Lyla Cookson
Career and mindset coach for women engineers
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Promotions and advancementSalary negotiationWomen's careersConfidence and self-esteemStress and overwhelmWork-life balanceWomen in leadershipBurnout and resilienceTech and engineering leaders |
| Works with | Women and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Executive coach |
| Credentials | Positive Intelligence program |
| Practice | Lyla Cookson Coaching |
Lyla Cookson is a career development and mindset coach for women engineers. She helps clients stop overworking and under-advancing, and move toward a career that feels fulfilling. Her main tool is the Positive Intelligence program, which runs for 7 weeks. She also offers a negotiation guide, a compensation toolkit, and a free 5-minute quiz that shows which thought patterns hold a client back.
What Lyla helps with
Lyla works with women engineers who overwork and still feel stuck in their careers. She helps them build careers that fit their lives and relationships.
- Overworking and under-advancing
- Self-doubt and imposter syndrome
- Speaking up and setting boundaries
- Negotiating pay and compensation
- Recovering faster from setbacks and stress
- Performing in high-stakes environments
- Stepping into leadership roles
- Making measurable progress on goals
Who Lyla works with
Lyla's clients are women engineers who want more success, income, and impact in their careers. Many work long hours and feel they are not advancing as fast as they should. They want to be recognized for their work and step into leadership without losing their joy or relationships.
How Lyla works
Lyla uses the Positive Intelligence program, a 7-week program built around mindset. Clients start with a free 5-minute quiz that shows which thought patterns keep them stuck. The program targets self-doubt, recovery from stress and setbacks, and clear, confident leadership. Clients also get a negotiation guide and a compensation toolkit to use in pay conversations.
Background and qualifications
- Uses the Positive Intelligence program
- Offers a negotiation guide and compensation toolkit
- Offers a free 5-minute thought pattern quiz
Lyla Cookson pricing
Programs and services
- Positive Intelligence program, 7 weeks
- Free 5-minute thought pattern quiz
- Negotiation guide
- Compensation toolkit
- Consult call
Lyla Cookson reviews
The CoachVouch take
Lyla focuses only on women engineers and pairs mindset work with a negotiation guide and compensation toolkit.
Best for women engineers who overwork, want to advance, and want to negotiate with confidence.
Common questions
How much does Lyla Cookson charge?
Coaching with Lyla runs $75 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lyla Cookson help with?
Lyla Cookson helps with overworking and under-advancing, self-doubt and imposter syndrome, speaking up and setting boundaries and negotiating pay and compensation.
Is Lyla Cookson certified?
Lyla Cookson lists: Positive Intelligence program.
How long is Lyla Cookson's Positive Intelligence program?
The program runs for 7 weeks. It targets self-doubt, stress recovery, and confident leadership.
How do I contact Lyla Cookson?
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