Crossing the Threshold Coaching
Tough Transitions
Life can feel like we’re an actor on stage not knowing the play — unsettling, disorienting, anxiety-producing, or even despairing.
Change may be sudden or planned, brought on by an unexpected shift, a sudden loss, burnout, or the desire to create something new.
The good news is that major transitions are a rare opportunity to realign with an easier way.
An Easier Way
Whether job change, burnout, relationship shift, big move, or business launch—our transition starts the moment we consider crossing the threshold to a new beginning.
Stepping into the unknown takes courage. Yet when our current situation becomes unsustainable, we know it’s time to step up.
And the easiest way to navigate crossing a threshold is with support. Would you like to:
•rediscover a sense of joy,
•engage creative solutions,
•find confidence and clarity,
•design a sustainable lifestyle,
•ground in actionable micro-steps?
Coaching may be the right next step.
Crossing the Threshold Coaching (6 Weeks)
For those in a challenging situations who are ready to move on, I offer individualized coaching—6 sessions in 6 weeks.
I’ve always found that a big shift happens in this short time. This coaching is for you if:
•you want to move on from your current job
•you’re feeling burned out at work
•you’re a bit scared to step out
•you’d love some clarity
•you’re not sure what’s next
•you know what you’d love, but
•you’re not 100% convinced it’s possible.
If you’d like to design your work and life in harmony with your personal values, mission, or vision, let’s chat.
Creative Tools
My coaching style is not only selecting from hundreds of tools to help you write, draw or structure your future.
The best tools are the ones you already have. What do I mean?
•A surfer can use what she knows of big waves to deal with overwhelm at work.
•An architect can design the next phase of his life following a divorce.
•A farmer can work with seasons and cycles of change to grow their online store.
•A musician can breakthrough old patterns by writing a new relationship song.
This is the added, creative element.
FAQs
Great question. Only you can know. Here’s how I suggest finding that answer:
- Reach out for a free clarity chat. Share your story and let’s see what we discover.
- If you feel burned out, watch my Beyond Burnout film short to see if it resonates.
- Take a few minutes to write about what you’re facing right now as if you’re writing to your best friend.
Then, spend a minute or two writing from your best friend’s point of view back to you. See what comes.
Your best friend may be a person or pet, by the way. 🙂
If not now, you can always circle back when the time is right. I’ll be here.
You are not a failure! This is a tough planet. And you may operate very differently than the world norm.
Just in terms of making a living…
You may have to:
- Work multiple jobs to pay off loans or cover cost of living increases
- Work freelance, permalance or without benefits
- Be on call beyond normal work hours.
Or feel you have to:
- Struggle to keep up with social media demands
- Look perfect or stand up to constant comparisons
- Deal with the increasing chaos of the outside world.
Or just feel:
- Drained, and like you’re always missing out
- Powerless to make an impact no matter what you do
- Disillusioned, when dreams you achieved now feel empty
- Fearful that you’ll live your entire life burned out.
But you don’t have to be burned out for a lifetime.
I’m happy to show you how to get beyond it to something so much better. Just reach out.
Absolutely! And a lot of people do.
In 6 weeks, you can find clarity, confidence, and a vision for your future. Clients often continue to restructure their life/work to follow their vision.
You can choose the frequency of your coaching after 6 weekly sessions, and 30-minute accountability sessions are also available.
We get creative in aligning support to meet your ongoing needs.
Clients frequently circle back when they’re ready for more coaching.
Yes! I wouldn’t think of coaching you unless we’re a good match.
Please reach out for a free chat so you can share your story, get clear on what you need, and see if I can help.
For my 6-week package in 2024, I offer a range within which you can choose. Just ask. No matter what the dollar amount, you’ll receive the same high-level coaching.
I’ve been an award-winning actress, teacher, speaker, writer and musician. I’ve been through burnout and several significant hardships myself. That’s why I love supporting you to build a clear, confident, bright future.
In 2017, I became a Certified Professional Coach. I have more than 10,000 hours of coaching, teaching, public speaking, and directing experience.
In 2019, after decades in NYC, I moved to the Minneapolis area. I sing in a jazz duo, play pickleball, and live near a llama farm. [llama not included in coaching package] Learn more about me, or reach out to chat anytime.
What’s It Like to Work with Emma?
Emma, you helped me find clarity and confidence through a confusing and vulnerable moment in my life.
You’re intuitive, compassionate to no end, and extremely practical. I would recommend you to anyone seeking guidance or support.
-Emily T., British Columbia, Canada
By creating a loving, non-judgmental, wide-open environment, Emma helped me have more space inside of me so that more of me could come out.
– Derek Rydall, Bestselling Author of
Emergence: 7 Steps for Radical Life Change
Coaching with you is the greatest gift I ever gave myself.
– Beth P., | Castlemaine, Australia
I would never have imagined how much I have grown professionally and personally in such a short time. Thank you so much Emma, from the bottom of my heart.
– Oakley J. | Colorado
I’m much farther in my life’s journey than I have been in a long time in career and relationships.
Emma validated my fears, concerns, and helped me get clear by using different exercises to practice each week. Each conversation felt like she was holding a space for me to enter into a realization of my truth.
– Pauline N. | New York, NY
Should anyone be privileged enough to be coached by Emma, the increased speed of progress will be immediately and tangibly evident.
– Cléone B. | South Africa
Emma Laurence is that rare combination of skill and heart.
After meeting with her and applying the tools and tips she shared, I was able to complete my manuscript within one month. I had been working on it for three years!
– Rodney J. | Connecticut
Coaching was a great way for me to get my focus back again.
The new tools I learned really helped to bridge the gap in communication with all of my teams, in and outside of work!
– Jake M. | Los Angeles, CA
Coaching with Emma is clear and straightforward.
Her understanding of “less is more” creates an environment for change to emerge in a seemingly effortless manner.
– Candice S. | Minnesota
I’ve learned a huge amount—many different tools—through working with you, Emma, that I can use as I more forward. This will impact the course of my life because of how I interact with life differently.
– Monica M. | Nebraska
I have to admit that Emma’s personality—totally upbeat and supportive—is a major factor in her approach to coaching. Sessions were productive. And fun.
– Ralph B.| New York
After a few weeks of coaching, I was able to face challenges in my personal and professional life with more confidence and trust.
Since working with Emma, I’ve developed a stronger awareness of my true self, which is invaluable to me.
– Diana G. | California
Who says that self-improvement needs to be painful?
One of the gifts I have received working with Emma is having fun as I work on discovering who I am and facing my inner challenges.
– Nicole K. | Michigan
I worked with Emma through some of the lowest events of my life. She helped me process trauma with grace and even joy.
Emma has a terrific skill of listening and understanding. It’s clear how much weight she gives to what I have to say and how thoughtful she is.
– Michael W. | California
Emma gave me tools and guidance to help me believe in myself and know that anything is possible.
I’m building a new business with more confidence, and I’m getting results!
– Eileen J. | Arizona
A natural in serving others, with Emma’s unique coaching style, I feel like I have a true partner in building my business.
– Lawrence G. Stern, DC| New York
I’m so grateful that I followed an inner nudge to hire you as my life coach. It was just in the nick of time!
You helped pull me out of the hole I was in and build up my disciplines of physical exercise, etc. I’m still checking things off on my spreadsheet every day.
– Meg T.| British Columbia, Canada