I see this life as a journey with so many stones to turn over. I’ve spent most of my time going big and learning the foundations of resilience through my own triumphs and failures. Over my career, I studied human behavior and developed people-focused resilience strategies and initiatives to address personal resilience, the climate crisis, natural disasters, socio-economic distress, and building core leadership. I’ve had the privilege of working around the world—advising individuals, communities, institutions, and nations on resilience-building.

At home in Colorado, my cup was filled outdoors—rock climbing, running trails, and charging down rivers. I spent 7 years as an emergency first responder on the Rocky Mountain Rescue Team—learning to operate at the top of my ability in life-or-death situations, to integrate other people’s emergencies into my daily life, and to persevere in demanding mountain conditions. I was fully engulfed in this lifestyle until traumatic injuries forced me to change most of what I identified with. I turned inwards, faced my shadow side, and experienced healing.

As uncomfortable as diving deep and ‘doing the work’ can be, I’ve found it essential to living a full, beautiful, integrated life. I dedicated 4 years to completing an intensive in Qi Gong and another 3 years apprenticing in somatic vocals, songwriting, and performing. For the past 15 years I have immersed myself in the teachings of the Hendricks Institute, The Presencing Institute (Theory U), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatics, Breńe Brown, Stan Tatkin, and Byron Katie. I trained in Coaching for Transformation with Leadership that Works, India. I am an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certified Coach and a certified practitioner in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy by The Embody Lab. Along this journey, I’ve learned to find ease—a gentler ‘middle’ way—that fosters greater self-compassion and self-care, ultimately guiding me on a more authentic and meaningful path into the life I’m meant to live.

Building resilience creates powerful shifts in how we experience our lives and in our capacity to show up in our greatness with ease. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is witnessing my clients emerge from their core Self and live embodied and empowered in the world.

My journey continues alongside yours.

With Resilience, Laura