The Work Beneath The Work

Coaching and Thought Partnership for Changemakers

Thresholds of Courage: Coaching and Thought Partnership for a Changing World

There are moments in our lives and work when the old ways no longer fit, and the new ways aren’t fully formed.

Maybe you’re standing at a threshold - a decision or shift you can feel in your bones but can't yet name.

Maybe the work that once lit you up now leaves you restless, questioning where and how you’re meant to serve.

Maybe you’re carrying the grief of systems unravelling - climate collapse, violence, extraction - and wondering how to keep going with your heart intact.

In these spaces, it's easy to feel alone, caught between urgency and exhaustion, between hope and despair.

You don’t need another five-step plan.

You need space to listen, discern, and choose - to stretch into the leader, changemaker, or guide this time is calling you to be.

That’s what this work is for.

This is not coaching for performance or optimisation.

It’s coaching and thought partnership for growing capacity, courage, and impact as a changemaker.

As a leadership coach, I hold a space for deep listening, reflection, and growth, helping you build the inner capacities needed to grow as a leader and changemaker. Think:

  • Discernment & wise decision making: make aligned choices even in complex situations, ending the cycle of second-guessing yourself

  • Relational skills & conflict reconciliation: develop the skills to greet conflict not as a problem or failure, but a natural - and neutral - part of relationships, and transform it in to renewal.

  • Somatic wisdom & self-trust: develop a reliable internal compass that helps you navigate uncertainty with more confidence

  • Imagination & creativity: imagination is one of the greatest tools we have as a changemaker - deepen your capacity to dream, imagine and create new possibilities.

As a thought partner, I walk alongside you as you shape what you are building - a movement, a book, a community initiative. I help you sharpen ideas, spot unseen patterns, name tensions, and stay connected to the heart of why you’re doing this work in the first place.

The work is emergent, relational, and practice-based.

A Different Kind of Support

What You'll Gain:

  • Clarity on your unique role and contribution in this changing world - knowing where to focus your energy for greatest impact

  • The courage to make difficult decisions aligned with your values, even when the path forward isn't clear

  • Practical strategies to navigate the urgency of the work without burning out

  • A renewed sense of purpose and sustainable path forward when everything seems to be unravelling

  • The capacity to hold both grief and possibility simultaneously in your work

Hey, I’m Laura

I’m a coach, climate activist and the founder of the Scintilla Centre.

I started working with changemakers through my own experience as a climate and environmental activist. I understand the challenges that change-work can bring, and the skills required for our work to be impactful: relationship building, creativity, conflict reconciliation, storytelling.

My intention - as a coach and as the founder of Scintilla Centre - is to support changemakers in developing the skills, wisdom and community needed to remake the world.

My approach to coaching & thought partnership is centred around conversation, inquiry and the power of a good question - although I also integrate body awareness. I often invite clients to check in with their bodies, to sense what’s arising beneath the surface. Our bodies hold guidance and wisdom that we benefit from listening to. '

Sessions are conversational, relational and grounded in the support you need.

Who I work with

I work with people who are heart-centered, values-driven, and deeply committed to creating a more just and regenerative world.

They show up in many ways - leading movements, writing books, reimagining systems, and driving impactful change through government, nonprofits, healthcare and grassroots activism. Many bring a deep connection to spirituality and inner work, knowing that we need to work with our whole selves, not just parts.

If this sounds like you, book a free discover call below.

  • Laura’s ability to see clearly and get to the crux of issues, and to remain focused while gently facilitating insights and epiphanies is quite extraordinary. Laura not only coached me on my life challenges, but also on my work with the NGO that I founded seven years ago. She managed to shine a light of clarity on how I could best present my personal journey, which allowed me to deliver amazing presentations.

    Tracey, Tanzania

  • Working with Laura enabled me to slow down and look deeply at the sustainability of my habits. She connected me to a deeper understanding of my own needs and boundaries by creating space for me to reflect on my internal landscape amidst a chaotic time. I am so grateful to Laura for helping me navigate an enormous transition in my work life which will allow me to better resource myself—as a human, as a changemaker, as a healer—for the formidable challenges of this time.

    Elizabeth, USA

  • Laura is brilliant at asking the right questions that enable anyone to find the answers needed. She is very collaborative, and listens with her whole being, making you feel like you are her only concern.

    Diogo, Australia

  • I just wanted to share the good news – I got the job!! Thanks so much for your encouragement, I’m not sure I would have even applied if it wasn’t for your thoughtful questions!

    S, UK.

  • I've had the pleasure of working with Laura for well over a year and cannot recommend her highly enough for changemakers who need support and encouragement. I've worked with multiple coaches from diverse perspectives and greatly value the safe and caring space that Laura creates to work through challenges and make progress on important goals. She brings curiosity, deep listening and encouragement to cut through the resistance and fears. She just gets it with her deep understanding of the issues that anyone trying to create positive change is likely to face. Her empathy and compassion shine through, as well as her focus on doing what needs to be done in practical ways. I've found her to be a wonderful and inspiring partner who is committed to making a positive impact through her work and her presence.

    LK, Transformational Coach and Author

  • Laura has a unique way of getting down to the basics and helping you search deep into your soul to find answers.

    Delilah, Australia

How it works

Option 1: Thought Partnership Session (90-Minute Deep Dive)

A focused single thought partnership session. I’ll send you a questionnaire before the session so I will show up as prepared for your goals as possible. We’ll then spend 90 minutes in thought partnership, unpacking any questions, tensions or conflicts you’re holding.

You’ll gain a greater sense of clarity, possibility and a clear next step. You can book directly below or a free discovery call under option 2.

Investment: £195

Option 2: Coaching Partnership (6+ sessions)

This is an intimate, high-touch coaching relationship where we meet every 2-3 weeks for a 60 minute session. Rates are per session, with an initial starting collaboration of six. We'll establish clear intentions for our work together while remaining flexible to address what emerges.

Book a free discovery call where we'll discuss your current challenges, what you're hoping to achieve, and determine if we're the right fit to work together. You'll leave with clarity on next steps, whether we decide to work together or not.

Investment: From £150 per session.