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Supporting personal & professional development for emerging leaders

Bolstering your confidence through training, tools, and resources - creating space for you to truly step into your own personal brand of leadership.

Have you ever sat on a couch, stared at the wall and wondered how to bring every aspect of yourself into your work? No, just me? Well, Leadership Beyond Sport is the product of one such wall-staring,-couch-sitting experience. I yearned for an opportunity to bring my leadership, speaking and writing skills to the masses, while also folding in my passion for leadership development, coaching, and training. And thus, this magical little company was born.

One of my gifts in this life is the ability to understand people in weird and wonderful ways. I consider myself to be a modern-day stoic - meaning I'm pretty unfazed by most things in life; I take it all in stride and live by the motto, "you do you, booboo". This gift often means that I'm able to look at situations and problems (and people) and pretty easily identify the simple shifts or PIVOTS that can make all the difference. My company focuses on helping people from all walks of life to learn how to get out of your head, into your life, and to start taking action toward the things that matter for YOU.

I offer a variety of services to my clients that may seem a bit disconnected at first glance. But the truth is that they all tie together - helping you better understand yourself, what you're looking for in life, and how to get there with the fewest possible hurdles and challenges along the way.

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Writing Services

Let's be real - words can sometimes be hard. And when we have to write about who we are and what makes us unique or special in this world that prefers uniformity and 'status quo' - it can be even more difficult. I offer personalized writing services that highlight who you are and what makes you amazing in your own way. The content can be used on your LinkedIn page, personal website, media kit, or anytime someone asks you to provide information about yourself. If you need additional writing support for things like website copy, blogs, or newsletters, we can always put together a customized package that supports your writing needs and frees you up to do other impactful work in your life.

Learn more about the bio writing package here

Speaking & Workshops

Leadership is my jam - I've studied it, practiced it, and coached it for years. If you have a larger group that works for you and you want to help them up-level their leadership, let's talk about your needs! I focus primarily on the following topics: The Leader's Role in Communication; Relationships; Resilience & Growth Mindset. I've discovered over the years that most people who are struggling in life tend to struggle in one these three areas. With workshops and keynotes tailored around these topics, we can begin chipping away at the struggles and replacing them with valuable insights and tools that your team can have in their handy-dandy resource kit for a lifetime.

Private Coaching

If you're interested in taking your leadership skills to the next level, let's talk about coaching packages for focused work. This is the best way to "dive deep" on the challenges you are facing in your world - because the reality is that each of us has different challenges based on who we are, what we're trying to accomplish, and our personal backgrounds that impact our current realities. Private coaching is an opportunity to do the "deep dive" work that is often required to overcome hurdles and challenges.

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HELLO!

I'm Laura Barnes

I go by the name “L Money Wiggle”. Truthfully, only one person has ever called me that - but he is an NFL athlete, so I wear it as a badge of honor. I also respond to Laura, LB, L Money, Lo, and Laura ‘Mother Effin’ Barnes.

I believe that life should be more than simply "checking the box" as we move from one goal to the next. In reality, we tell our young people to check the box when it comes to education and the first 20(ish) years of their lives - we make everything seem very linear (go to school, get the job, find the spouse, live happily ever after). But truthfully, we exist in a very non-linear world - full of pivots, round-abouts, and detours. And I don't believe we properly prepare young people to trust themselves, develop resilience, or support the critical thinking needed to navigate a very messy, non-linear world.

I have a Masters degree in Sport Management from an actual university, as well as a PhD in Life from the School of Hard Knocks (not an accredited institution, but there is a petition going around to change that). My professional background includes work in sport, hospitality, and event management - and in all of those roles, the skills that benefitted me the most were critical thinking, resilience, and relationship-building. That's why I want to support individuals in developing the skills that they need to thrive in every area of their lives - not just to survive in a state of mediocrity and complacency. It's my goal in life to help my clients better understand their role in a given situation and how to make meaningful changes toward improving their lives.

HERE'S WHAT SOME OF MY COMMUNITY THINK ABOUT ME

Working with Laura has been life changing. Even years later, I’m finding myself being called back to working with her as I’m starting my own business. The gratitude I have for her support can only be measured by my success. I have achieved so much and this is only the beginning!

Emile Stafford

Blue Ridge Luxury Concierge

[Laura] is very creative in her approach to solving problems and finding answers! Her focus and determination are her greatest assets! She's very good at helping clients create the success they want and desire through her coaching.

JB Braden

Beyond the Field Coaching

Contact: laura@leadershipbeyondsport.com