
Laura P.
5.0
Coaching to Overcome Roadblocks and Make Real Progrss
Studied at Columbia Business School

Works at Self-Employed
Available Monday at 9:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 9 hours
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Laura’s Publishing & Writing Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
With an MFA in Creative Writing and a passion for helping writers stay on track, I specialize in guiding clients to overcome obstacles and make meaningful progress on their writing projects. I will help you come up with strategies to maintain momentum, balance priorities, and develop a plan that keep creativity flowing. I offer the support and structure needed to help you move forward with confidence.
Laura can help with:
Skill Building
Writing Techniques
Laura also coaches for Career Development and Project Management. View all.
About Laura
Welcome to my profile! I’m a strategic program manager and culture builder who’s all about helping people and teams do their best work. With experience in media, technology, and finance, I’ve led large-scale projects, created career growth programs, and built workplaces where people feel valued and engaged. At The New York Times, I worked on major initiatives like the digital subscription launch and article recommendations—bringing people together, solving complex problems, and delivering real results. During my time at The New York Times, I made the shift from project management to talent development. I found myself drawn to employee engagement and talent management, which led me to coaching and career development. Now, as a Columbia-certified coach, I use behavioral research, proven methodologies, and deep listening to help individuals and organizations grow in meaningful ways. I’ve helped clients move forward in their careers, address obstacles to pursue personal and creative projects, and navigate career transitions with confidence. I tailor my approach to each person’s needs, ensuring you get the right support and strategies to reach your goals.
Work Experience

Executive Coach
Self-Employed
November 2023 - Present
Executive Coaching, Lifestyle Coaching and +3 skills
Senior Manager, Talent Development
The New York Times
December 2021 - February 2024
Architected and led enterprise-wide career development programs designed to advance, support, engage and retain employees. Launched the mentorship program to 900+ employees resulting in a 95% employee satisfaction rate. Strategy, Learning and +7 skills
Senior Manager, Development & Engagement
The New York Times
October 2016 - December 2021
Takes the lead on defining and promoting our next generation of innovation initiatives which includes creating the space and programming to connect and motivate people in the tech organization. Strategy, Learning and +8 skills
Senior Technical Project Manager
The New York Times
April 2007 - October 2016
Digital Engagement, Teamwork and +9 skills

Project Manager
Behavior
2006 - 2006
Managed and directed creative and technical teams responsible for designing and implementing corporate communications application and Internet/Intranet project. Teamwork, Team Leadership and +4 skills

Vice President, Multimedia Services
Morgan Stanley
2001 - 2005
Oversaw and managed all multimedia aspects of Institutional Securities Group facilities in North America, including streaming media, content production, and conferencing services. Strategy, Teamwork and +5 skills

Director, Multimedia Services
Morgan Stanley
1997 - 2001
Conceived and implemented in-house production and streaming facilities, increasing production values at nominal cost. Strategy, Teamwork and +5 skills
Education
Columbia Business School
CCCP, Executive Coaching Program, Executive Coaching
Penn State Smeal College of Business
BA, Journalism/English minior
13 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
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