CAREER AND BURNOUT COACHING FOR ACCOUNTANTS, FROM A FORMER CPA
I spent 13 years at a Big Four firm. I was a top performer and a nominated "Rising Star," and I ended up in the emergency room from workplace burnout.
Now I coach women in accounting who want the promotion, the partner seat or a firm of their own, without paying for it with their health.
Do any of these resonate?
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Busy season doesn't really end anymore.
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I'm clearing review notes at 10 p.m. and back at it by 6.
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The technical work is fine. Managing people is what's wearing me out.
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Everyone says I'm partner material. I keep wondering what it will cost me.
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I can't take a real vacation without checking email.
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I'm thinking about leaving public accounting, and I feel guilty for even thinking it.
I know this world from the inside: utilization and realization, extension season, and the partner who sends "can you just take a quick look?" at 5 p.m. on a Friday. I've worked with the AICPA on its burnout prevention toolkit, and CPA Practice Advisor named me a "20 Under 40" accounting influencer.
In coaching, we start with what you want next: a promotion, partner, a move to industry or your own firm. Then we build the habits and conversations that get you there. We plan busy season before it starts. We hand off the work you've outgrown. We set clear expectations with your manager and partners. And we make sure your time off is actually off.
Most of my clients work with me in Freedom, my 6-month 1:1 coaching program, with me in their corner every weekday between sessions. TextLauren, my AI executive coach, is there by text for the moments in between.
If you own a firm, I coach owners too. We work on pricing, delegation and building a practice where every decision doesn't have to go through you.
TESTIMONIALS
"I look back on where I was at this time a year ago, and I couldn’t be more different.
This past year, working with Lauren has been such an incredible journey for me.
I’ve retained so many important habits that contribute to my well being. Mentally, I feel like I'm sharper and I'm stronger. I take better care of myself physically. And overall, I'm just happier. My life is more aligned.
Lauren is just one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. She's so professional, and she doesn't judge. It's easy to open up to her and talk to her about the changes you want to make. Lauren helps you dive a bit deeper as to figuring things out, helping you come to a place where you figure things out for yourself.
I promise you won't be disappointed.”
Oweka I, Audit Manager
Stamford, CT
Beth spent more than 20 years in tax, between public accounting and industry, and was close to walking away. In Freedom she reset her mornings, set boundaries that protect her energy and took a two-week vacation where she truly disconnected for the first time. Read how Beth recovered from accountant burnout without leaving her career.
Bethany runs a bookkeeping and consulting practice. She raised her rates on her biggest client, adding $90,000 a year, saved $86,000 a year by restructuring her team, and now works three days a week. Read Bethany's story.