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Lauren Miura Coaching | 37 followers on LinkedIn. Leadership and Career Coaching for Mission-Driven Professionals | Providing 1:1 leadership and career coaching to help mission-driven professionals make a greater impact, feel more fulfilled, and inspire those around them.

03/14/2023

Have you ever thought about taking your expertise and launching a consulting business?

To learn what it takes to be a successful, I caught up with Rachel Dreyfus, an independent marketing strategy consultant. I met Rachel nearly 10 years ago when my then-employer The Nature Conservancy became her very first client. 💜

I sat down with Rachel to learn exactly how she launched and grew a successful consulting business over the past 10 years. We discussed her career path, the big mindset shifts she had to make, and her best advice for launching your own consulting business.

"You have to stay positive, keep your sense of humor, and practice your self care. That includes thinking of it as a journey instead of a destination," Rachel said.

Read the full Q&A here: www.laurenmiura.com/blog/racheldreyfus

03/04/2023

When I think about what all my clients have in common, the word "kind" consistently comes up. I love coaching kind people who want to do good work.

I'm honored to share this recent review from a very kind former client:

"Lauren is a coach in every sense of the word. I felt I was at a crossroads in my career, and Lauren went above and beyond in mentoring, teaching, guiding, and supporting me during that time. She did not have a 'one fits all' type of solution and personalized each of our interactions.

From our first meeting she asked the right questions, which I feel helped us both navigate our sessions. I believe she really cares about my well-being as she continues to check in on me. I highly recommend her!"

Thank you Mathew!

02/27/2023

More thoughts on networking as an introvert..

What if you thought about your introversion as your superpower? Introverts are keen observers and great listeners. We can make good conversation partners because we can make space for the other person without trying to dominate.

When approaching networking conversations, think about how you might apply your unique strengths:

➡️ Approach the conversation with curiosity; have no other agenda other than to learn. If it’s helpful, pretend that you’re a journalist interviewing the person for a story about their life.

➡️ You may be less of a talker but a good listener, so prepare a list of thoughtful, open-ended questions to ask.

➡️ As an introvert, you may spend a lot of time thinking and reading. After a networking conversation, send a thoughtful follow-up message, perhaps sharing an article you’ve read that relates to your conversation.

02/21/2023

As an introvert, networking doesn’t come naturally to me. But changing the way I think about networking has been a game-changer. These three mindset shifts have helped me to truly enjoy networking and make time for it in my life, even if it doesn’t always feel comfortable.

Read more on my blog:

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www.laurenmiura.com/blog/introverts

Photo by: Ashley Kruythoff

01/31/2023

Executive recruiters are a job seeker’s secret weapon, but many of us weren’t taught how to leverage their services.

To learn more, I spoke with Bev Wiesen, Managing Director of Apex Executive Search. Bev has had a 30-year career in recruiting, placing C and VP-level candidates at companies ranging from startups to the Fortune 50.

Here's what I learned about recruiters from Bev:
👉🏼 They know about the best opportunities.
👉🏼 They can help you negotiate for things you didn’t even know you wanted
👉🏼 They can be a resource in any stage of your career.
👉🏼 The very best time to look for a job is when you don’t need one.

Plus, Bev shares 5 very specific tips to maximize your visibility to recruiters.

Check out the full interview here:

www.laurenmiura.com/blog/recruiters

01/30/2023

Happy Monday! I'm feeling inspired by my new home office art setup ✨✨✨

From left:
🌸 Peony print by Maui-based watercolor artist Sarah Voyer Art ,
🌴 "Synchronize Your Vibes" print on acrylic by LA-based Ashley Bargiel
☀️"Be the Light" print also by Ashley Bargiel

Bright colors and nature = my jam. Any other artists I should be following?

01/28/2023

I heard Oprah say this during her interview with and it resonated. Whatever you're doing right now, even if it's not what you want to be doing, will be useful in the future. And if you look back on your career, I'm sure you will find experiences that prepared you for what was next.

What experiences in your past uniquely prepared you for where you are today?

01/23/2023

In case you missed it on my blog this week, Harris shared how in 2019 she left a long career in higher education administration to join a tech company, Poll Everywhere here. Here are the major steps Kim took to make the big leap.

For the full interview, visit https://www.laurenmiura.com/blog/kimharris

01/19/2023

Is it possible to pivot from higher ed or a nonprofit into tech? 🤔

Of course it is.

On my blog this week, I'm featuring an interview with Kimberly Harris. She left a long career in higher education administration in 2019 to join a tech company, Poll Everywhere.

Within two years, she officially took over as one of three executives in charge of the entire company. 👏👏👏

Kim's story shows how making a big industry leap is possible -- with lots of initiative, patience and relationship-building.

Read exactly how she did it here ⬇

https://www.laurenmiura.com/blog/kimharris

01/13/2023

It is my absolute honor to coach mission-driven people who are working to change the world. 💛

Kudos to my client Alanna who was recruited for, and landed, her dream role. 👏

She says, "Lauren helped me navigate a critical time in my professional and personal life. Thanks to Lauren’s compassionate coaching style and thoughtful guidance, I was able to figure out the best moves for me, better connect with my intuition, more deeply understand my interests, and more clearly recognize and demonstrate what I bring to an organization."