Career & Work Life Coaching

with Lauren Locke

About Me

Kia ora! I'm Lauren Locke, a professionally certified career and leadership coach (ICF ACC, PIECL) with deep expertise in supporting professionals through career transitions and leadership growth.

My journey has been anything but conventional. Originally from North Carolina, I’ve worked across industries and continents—from university management roles guiding students toward their future, to specialist roles in the safari industry and rural development based in India - all which shaped my global perspective.

I currently work at as a Director for one of the leading providers of executive coaching globally. I collaborate daily with corporations worldwide to embed best-in-class coaching practices into their leadership frameworks. This means I’m not just coaching—I’m immersed in the world of executive coaching at a strategic level, working alongside some of the most respected experts in the field to drive organizational change and professional development.

This insider perspective allows me to bring cutting-edge coaching methodologies and real-world corporate insights into my private coaching practice, helping clients navigate high-stakes career decisions and leadership challenges with confidence.

I’ve completed 160+ hours of intensive individual and team coaching training through the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL), earning my ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) in 2024. I work with clients across the globe—primarily online—offering personalized career strategy, leadership coaching, and executive presence development.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, and transition to a bigger, brighter future. Let’s make it happen—together.

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  • “Working with Lauren was wonderful. She is kind and insightful, and I loved our sessions. She has revolutionized the way I view my career and gave me powerful tools to use in life and work.”

    - Louise

  • “I had a series of career sessions with Lauren as I was deciding to transition back into employment after being self-employed for several years. She gave me a number of tools that helped me to clarify the core issues I was facing in my current situation and better understand what I was looking for to help me be sure I made a transition to something better.”

    - Lara

  • Lauren helped me to navigate a stressful situation I was experiencing at work. She listened intently and tailored the coaching to my needs. Because of this, I had more confidence navigating important decisions and the following hard conversations. Thoroughly recommend!

    - John

  • “Working with Lauren was such a pleasure! With her kind, attentive, and insightful guidance, I unlocked deep levels of self-awareness that allowed me to design a professional future completely aligned with my values and lifestyle.”

    - Agus

  • “Lauren’s coaching has been invaluable to me as I navigate a career change. She has made making big decisions much easier and given me the tools and courage to explore my options in ways I wouldn’t have thought possible without her support. I can’t recommend her highly enough for anyone wanting guidance in their career.”

    -Michael

SENIOR ARCHITECHT

Coached during a high-stress period at work. Developed tools to manage upwards, advocate internally and create buy-in with relevant stakeholders. Supported to create a path forward to manage boundaries and wellbeing.

Entrepreneur, Technology

Coaching around mindset, values and strategic planning to leave corporate job and start their own business

Principal Investigator, State GovT

Coached to unpack career decisions and values alignment during a difficult political period which was impacting the counterparts’ opportunities and wellbeing.

SET Designer, Film Production

Career change coaching from ideation to securing a new role. Because of personal goals, the client required a career with more flexibility and security - worked through beliefs, mindset and options. Coaching provided accountability and tools throughout the decision making process.