Change is hard.
I can help.
Laurie Jerger Johnson, Executive Transition Coach
I work with accomplished people in the midst of a major change: retirement, a business sold, a role ended or starting, a loss, a diagnosis.
Not a life coach. Not a career coach. A transition coach.
I see clients in person at my office in Bellevue Washington and virtually anywhere.
Who I coach
My clients are in transition, voluntarily or involuntarily, and this one feels different. Their familiar patterns and habits are not working as they once did.
They are approaching retirement, newly retired, or a few years into retirement
Leading as the sole owner of a business they used to share
Beginning a new career, role, or wishing they were
Recovering from loss
Adjusting to major changes in their health
"Preparing for my transition into retirement was a journey. Like all expeditions, having a guide alongside to help me navigate was key. Laurie helped me prepare for what lay ahead by challenging me to think differently, offering empathy when it was hard, and supplying concrete resources along the way. A partner I'd recommend for anyone facing a transition."
— Mary Jayne Crocker, Board Member, Bridgewater Bank | Happily Retired C-Suite ExecutiveWhat I Offer
"It got a lot deeper than I expected our coaching would go. It was very transformative work. It ended up being much more about who I am and how I relate to my work rather than about my work itself — which is what I needed."
— Melissa Tribelhorn, Executive Director, HealthcareHow it Works
1. Reach out
We start with a conversation. No cost, no commitment. We'll talk about where you are and what you're navigating. We can meet in person at my office in Bellevue or virtually.
2. Make sure
Sometimes that first conversation is enough to know we're ready to begin. Sometimes we talk again. We make sure we're both certain before we start.
3. Get ready
We agree on a schedule, a fee, and a start date, then we get to work.
Referral Partners
I partner with wealth management firms and financial planners.
Many of my clients already have a financial plan in place. I'm a strategic resource their advisors offer for what comes after the plan is set.