Beautiful Work Beautiful Life

In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, host Laurel Boivin wraps up a theme that has been carried through several recent episodes, courage, by exploring the interplay between uncertainty, variety, and clarity. Laurel discusses how embracing uncertainty can lead to personal growth, creativity, and self-awareness, ultimately fostering clarity in life. She shares insights on how fear often disguises itself and provides practical tips and journaling prompts to help listeners address fear, step out of their comfort zones, and take small, bold actions toward their dreams. By reframing uncertainty as an opportunity, listeners can discover new perspectives, opportunities, and a deeper understanding of themselves.

00:01   Laurel introduces the episode's theme and its connection to courage.

01:16   The Uncomfortable Nature of Uncertainty

03:25   Variety as the Key to Clarity

05:34   Fear in Disguise

06:57   Practical Tips for Adding Variety to Your Life

09:03   Three Tips to Explore Your Fear and Gain Clarity

09:17   Journaling Prompts 

11:52   Befriending Fear

12:47   Closing Reflections

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 

Three tips to work through fear:

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.
 

Life coaches Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin discuss the fear that often holds people back from making bold changes in their lives. They explore how fear manifests in different situations. They emphasize the importance of recognizing internal desires and the need to address self-limiting beliefs. The conversation highlights practical tips for overcoming fear, including writing about what you want, speaking about it, and engaging in activities that promote relaxation and creativity. They also stress the necessity of small, manageable steps towards change and the role of self-care in navigating overwhelm and burnout.

2:00 Asking the question - does fear hold you back from change? The hosts answer for themselves

5:30 Exploring the background reasons that we don't move into the change we desire

6:10 How your self-identity often leads you into the life you want. The idea that you know what you want but don't know how to get there

7:30 Exploring the idea that each of us has the power to change, to go for what we want, and don't utilize it

9:00 Beginning with the manageable, small change as the way to move forward

9:10 Letting go of what other people think as necessary to making the changes you want

10:05 Exploring the bold move Mikaela made and how she did it

11:10 You are the great creator of your life

13:30 Examining your conditioning to see how you are holding your own self back - steps to deconstruct it so that you can overcome being stuck. Journaling prompts included here.

20:45 The reality of your vibration as part of your attraction/manifestation process

21:20 The bold move of finding a trusted partner to explore how to make your change as a beginning

23:00 Dealing with burnout and the change you want

26:00 Vision boarding and soul collaging as a way to open inwardly to what you most want

31:00 Dealing with the loss involved in change even when the change is positive and desired

34:40 A final challenge to finding and moving toward the change you want

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Mikaela Perry, a New York City based visual artist with a background in farming and public policy, joins Laurel for a conversation about her personal journey from farming in Northern Vermont, to food and farm policy and advocacy, to following her heart and pursuing her art business full time.  In this episode, Laurel and Mikaela explore themes of purpose, identity, alignment, and the courage necessary to forge one’s own path, offering insights and inspiration for living a beautiful life.

0:09  Laurel introduces her guest, Mikaela Perry

2:48  Mikaela shares her early experiences on the family farm

3:38  Experiencing a deep inner knowing that she’d be an artist

4:59  How public policy and advocacy influenced Mikaela’s artistic practice

11:08  The importance of self-reflection, inner work, and embodied practices

13:51  Relationships, curiosity, and coaching

15:29  Inner work and small acts of courage

16:58  Alignment 

18:24  Journaling and other helpful resources 

21:08  Experiencing flow

22:36  Identity and purpose

24:28  Mikaela shares a turning point in her life that spurred her inner work

27:58  Emotions are clues 

37:56  Leaving the policy world and navigating an identity shift 

44:02  Encouragement to make bold choices, embrace uncertainty, and nurture creativity  

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected] 

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel, her books and work, at www.liveyourinnerpower.com.  

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel and the work she does at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

Mikaela Perry is an oil painter and former fifth-generation farmer from Vermont based in New York, NY. Inspired by her own experiences as a farmer, her paintings explore connections between the divine feminine, spirituality, land, and animals. Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the US, and in 2023 her first solo show "Memories in Bloom" debuted at Solas Studio in New York City. Mikaela was selected by Chashama to attend the ChaNorth Artist Residency in 2024, and in 2023 she was honored as a recipient of the New York City 40 Under 40: Rising Stars in Food Policy Award for her artistic representation of farmers and the local food system. Her work has been featured in the AQ Quarterly Journal Vol. 1, curated by Ekatarina Popova, and written about by the City of New York’s FoodPolicy Center.  You can learn more about Mikaela and her work at https://www.mikaelaperry.art/ and follow her at https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaperryart/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikaela-perry/. 

In this episode, Courage to Dream a New Dream, Laurel Boivin talks about dreaming big and how to reconnect with the natural dreamer that exists in all of us. She discusses the challenges of dreaming we face as adults, including societal expectations, fear of judgment, and financial concerns.  Laurel shares a story about knowing you’re meant for more and struggled with humility and fear of being perceived as egotistical. She explores obstacles to dreaming, such as relationships, societal norms, and mindset, and offers strategies to overcome these, including journaling exercises and reading recommended books. The episode concludes with a call to action to dream big, take bold action in pursuit of your dreams.

