Lauren Chung

About Lauren

Originally from South Korea, I spent my adolescence in Canada, attended university in the US, and have lived and worked in the UK for over a decade. Moving across cultures from an early age shaped how I see the world and how I relate to people, work, and identity. Ambition, a strong work ethic, and a deep search for external validation were the main drivers of my life throughout my school years and the first decade of my career. I set high standards for myself and pursued my goals relentlessly. Yet despite outward success, I was never fully satisfied. As soon as I achieved one milestone, my attention quickly shifted to the next. Early in my career, I realized that continuing on this path would never bring lasting fulfillment. That realization marked the beginning of a journey of self-discovery — one that took me from therapy rooms in London to retreats and teachers across continents, most of it while still working in private equity. I began exploring how to free myself from a constant state of dissatisfaction, self-consciousness, and insecurity, and how to relate to myself and my ambitions in a healthier way. My professional life became a crucial part of this practice. Learning to understand myself, others, and situations more holistically and confronting my self-limiting beliefs not only transformed how I experienced my work, but it also accelerated my career growth in the highly competitive world of finance. Over time, this inner work led me into a second chapter. I became a coach and a writer to accompany those who aspire to live a thriving and harmonious life. I integrate multiple coaching methodologies, informed by my own lived experience across cultures, trainings, and seasons of life. I especially enjoy working with people navigating change or transition. The thread through all of it: helping people build lives that fit, not just lives that look right. Education - BA in Economics, Northwestern University - MSc in Financial Economics, University of Oxford - ITS Mastering the Coach Approach Program Work experience - CFO, Sama - Principal, KKR - Investment Director, PAI Partners - Manager, Private Equity, PSP Investments - M&A Analyst, Perella Weinberg Partners - Internships at: Google, McKinsey, and Credit Suisse