Mind is Your Own Business

Because of Laavu's Psychological Coaching, I'm taking small but consistent steps towards better mental fitness – lower stress levels, and improved stress management skills. In addition, Laavu helps me to view things from a helicopter view. One thing that adds value is that the coach is "an objective outsider" – I get to speak freely. Finally, I really like Laavu's concept; my coach is efficient, communicates smoothly, and Laavu’s office is super welcoming and beautiful. Highly recommended!

Being a CEO you get pressures from all directions, and it is not always so easy to deal with all of them. Laavu has been really beneficial for helping manage those pressures. At Laavu, I can leave all kinds of roles at the front door. After the sessions, I often feel relieved and restful. Overall my well-being, personal growth, performance and productivity at work have increased, and I can honestly say that my work-life is just better. I've also got a hunch that all of that might also have a positive effect on the whole company. Quite a nice combo I think!

I’d describe myself as a typical “career person”. Before Laavu Psychological Coaching, I was an overachiever – under no circumstances would I give myself permission for a pause. In coaching, I’ve taken the first steps towards changing my old, not-so-ideal habits. Now I’m able to focus on things that matter, and I’ve finally permitted myself to stop. Besides learning how to prioritize my time, my headspace is clearer, and the feeling of a never-ending hurry has disappeared. When it comes to Psychological Coaching, this service is undoubtedly needed: people in the current world are very overwhelmed.

One of the best advantages of Laavu Psychological Coaching is the objectivity it provides. Most of the topics we cover during the sessions I couldn’t address alone. Of course, I could talk to a friend or two, but their opinions are subjective, whereas my coach is provides me an objective point of view. At the same time, I feel heard and understood. Another benefit I want to mention is that my coach helps me to focus on things that actually matter. Because of coaching, I feel more grounded, my self-awareness has improved, and my is head clear(er). I’ve learnt concrete and practical tools to use in my daily life.

I find Laavu Psychological Coaching an excellent channel for self-reflection. In addition, having a psychological professional to whom I’m accountable is extremely valuable. My coach feels like a safe “spar wall”: trustworthy but, at the same time, challenging me to leave my comfort zone. During the sessions, I feel safe to dive deeply into my professional and personal life. Besides the valuable coaching sessions, I’ve learnt practical tools to deploy into my daily life! (During the first sessions, my coach drew a drawing that, seeing it now, revealed the root cause for most of my challenges. I’m planning to have it framed.)

I appreciate the fact that Laavu’s coaching combines elements from business and clinical psychology. It's important for me to get to talk about both, work-related and more personal matters. As a mom and CEO, my day-to-day life is extremely hectic. The coaching session is a time dedicated only to me and it forces me to stop and reflect. My coach knows how to direct the discussion and gives perspective to my thinking. After the sessions, I feel like the problems at hand get solved, or at least take a step in the right direction.