It’s only natural to want to learn more about who is behind LaRue Coaching. Below, you will find a brief overview of LaRue Coaching’s founder, Lisa LaRue, along with details about her journey, approach and credentials. While Lisa provides much of the coaching and supervision at LaRue Coaching, larger projects are carried out in partnership with a trusted team of equally passionate and expert career, executive, and leadership coaches.
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Career & Executive Coach | Career Development Consultant | Coach Supervisor
Founder of LaRue Coaching
Master of Career Development (Career Coaching & Career Counselling), BSocSc (Counselling & Human Services), DipCareerCoaching, DipCoaching, DipBusMgt
20+ years of international experience as a career coach, executive coach and career development consultant
Accredited Master Practitioner Coach (ESIA) & Coach Supervisor (ESIA) with the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC)
Registered Career Development Professional (RCDP) with the Career Development Institute (CDI)
Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner specialising in wellbeing at work
Certified Resilience Practitioner focusing on personal and career resilience
Certified TalentPredix™️ Strengths Practitioner
PhD Researcher of Flow, Performance and Wellbeing at Work
Qualified trainer (L3 AET) and assessor (L4 Training & Assessment)
Overcoming numerous significant challenges, obstacles and setbacks from an early age, I emerged with a deep inner resilience and a resolute sense of hope and optimism.
This is what drew me to learn as much as I could about the science of optimal human functioning. How can we thrive after experiencing negative life events? Over the years, I’ve completed numerous training programs in positive psychology, resilience, and coaching to deepen my understanding of how we can flourish in life.
It’s been more than 20 years since I set out on this journey. In that time, I’ve had the pleasure of walking alongside thousands of people as their coach, mentor, and trainer. I’ve worked internationally in and for a variety of organisations across the private, public, and third sectors. I’ve been an employee, a leader, and an entrepreneur.
As a global citizen with an adventurous and curious spirit, I enjoy exploring different cultures and societies. Although I was born in Australia, I have also lived and worked in the UK, Finland, France, and Sweden.
The breadth and depth of my life and professional experience has led me to be able to see the bigger picture while also being able to focus on the micro-details when necessary.
As your coach, mentor or supervisor, I walk beside you, encouraging you to broaden your perspective and gain rich insights that inspire, spark innovative thinking and nurture growth.
You’ve likely faced and overcome challenges and obstacles in your life too. Perhaps you’re facing some right now.
My mission is to be your thinking and solution-finding partner, helping you navigate your life and career with clarity. I take a strengths-based and solution-focused approach, focusing on your desired future, recognising strengths and resources, and mapping a way forward that instils confidence and a renewed motivation to live the life you want.
If you’re a leader or HR professional, you are probably looking for solutions to challenges like performance, engagement and talent retention. I apply the same philosophy of recognising and leveraging strengths when working with teams and organisations. Building on what’s going well and moving towards a desired outcome that benefits individuals, the team, and the organisation.
For larger projects, I work with a team of selected expert career, executive and leadership coaches. My team has been carefully selected over many years, and I trust them implicitly to deliver the same high standards and results that I do.
If you are an individual reading this, I know what it feels like to be stuck, to face setbacks, and to wonder if a fulfilling career is possible. My story is one of perseverance, transformation, and a relentless belief in the potential of every individual. As a coach, I partner with my clients to help them build meaningful, rewarding lives and careers – because I’ve lived the journey myself. If you’re ready to discover your strengths, clarify your values, and create a future that excites you, I’m here to help you take the next step.
20+ yrs international experience providing high-impact career and executive coaching
Over 80% of clients come from personal recommendation and repeat business
Qualified, accredited (EMCC, ICF, AC), registered and highly professional coaches
Supporting your goals through personalised solutions that deliver results
