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"I will always celebrate the small victories thanks to Laila."

My experience with Laila as my health coach was more impactful than I anticipated. Going into our work together, I had low expectations based on my reluctance to participate in self-care in general. I had settled into a daily routine in my life that was both unhealthy and unsatisfying. Laila's approach to coaching is ideal for me. She guided and assisted me to discover where some of the mental blocks I have are originating from and let me find solutions. Instead of advice and instruction, Laila often allowed me to figure out which barriers may be blocking me from setting and achieving goals. Through our coaching, I have made major progress in my attempt to quit smoking cigarettes, and to drink less alcohol. I've also connected with my healthcare team with better communication in order to take better care of myself. Having someone to talk to about my health goals, who is knowledgeable and thoughtful, made it clear to me that small changes in daily routines are the only way to achieve that larger, life changing goals. I will always celebrate the small victories thanks to Laila. Anyone who is struggling with their health, be it minor or major, would benefit from the patient, kind and sometimes brutally honest coaching from her. 

- DE

 

 

"I looked forward to every session I had with Laila, because afterward I would

always feel more grounded in myself, confident in my path, and at ease about being exactly where I'm supposed to be on my journey. "

Before Laila and I started working together, I felt very ungrounded. The combination of uncertainties coming from different areas of my life had left me with an overall sense of uneasiness and overwhelm, not knowing where to begin in trying to get grounded. Through my coaching sessions with Laila, she helped me sort through these different challenging aspects of my life, look at them one by one, and identify and move toward my goals. Over the course of this process, I began to feel more in control of my life -- more grounded, more clear, and more empowered to create the life I want for myself. 

 

One of my favorite aspects of working with Laila is her ability to so succinctly capture my words and sentiments and then mirror them back to me. Even when I thought I was rambling or not making sense, Laila was able to seemingly effortlessly reflect back to me what she heard me say in a way that would help me better understand myself and what I'd said. This art of mirroring is I think what makes a truly excellent coach, and Laila certainly has a gift for it. 

 

I looked forward to every session I had with Laila, because afterward I would always feel more grounded in myself, confident in my path, and at ease about being exactly where I'm supposed to be on my journey. 

 

Through our coaching partnership I realized that even though I have always had a hard time setting goals, I have a lot to gain from making goal-setting a more regular part of my life, and that there is a way to do it that doesn't have to feel scary and discouraging if I need to change the goals as I go. 

 

I recommend Laila to anyone who values an intuitive, compassionate, and honest listener who can help guide you toward the truest expression of yourself. 

- AT

 

 

"I feel that my coaching sessions with Laila allowed me to open a

door for myself that otherwise would be shut."

What a wonderful eye opening experience I had working with Laila. Prior to my coaching sessions, I lacked tools to allow myself to advance in my career and be present in my personal life. She helped me see my value and aided me in recognizing what truly brings joy to my life. With her guidance in just 5 weeks I was able to set goals for myself and achieve them. I was amazed to see our sessions come full circle. It was so helpful to go over my obstacles and make a plan to ease my anxiety as I made a transition to a new job. I appreciated the mindfulness practices we did together. It helped me feel grounded and present and allowed me to fully work on my personal goals. I feel that my coaching sessions with Laila allowed me to open a door for myself that otherwise would be shut. She encouraged me to look deeper into myself, listen to my inner voice and be kind to myself. I have such admiration for Laila and her ability to guide our sessions with ease. I am excited to utilize the tools I learned with Laila to improve the way I go about my everyday life. I would recommend coaching sessions with Laila to anyone who is wanting to break habits and have better insight to what is holding you back from living your life to its full potential. I’m so thankful for the progress I made. 

- KC

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"Setting up an action plan and being accountable to that plan helped

me to work on goals between our meetings."

