bush. I say things as I see them and I WILL get straight to the point. Some people love this. Some people don’t. If you prefer a softly-softly approach, I may not be the one for you. In the same way, I expect you to be completely honest with me.
In the spirit of honesty, let’s just put it out there – it is NOT my job to fix you. But I give a whole LOTTA shits about supporting you, guiding you and make sure you have everything you need to get the changes you want.
Be human.
I know what it’s like to struggle, and I know what it’s like to judge yourself and feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders (it’s not btw). I’m determined that the less people who suffer needlessly with this stuff, the better. So whilst I may be direct, ultimately, I’m an empath underneath it all.
In all the work I do, I teach from both my successes and my mistakes. And believe me, there are A LOT of the latter. Everything in life happens for a reason, and every frustration and ‘failing’ has given me the insights I now share with people like you. No moment of learning has gone without being put to better use. So please know that I strive to ensure that every challenge you throw at me is met with compassion, practicality and understanding.
Be playful.
I don’t believe that everything has to be serious and heavy. Yes, you have weird thoughts. Yes, you haven’t always dealt with things perfectly. No shit. You’re human. You have a brain. That’s what brains do. We have enough to deal with in life without the added baggage of shaming ourselves. The more we can recognise the universal mind-fuckery of the brain, the easier it is to let it go – and playfulness is key to that.
If this sounds like what you’re looking for then book an intro chat.
If this sounds like what you’re looking for then book an intro chat.
How it works
Common things that can come up in sessions include, but are not limited to:
- Learning how to stop feeling overwhelmed by life demands
- Learning how to stop giving a shit about the things that are holding you back
- Being more effective when there is too much to do
- Making an impact in a way that provides meaning and joy in life
- Sharpening business mindset to drive performance and growth
- Building resilience in the face of adversity (because let’s face it, shit happens in life)
- Learning how to overcome anxiety and fear
- Learning how to not care what people think
- Overcoming social anxiety and shyness
- Stopping rumination and letting go of the past
There are a number of packages available, but the core package is the three month retainer which includes:
- Weekly coaching sessions with Lauren
- Ad hoc support where clients can message Lauren in between sessions
- Knowledge is power – each session is interwoven with scientific rationale and knowledge so you can fully understand why you find yourself feeling / thinking a certain way
- Action is key – brain training tools and recorded exercises are provided for practice in between sessions, that will support key life management skills
- Perspective and clarity – in each session, we will focus on your goals and help you develop keystone habits to get the changes you want
After a few sessions, you can expect …
Greater clarity, focus and perspective on your goals
Increased sense of purpose and empowerment
Increased, consistent energy
More effective decision making
The ability to let go of past events
True resilience in the face of adversity and challenge
What Others Say
I’ve had coaching form Lauren several times over the last year or so and she’s helped me make some profound shifts in different areas of my life.
In my business she helped me overcome my long-held fear of marketing, and a belief that I was rubbish at that side of my business. As a direct result of this I am now confidently doing lots of brave marketing on a regular consistent basis, which means my income stream is now a lot more predictable, as I am generating the leads I need all the time.
She’s also helped me overcome deep-rooted anxiety around different issues in my business and health, and this has enabled me to go out into the work and be who I am meant to be.
Lauren without doubt is a highly skilled coach with an innate talent for what she does. She was born to do this work and has a tremendously deep passion to help people live their fullest lives. We all have beliefs that don’t help us, and patterns of learned behaviour that hold us back – work with Lauren and you’ll never look back!
SH, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Over the years I’ve tried many different forms of therapy however had always come away feeling dissatisfied and still ‘stuck’ in the past. I’d been sceptical about NLP and had never considered trying it as a form of therapy however, I thought I’d give it a go and I’m so glad I did! I really didn’t think it’d have any effect on me but I was wrong.