1:12  Laurel shares what courage to dream is all about.

1:46  Laurel introduces herself and her cohost, Laurel Holland.

3:43  When you know you are meant for more or there's more to life.

6:33  Resolving the tension between adult responsibilities and dreaming big.

7:47  The obstacles to dreaming that adults face. 

13:46  Protecting ourselves from disappointment.

14:49  What it takes to overcome the obstacles.  

15:32  Book recommendations.

16:38  Laurel talks about next week’s episode and her guest, Mikaela Perry.

19:29  Laurel offers an exercise to help you connect with your inner dreamer.

21:28  Journaling prompts to help you dream big.

25:22  Laurel encourages listeners to begin dreaming again. 

27:16  Encouragement to help others connect with their dreamer-self. 

The following journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 

Book Recommendations:

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Life Coaches, Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin, reflect on their season of discussing inner work, noting its organic and intuitive approach. This approach is an example of the path of inner work. They highlight key themes along the path: telling your own story, mending what's hurt, truth-telling, heart-centered living, and embracing imperfection. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging and addressing internal conflicts, letting go of control, and living authentically. The conversation underscores the value of self-acceptance, courage, and bold moves in personal growth. They encourage listeners to trust the process, embrace uncertainty, and focus on inner work for true transformation.

1:30 Why the hosts are recapping the season so far and how it can shape your inner work

3:00 The importance of telling your own story and how the work can begin here

8:00 How inner work can resolve outside circumstances

9:30 The life-changing question of where are you not willing to acknowledge or live into your truth

11:30 How you can navigate speaking the truth aloud rather than focusing on a premature solution

13:20 How to lean into the chaos of life so you can overcome habits of trying to control

14:30 Knowing your okay even when life is messy, leading by example

19:00 A question to keep you focused on heartfelt living

20:00 Learning how to recover from perfectionism by taking messy action purposefully

25:00 The future topic of taking bold moves

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration. 

Links/Books mentioned - Live Your Inner Power, the Journal by Laurel Holland

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

This podcast conversation explores the theme of embracing imperfection and the importance of being willing to not get it right. Life Coaches, Laurel Boivin and Laurel Holland, discuss how this shift in mindset can lead to a more fulfilling life, freeing oneself from self-imposed burdens and societal expectations. They share personal anecdotes, as well as emphasizing the role of self-identity in perfectionism, and the need to question and challenge personal rules and assumptions. The discussion highlights the importance of mastery through repeated attempts and the benefits of adopting a "perfect mess" approach to life.

3:00 Laurel and Laurel explore the idea of self-identity as a limiting factor in being willing to overcome perfectionism or the need to control things

5:30 Exploring how a willingness to not be right frees one to be able to move forward in life more freely and experiment with new ways of doing things

7:00 Being different in a role without preconceived notions about how to do it "right" in order to more fully express oneself

8:30 Using this concept to support non-judgmental thinking

9:10 Laurel Holland shares examples of "not getting it right in her life"

10:30 A discussion of being groomed to be "right" in different environments

12:30 The fear of appearing imperfect or messy that keeps one from trying new things

17:00 Laurel and Laurel share personal examples of how to practice being messy or imperfect, and explore the risks of doing this

19:10 Reflecting about what you want from life and what's holding you back and how it may connect with not being willing to get it "wrong" or messy

22:30 An invitation to be messy in the year ahead in order to align more closely with the beautiful life you desire.

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

What does it feel like to be both an open field of energy that receives and releases, while being a solid body that is grounded on the Earth? We explore practicing these states in this guided meditation. There are benefits to both feeling solid and feeling ethereal. We can flow more easily when we feel a sense of openness. We can become truly present when we acknowledge our sense of being in the moment and connected and of the Earth. To be able to flow with life around you and to be present to your life in each moment helps you access your ultimate power.

Music by Chris Collins accompanies this guided meditation. 

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

 The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Laurel Holland welcomes Bunny Young to the show where they discuss identity, manifestation, and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of aligning with one's true self and desires. Bunny shares personal experiences and insights on healing from trauma and navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship. The speakers highlight the need to unlearn societal expectations and embrace a more fluid and adaptive approach to life, recognizing that each person brings unique lessons and opportunities for growth.

