Join us in this inspiring episode of "From Woman to Leader" as we sit down with Laurie Swanson, a transformational career coach with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. Laurie's journey began as a software engineer, and she later transitioned into the world of tech recruiting, where she founded her firm in 1995. After successfully helping companies build their technology teams, Laurie was at a crossroads, feeling disconnected from her path.
In this episode, Lori shares her invaluable insights and experiences. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing when something isn't working in your career and taking a step back to reflect on what truly drives you. She also delves into the telltale signs that signal the need for a career reset – those moments when you feel lethargic or resort to overindulgent behaviors.
What's truly remarkable about Lori's journey is that career resets can happen at any stage of your professional life. She guides us through her four-stage process for a career change: disruption, contemplation, discovery, and finding a career you love.
Lori's wisdom is a source of knowledge for anyone considering a career reset. She encourages us to trust ourselves and our abilities during this transformative journey. And she reminds us that seeking support from mentors or coaches can be an invaluable part of the process.
As Lori beautifully puts it, "Your career, your work, is your form of service. How do you want to serve corporate America and yourself, too?" So, if you're not hopping out of bed looking forward to your work most days, that's a sign. Your thoughts create your reality; believing in yourself is the first step to an incredible career reset.
Join us in this episode as Lori Swanson shares her incredible journey and provides us with the tools and motivation to embark on a career reset of our own. This episode is a must-listen for women in tech who want to realign their careers with their passions and values. So, tune in and get ready for some transformative insights!
Laurie studied business and information technology at the University of Texas. First job? A computer programmer! Then she followed her true nature and shifted into Technology Recruiting and Software Sales.
She founded The Laso Corporation in 1995 and grew it to a multi-million dollar, boutique Information Technology search firm.
Around 2010, Laurie began to feel the tug towards doing something new. She was evolving and knew that Laso and recruiting had run their course. After considering many different ideas over a period of years, what Laurie knew for sure was that she loved supporting women to live their dreams AND she was an entrepreneur at heart. Coaching was the clear path. Laurie got certified in 2015 and rebranded Laso as InspiHER Tech, a career coaching firm for women in tech and tech-related careers, who have been dreaming of resetting their careers but are not sure where to start, supporting Laurie’s mission to empower women to create the careers and lives they love through a spirit-centered approach.
Laurie is a giver. She delights in giving back and was on the board of her local chamber, volunteered at her city’s Community Relations and Fine and Cultural Arts Commissions, with People’s Resource Center, and in the schools for Junior Achievement and Incubator EDU.
If you want to reset your career like Laurie, check out when our upcoming Career Reset cohort opens up. www.inspiHERtech.com/career-reset.