Lauren uses a sensitive and pragmatic approach when dealing with painful subjects which I found really refreshing and surprisingly effective. After just two sessions with Lauren I felt like I’d turned a corner which felt amazing … I would definitely recommend Lauren.
ANON, EAST SUSSEX
Initially I was skeptical of what I would achieve from my sessions with Lauren…We have information overload on how to manage our life and how to enhance our ‘life skills’ that I thought this would be just another fad.
Speaking to Lauren I was immediately struck by her enthusiasm for all things positive and how she allowed me to initially just talk. The more I talked Lauren very cleverly intercepted when necessary, discussing different ways of viewing my life, thoughts and behaviour. I discovered I had some pre-conceived ideas and was repeating the same bad choices.
Lauren has enabled me to take a different path in life by encouraging me to see the ‘road signs ‘that were always there, more clearly so enabling me to take a different route
CS, OXFORDSHIRE
Working with Lauren was just what I needed to take old looped patterns and behaviours and replace them with new and improved ways of thinking, as well as guiding me to better self dialogue and a deeper love for my ‘self’ and all that I aspire to be
CATHIE MAAS, THE MAAS CLINIC
I must admit I was a little sceptical of working with a therapist because I constantly told myself that I was fine and to man up, and get on with it.
However, Lauren came highly recommended to me from a good friend who could see that I was fast approaching professional burnout.
Working with Lauren has really helped me turn things around by understanding how my brain was functioning and re-tuning it to think in an entirely different way. The techniques that Lauren uses are always fun and very interesting and I would highly recommend Lauren now to anyone, even sceptics such as me!
DARREN TOMS, MANAGING DIRECTOR, CLUMBER CONSULTANCY LIMITED
Why work with me
I’ve been there, done that- and made the journey back again,
I get it. Burnout and health issues aren’t just about the symptoms.
Having experienced and returned from burnout and autoimmune illness; held a high-pressure management marketing position, and Chartered Management Institute qualification. I am uniquely positioned to help high achievers overcome the health and productivity challenges they face in today’s fast-paced world.
I know burnout inside-out
Which means I provide end to end service from pre to post burnout coaching. Helping you nip it in the bud before it begins, but also reining you back in when it feels like you’ve gone beyond the point of return.
The worst thing about living with burnout and illness for me, was feeling like I had become a shadow of myself. As someone who would be classed as a ‘Type A’ personality, I had always had a lot of get up and go. So to lose this part of me was one of the biggest losses. I understand this very real challenge that so many face, and I know how it feels to want to do the best in your job in the face of struggle because you mind and / or body are failing you. That’s why a lot of my work is on reconnecting you to the inner oomph that makes you ‘you’.
Helping you break the stress-burnout cycle
As a qualified Coach, I’m also a certified Master NLP Practitioner qualified in hypnotherapy, and holding a psychology BSc Hons. I have a lot of experience in the area of stress and its impact on both psychological and physical wellbeing, which means I am well placed in spotting the limiting patterns that may be keeping you stuck and providing you with tools to break through that.
Solution focused with fast acting changes
I use a unique combination of health and performance coaching, that provides solution focused clear and tangible tools designed to get quick change. I would expect you to see some level of change within one session, with more longer lasting change embedded after four to six sessions.
I bring health, passion and success together
Once I’ve got you back on track with your health and general state of clarity and confidence, I will help you look at how to get the most out of your career / business. With a background in marketing, I have a particular interest in marketing related anxiety issues, as these not only feed into burnout psychology, but once nailed- will give you what you need to drive even more growth in your business and career. As someone with a passion for marketing, you can look forward to not just alleviating your anxieties around it, but also getting excited, and looking forward to it! (Yes, it is TOTALLY possible)
If you’re ready, let’s talk
Book a free 30-min intro chat to run through the key challenges you are facing right now and how I will be able to help you. Rapport and connection are really important so I’d encourage you to use this call to really get a sense of whether I feel like the right ‘fit’ for you before making a decision.
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