Career & Work Life Coaching

with Lauren Locke

About Me

Kia Ora! I'm Lauren, a North Carolina native embracing the stunning landscapes and warm kiwi spirit in Aotearoa New Zealand. Before my journey into career coaching, my path was anything but linear.

Now, you can find me working full time in the executive coaching industry. Beyond my day job, I am a professionally certified organisational/executive coach (ACC and PIECL) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I provide my clients with professional coaching practices, unique insight and genuine, authentic connection.

Prior to coaching, I spent a decade working in University management positions. I’ve worked all over the globe with pit stops in the safari industry and rural India. During Covid - when the world paused, so did I. At that point, I had spent nearly a decade advising university students through life and study pathways. In the intensive New Zealand lockdowns we were all required to reevaluate our priorities. Drawing from my non-traditional background, I thought - “hey, I reckon I can help with this” and ran my first round of Career Change Kickstarter.

We are all navigating our career alongside real life priorities, my role is to help you walk through the decision making process and realize your potential. Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, I primarily coach online for both individuals and groups.

I have completed 160 hours of intensive coaching training in Levels 1 ACC & CERT, Level 2 ACC & CERT and Team Coaching through the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership. In 2024 I was thrilled to received my ACC credential through ICF.

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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

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.