Testimonials

"When Laura and I started working together, I was in a lot of emotional pain from the realization that I was stuck in my well-paying but soul-drenching job for another few years. I wanted to change the way I approached my job so that I could survive this time. Through carefully placed questions and food for thought, Laura helped me refocus my energy away from my job towards building my life outside of work, which could reflect more of myself. She made suggestions for changes that although seemingly small had a tremendous impact. The most important lesson I learned through this process is to approach problems or issues differently. Laura opened a mental box so that I could start thinking outside of that box. Although Laura's approach is not a step-by-step recipe, her unconditional acceptance combined with her ability to ask the most important questions helped shifted my outlook on life profoundly. And unlike with other attempts of change, what Laura taught me during the coaching stuck and continues to be valuable in creating a better, happier life for myself."
                                                    Rachel from Rachel's Musings at www.rabe.org

“Laura has hit the nail on the head by identifying the gap that exists between therapy and coaching. It was exactly what I needed. My stereotypical ‘male mid-life crisis’ could have been a train wreck. It wasn’t. Working with Laura helped bring me out the other side a more relaxed, more confident individual than before.”
                                                        Peter Stern

"I am 54 years old and for 44 of those years I have lived with a deep incongruity between what my body and society says that I am, a man, and what my deepest self awareness whispered into my soul you are something else. I am not a women trapped in a mans body; however I am at my core a women. For the last several years Laura Yong has been coaching, prodding and holding my story. Her intense determination to be authentic has allowed me a safe place to explore and embrace my feminine potential. A word to the wise, Laura does not suffer fools gladly. But if you have the courage to explore your full self and want a keen mind, compassionate heart and fiercely loyal warrior companion to walk the path with you Laura is the coach for you.
                                                        Jenny

"I have benefited from working with Laura Young. The best thing she does is ask great questions, questions which get me thinking like I hadn’t before. She also prompts me to look at problems from new angles, to set – and achieve – goals, and to keep on top of what really matters to me in my life. Laura once reminded me that she is not a “high priced cheerleader,” which is true. She calls it like she sees it, but Laura’s perspective is always palatable and definitely helpful. No doubt this is attributable to sense of humor, ability to work with metaphors, and access to resources from the arts, healthcare, spiritual traditions, and other resources. In my latest book, I suggest to readers that a personal coach may help them grow in their work and solve problems more successfully, and I use Laura as an exemplar of what they should look for!"
Cathy Toll, Founder, Toll and Associates