Laurie Swanson
Career coach for women in tech, Illinois
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Women, Professionals and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Speaking coach |
| Based in | Illinois, United States |
| Practice | InspiHER Tech |
Laurie Swanson is a career and business coach for women in tech. She runs InspiHER Tech in Illinois. She helps women who feel burnt out or stuck in their careers. Some want to change roles, go part-time, or leave and start their own business. She offers private one-on-one coaching, the Career Alchemy Academy community, and the Career Reset program. She also gave a TEDx talk called Why People Hate Their Jobs.
What Laurie helps with
Laurie works with women in tech who feel stuck, stressed, or unsure about their next career step. She helps them plan a change and act on it with confidence.
- Getting out of a career rut
- Planning an exit strategy from a current career
- Switching careers or roles
- Starting your own business
- Building a personal brand
- Negotiating on your own behalf
- Making career decisions with confidence
- Updating materials to match recruiter software
Who Laurie works with
Laurie's clients are women who work in or near tech. Past clients include a cyber security analyst, a software engineer, an IT project manager, a VP of IT, tech entrepreneurs, and business founders. Some are job searching. Some are on a career pause. Others want to build their own business.
How Laurie works
Laurie offers private one-on-one coaching. She also runs Career Alchemy Academy, a community where women share the job change process with each other. Her Career Reset program includes a Connect the Dots exercise that helps clients see what they love and where their current path came from. Clients also take stock of their skills and update their materials for recruiter technology.
Background and qualifications
- Gave a TEDx talk titled Why People Hate Their Jobs
- Wrote an eBook called the Intuitive Woman's Guide
- Runs the Career Alchemy Academy membership
- Runs a Career Reset program
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Programs and services
- Private one-on-one coaching
- Career Alchemy Academy membership
- Career Reset program
- 6-month program
- Discovery call
- eBook: Intuitive Woman's Guide
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The CoachVouch take
Laurie pairs one-on-one coaching with a community of women in tech, and she has given a TEDx talk on why people hate their jobs.
Best for women in tech who feel burnt out and want to change careers or start their own business.
Common questions
How much does Laurie Swanson charge?
Coaching with Laurie runs $125 to $200 an hour. Message Laurie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laurie Swanson help with?
Laurie Swanson helps with getting out of a career rut, planning an exit strategy from a current career, switching careers or roles and starting your own business.
Does Laurie Swanson only work with women in tech?
Her coaching is built for women connected to tech. Her clients include engineers, IT leaders, analysts, and founders.
Can Laurie help with starting a business?
Yes. She helps women plan an exit from their current career and build a business around their passions and expertise.
How do I contact Laurie Swanson?
Send Laurie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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