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ACT FORWARD

Show up with presence. Move forward with confidence.

Hi! I’m Lauren.

I know what it feels like to realize that the path you once thought was right for you no longer fits. I know how disorienting it can be to outgrow a dream, question what comes next, and wonder whether changing course means disappointing people or starting over too late.

I also know the freedom that comes from making decisions rooted in your values, your voice, and your own inner knowing. My work is about helping you reconnect with who you are, trust what is true for you, and move toward what’s next with more clarity and self-trust.

You do not need to stay stuck in a version of success that no longer fits.

Why ACT FORWARD? The name reflects both my background in acting, directing, and teaching and my belief that real change asks us to do two things at once: show up fully and keep moving forward.

What You Might Be Navigating

Making career decisions with more confidence and less spinning
Navigating career pivots and life transitions
Rebuilding trust in your own voice and timing
Untangling overwhelm so your next step becomes clearer
Creating momentum without forcing yourself into burnout

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What Sets Me Apart

This work is not only about what you do next. It’s about who you are becoming as you do it.

My background in acting, directing, and teaching shapes the way I coach. It gives me a deep understanding of presence, communication, confidence, and the courage it takes to be seen clearly — especially in moments of change.

I also bring a reflective and intuitive lens to this work. Alongside practical coaching tools, I’m deeply interested in spirituality, astrology, and human design as ways of understanding patterns, alignment, and what may be unfolding next. For clients who resonate with that approach, those perspectives can offer another layer of language, insight, and self-trust.

What It’s Like to Work Together

Clarity

“I met with Lauren during a career transition and the clarity and confidence I gained through our conversation was extremely valuable. She has a gift of asking the right questions that really make you look internally and think, the kind that lead you to having your own ‘aha’ moments without ever feeling like you’re being probed. Rather than telling me what to do, she coached me toward finding my own solutions. I moved from a place of anxiety and uncertainty to feeling a sense of excitement for an upcoming job change. She doesn’t just give advice, she helps you find the tools within yourself to uncover your own path with clarity and confidence.”

— Katie H., Communications Manager

Momentum

“Lauren asked excellent questions that showed she clearly had listened to my previous answers, even answers I had given earlier in the session. I really appreciated the thoughtful, targeted questions designed to gently challenge my beliefs. She also repeated back what she heard me saying in order to confirm and clarify what I was thinking, which was helpful as a reflective tool.”

— Ellie V., Learning Design Manager

Guidance

“Lauren is an incredible mentor and always has been. Hearing her voice, perspective, and sage guidance left me with a refreshed sense of motivation and specific actions toward solutions. Lauren is built for this.”

— Luke H., Actor & Sommelier

Next Steps

“Lauren did an amazing job of guiding me towards the answer I needed, and letting myself speak through my thoughts!”

— Julia S., Law Student

How I Help

I support people who are navigating career change, identity shifts, and the deeper question of what feels aligned now. My work blends practical coaching with communication, confidence-building, and space to hear your own truth more clearly.

Career Transition Coaching

A supportive space for career pivots, uncertainty, reinvention, and the deeper identity questions that often come with them.

name where you feel stuck
clarify what matters most
build momentum toward your next step

Confidence, Communication & Presence

Build confidence in how you show up — in interviews, networking, communication, and self-expression — so you can move through change with more presence and ease.

untangle competing priorities
reduce overwhelm and self-doubt
move toward change with confidence

Clarity for Your Next Act

For people who know they are ready for something different and want space to reconnect with their own wisdom, intuition, and next right step.

reconnect with your strengths
name your real priorities
take the next step before you have the whole plan

Credentials, tools, and who this work is for

Certification / Training

Certified Professional Coach, expected 2026 — Thriving Coach Academy
(ICF-accredited Level 2 program, Forbes-recognized)

BA Theater, St. Olaf College (magna cum laude)

Signature Tools

In addition to the Career Clarity Playbook, I use the 16 Personalities comprehensive report (similar to Myers-Briggs) and/or your Human Design chart to provide a detailed analysis of your natural strengths and potential paths.

Who This Work Is For

I work best with people who are ready to be honest with themselves, take ownership of their growth, and engage the coaching process with openness and curiosity. This work is especially supportive for those navigating career transitions, identity shifts, questions about what comes next, or a desire to move forward with more confidence and self-trust.

If you are looking for someone to tell you exactly what to do, or if you feel more committed to staying in the story of why change is impossible than to exploring what might be possible, this may not be the right fit — and that is okay.

Ready for your next step?

If you're navigating a career change, craving clarity, or trying to move forward with more confidence, I’d love to help.

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