I wasn't sure what to expect in working with Laila.  I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed having someone help me to understand issues or roadblocks in my daily life.  Her questions and thought leading helped me to focus on aspects of my personal and professional life that could be improved.  Setting up an action plan and being accountable to that plan helped me to work on goals between our meetings.  Laila created a safe place to discuss anything and everything.  I continue to incorporate what we worked on in my life today. 

- SF

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"I felt heard, honored and supported in my sessions, and walked

away more committed to my goals and dreams."

Laila Smith provided me with 4 sessions of life-health coaching for which I am very grateful. Laila was very clear about the process, managed time effectively, demonstrated genuine caring, respect and active listening. She also generously provided in-depth summary of the discoveries and action plans I made after each session. I felt heard, honored and supported in my sessions, and walked away more committed to my goals and dreams. Laila is a natural coach who is dedicated to being a change-agent and cheerleader for her clients. She has a grand heart, high level of intellect, deep wisdom and spiritual connection. Thank you, Laila, for providing me with a safe and loving space to speak my truths without censor and gain insights about myself!

-SS

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"Having  Laila as my coach helped me recognize what aspects of my life are

most important and how to incorporate these skills into my daily life."

I feel so blessed to have worked with Laila as my coach. I have worked with a mental health therapist in the past and was expecting a similar experience, however this was not the case. Having  Laila as my coach helped me recognize what aspects of my life are most important and how to incorporate these skills into my daily life. She taught me to recognize that holisticnes is tied to everything I do. She helped me realize that lack of self care affects my relationships and showed me how to use mindfulness practices throughout my day. When I was unable to meet my weekly goals she supported me and helped me see that I was truly working towards my goals in a more supported manner. Thank you Laila for everything  and truly touching my life to help me improve as a human. 

-TW

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"Laila’s coaching is a very personalized experience where she searches for

practices that will be the most beneficial and tailored to you."

When I started working with Laila, I was in the midst of a few big changes in my life. I had recently found out I was pregnant, and I was searching for a new career path after I closed both of my businesses during the pandemic. I felt an immense amount of outside pressure from family and close friends to “figure things out” regarding my career. I also had many personal goals that I wanted to achieve - with a healthy pregnancy being a top priority. I was struggling to find a balance between focusing on what other people thought I should do with what I thought was important. I felt overwhelmed, indecisive, and paralyzed in a way. Laila really helped me understand and work through these feelings. She encouraged me to do a mindfulness practice and helped me figure out what worked for me. She also guided me through visualizations. These practices helped me focus on what would bring me happiness and peace and I started to release the outside pressure I was feeling. I was able to take action and make progress on goals that we set during our meetings, which was a very positive change for me. 

 

Throughout our sessions, Laila brought awareness to how much my lack of quality sleep could be impacting my overall health, well being, and ability to be living each day how I wanted. Insomnia has been something I have struggled with for most of my life, and most of what I have tried hasn’t helped. It’s also a very sensitive issue for me - I have often felt that my family/ friends have been critical of the effort I’ve put in to try to solve the problem. When Laila first asked me if I had seen a sleep specialist or if I wanted to set a goal of getting a recommendation for one I felt myself begin to shut down - which was a familiar feeling surrounding my sleep. But we kept talking, and she did a few things that eased the anxiety I was feeling. First, she commended me on all the work I had previously done to tackle the issue, and noted that it must have been difficult. Through this acknowledgement, I felt understood and not judged. Then she encouraged me to focus on one small step- all I had to start with was calling my doctor and getting a recommendation for a sleep specialist. This felt like something I was capable of, and after I achieved it I felt motivated to take more steps. I am very grateful for Laila’s support with this and believe it will have a lasting impact on my life going forward. This is one example of many! 

 

I really enjoyed working with Laila. She is an incredible coach for many reasons. She asks probing questions that incite reflection without making you feel criticized. She is a good listener. She is supportive in a completely genuine way. Laila’s coaching is a very personalized experience where she searches for practices that will be the most beneficial and tailored to you. I would highly recommend Laila as a coach and I hope to continue my own work with her

- CM 

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