1:00 Laurel introduces Bunny Young as entrepreneur and life coach of one of her companies, "A Better Place Consulting"

3:30 Bunny shares her story of how living her dreams are a reflection of the inner work she's done in the last few years even though others felt like she always talked about where she wanted to be

6:45 Bunny talks about how she heard herself, but didn't trust herself, and therefore what she wanted didn't come forth

8:40 Discerning whether you trust yourself and Bunny's trauma that kept her from truly trusting

9:30 Doing the deep work versus checking a box of "having done" something

10:10 How Bunny chose to use her trauma experience as a way to connect more fully with others

12:00 Manifesting life through beliefs and self-identity, releasing the unconscious limitations

14:00 How your change can influence change in others

18:20 The spiritual growth journey of an entrepreneur and Bunny's story about resisting being one because of the beliefs she created watching her parents while growing up

20:45 Introducing Bunny's podcast and where her theme emerged from

22:10 Bunny's work as a business therapist and the money spent (wasted) on working out her "title" and the lessons she learned from this

24:20 How allowing her work with clients to be messy to bring about the beauty of the work - giving herself the permission to take messy action

28:00 Being a mom and working from home space, dealing with putting the roles together to honor who you are and what you want

30:30 True connection and presence as the true dilemma of our time

32:30 How to be strong and calm for children 

34:10 Bunny's tip for how to speak with children in a helpful manner

37:20 Growing the capacity to receive your beautiful life

Links/Books mentioned - “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Victor Frankl - a great mindset read.

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland, has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.

Guest Bio for Bunny Young

Stuntwoman turned businesswoman is the best way to start a bio. After being diagnosed with a heart condition at an early age and depending on a service dog for a higher quality of life, Bunny focuses on using each day to fully deliver our purpose within the world. She founded her company, A Better Place Consulting to empower and educate businesses and organizations about the impact of work-life alignment and mental health at work.  Bunny enjoys breaking the codependency found between professionals and their companies A.K.A Business therapy. She also enjoys teaching burnout prevention to law enforcement, military, and correctional officers. As a third-generation entrepreneur, an international speaker, retired therapist, surfer, Army wife, and cowgirl who speaks 4 languages, Bunny is still most proud of her incredible children and her sexy supportive husband. Bunny's website is www.bunnyyoung.com.

Laurel Boivin discusses the challenges of perfectionism, sharing her personal journey and experiences. She identifies some key traits of perfectionism, such as unrealistic standards, fear of failure, and self-criticism, and explains how it leads to stress, anxiety, burnout, and reduced productivity. Laurel also discusses how perfectionism impacts creativity, self-esteem, relationships, and health. She provides strategies to overcome perfectionism and emphasizes the importance of grace and self-acceptance on the path to allowing imperfection.

0:11  Laurel explains why she doesn’t love the topic of perfectionism.

1:11  Laurel introduces herself and her podcast partner and cohost, Laurel Holland.

2:32  The difference between healthy striving and perfectionism.

2:52  Common characteristics and tendencies of perfectionism.

5:32  Laurel shares an approach she is using to overcome perfectionism.

  7:05    The impact on mental, emotional and physical well-being.

  8:08    The relationship between perfectionism and procrastination.

  9:03    How perfectionism hinders creativity.  

  9:49    Self-esteem and self-criticism.

11:54    The impact on relationships.

13:05    Overworking and difficulty delegating.

14:05    Reduced productivity and efficiency.

16:17    The impact on health and wellbeing.

17:53    Laurel shares a personal story about perfectionism.

20:19    Tips to overcome perfectionism.

26:07    How mindfulness helps manage perfectionism. 

27:07    Support to help lessen your perfectionism.

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.  You can learn more about Laurel Holland at www.liveyourinnerpower.com.

Laurel Boivin, life and leadership coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel Boivin and the work she does at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

How comfortable are you with letting go of control? 

If you like to be in control, or you find yourself trying to control situations and outcomes, planning every detail, fixing situations or predicting outcomes, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Laurel Boivin discusses the importance of letting go of control in life. She also talks about the need for control leading to frustration, anxiety, and increased risk of burnout and how embracing the flow of life can bring inner peace, reduced stress, enhanced creativity, improved relationships, and spiritual growth. 

Laurel shares her personal journey including the unexpected career path that emerged from letting go of control and a recent experience that reminded her control tendencies still exist. She also shares practical steps including becoming aware of control tendencies, practicing mindfulness, setting flexible intentions, embracing uncertainty, trusting life's timing, and seeking support and journaling prompts to help listeners reflect on their relationship with control.

0.00 Laurel welcomes listeners and introduces the topic of the episode.

0:54 Laurel introduces herself and Laurel Holland.

1:48 Laurel shares a few details about upcoming episodes.

3:16 Why letting go of control is uncomfortable yet important.

5:24 What letting go of control is and is not, and why we struggle with it.

7:26 The benefits of letting go of control.

17:02 Tips and strategies to let go of control and surrender into the flow of life. 

26:07 Journal prompts to help listeners examine their relationship with control.

30:44 Laurel expresses her hope that listeners deepen their exploration of surrender and their level of trust and freedom that comes with letting go of control.

Journaling prompts are suggested to help explore letting go of control and surrendering to the flow of life. 

Links mentioned:  

Heart-Centered Leadership with Ericka Lewis, Beautiful Work Beautiful Life Podcast, 11/11/24  https://www.liveyourinnerpower.com/podcasts/beautiful-work-beautiful-life/episodes/2148876353 

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life and leadership coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.