Sira Laurel

About Me

I'm the founder and CEO of North of Normal leadership coaching, and I work with you to achieve your goals, whatever they may be. It's that simple. When you work with me, I'll quickly help you clarify your values, your strengths, and what's blocking you, so you can finally identify what you really want and need. Most of us have some idea of what we want, but that uncertainty can mean ineffectively moving in many directions towards an unclear goal. I will work with you to design your unique action plan to success- an outcome only you can define. Ultimately I will empower you so that you can wield your own power without a coach, although long term engagements do happen. With success comes opportunity and endless possible paths to navigate. If you're reading this now, you're ready for what's next. Contact me for a free consultation. I'm excited to work with you.

Coaching with me

Results & Goals

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.

How I like to coach

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.

Discover more at my website, North of Normal leadership coaching.

Offerings

Coaching

When an individual needs to accomplish major change, a coach helps you get clear so you can manage the process confidently and successfully. Through individualized sessions, we'll work together to identify what's keeping you from reaching your full potential in work, your relationships and other aspects of your life. We'll get clear on your values, strengths and goals, and create customized action plans that are tailored to your wants and needs. Assessments may be used to uncover your strengths and opportunities for growth, which will aid in self-discovery while helping you make real shifts in necessary behavioral change.

Sessions are conducted by Google Meet, and last up to 60 minutes. Each session has a purpose, and could easily stand alone with its own takeaways. However, there is no "quick fix" for real, lasting change and multiple sessions are recommended. Coaching packages are available and are recommended for most change endeavors, as each session builds upon the last as part of the overall change endeavor.

Experience, Certifications & Training

Certifications and Degrees

• Masters of Science in Organizational Development

Training and development

• Transformational Coaching
• Mindfulness
• Emotional Intelligence

Professional and life experience

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.

Fee description

Please see store for coaching package descriptions and pricing.

Resumes (online consultation, edits, re-writes) are $100 and include an additional, free revision if you are not completely satisfied.

Cover letters (online consultation, edits, re-writes) are $100 and include an additional, free revision if you are not completely satisfied.

Resume and cover letter packages (online consultation, edits, re-writes) are a discounted $150 and include an additional, free revision if you are not completely satisfied.

For topics not listed, please feel free to contact me for individual pricing.