About - Laura Barker Coaching

Laura smiling — **Laura Barker**, CPCC, ACC

Laura believes in asking powerful questions, interpreting nuance between what is said and left unsaid, and listening with empathy. With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Project Management, and now as a Coach, her vision involves building a kinder, gentler world in which people feel connected internally – by knowing themselves – and externally – through their relationships with others.

When she’s not coaching, Laura facilitates training that empowers people to be their best selves. She has trained leaders at Fortune 500 companies, professional women’s groups, and has led executive masterminds. Popular topics include networking, such as how to craft brilliant elevator pitches, as well as how to build – and sustain – a positive mindset. Laura also conducts workshops on finding your purpose (Ignite your Why!).

She applies her business background to her current coaching practice, having worked in small, mid-size, and large companies, ranging from national to international in scope, in the following industries: pharmaceutical, hospitality, employee engagement, supply chain, and food manufacturing.

Clients include business professionals seeking career advancement, those in career transition or reinvention, individuals in the career exploration and discovery space, and individuals facing career challenges.

Career exploration, career growth, and career transition
Cultivating self-awareness – values, motivation, strengths, and limiting beliefs
Addressing lack of purpose, meaning and/or sense of fulfilment
Building a positive mindset
Providing strategies to respond effectively to anxiety, overwhelm and/or burnout
Remedying feelings of disconnection from self and/or others

Certified Co-Active Professional Coach (CPCC) – Co-Active Training Institute
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) – International Coaching Federation
(In Progress) Certified PQ Coach – Positive Intelligence
Post-Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management – Humber College
Project Management Certificate – University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Education
Bachelor of Arts (Great Distinction), North American Studies – McGill University
Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce – LinkedIn Learning
Talent Optimization Leader – Drive Results with Talent – Predictive Index Behavioural Assessment

About Me

From the Heart: My Journey

Laura is a natural coach. Her probing and compassionate questions helped me learn about myself: my value system, interests, goals and strengths.
LM

I engaged Laura for coaching as I took on an expanded role leading an asset management company in Canada. As a female, I knew I would be a role model and had high expectations of myself. I was feeling overwhelmed and anxious.

In our first few coaching sessions we worked through exercises that allowed me to reflect on my purpose, leadership style and what mattered most to me. I continue to be grounded by the clarity I achieve in my coaching sessions – allowing me to be resilient and confident when challenges came my way.
OS

Laura’s coaching was a breath of fresh air and EXACTLY what I needed at that point of my life. I didn’t realize how impactful coaching was going to be, but by the end of the sessions together, I left feeling refreshed, inspired and genuinely curious about what my future held for me. Because of Laura and her coaching, I believe I became a better person – someone who is more open-minded, someone with a clearer focus, and someone who is willing to explore opportunities and possibilities far more than I ever did before.
VB