Becoming what’s next
Career Transition & Leadership Coaching for senior professionals at pivotal moments of their lives and careers.
For those of us who are ambitious about our lives and careers, who want to feel their work is impactful and meaningful, one question that comes back frequently is: what’s next for me?
I have found through my own experience that an even more powerful question is not “what” but “who”: who do I need to become, in order to get what’s next?
My name is Laurence Alexandre. I spent 14 years in investment banking, leading multi-million-dollar deals and building a team in high-stakes environments. My progression was a series of transitions. Changing roles, changing banks, changing countries even.
As a Career & Executive Coach, I work with clients not only on what they want next — a bigger role, a pivot, a business of their own — I also work at a deeper level on who they need to become to get there: which mindsets to build, which to let go of, and what it takes to act differently before it feels comfortable to.
Clients usually come to me at pivotal moments — when what used to work doesn't seem to work anymore.
I coach ambitious women & men who need a different recipe for success
As you climb up, the expectations placed on you begin to shift. What once drove your success — your expertise, your ability to deliver on your KPIs — is no longer enough on its own.
You’re more than capable, committed, and yet you realise that operating at the next level requires something different. Something you were never taught.
Because leadership is not taught in the typical classroom format.
For you to become the leader you want to be, it’s going to require some different kind of work from you: questioning your ways of doing, your ways of thinking, seeking feedback, understanding where you are limiting yourself, overcoming doubts and challenging yourself to do things differently. That’s the work I do with you as your Executive Coach.
The pivot is not the promotion or the title itself. It’s the moment you decide to level up.
But life is not linear. And careers are no longer linear either.
There are many high-achievers who realise, after many years of successful performance, that what used to drive them doesn’t anymore.
Career transitions are more than changing jobs. They are a transition in how you think about work and life, your values, how work defines you, what success looks like for you.
I work with professionals at that level of depth, not solely on what they want to become in the next chapter of their careers, but also on who they need to become.
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Leadership Coaching
Executive coaching for managers and high-potential professionals navigating transitions into more senior roles — particularly when technical expertise is no longer enough and they need to develop influence, executive presence and a different way of leading.
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Career Transitions
We have seasons of life, chapters of our careers. A career transition is never just a change of job. It’s also the emergence of other aspects of our personalities. The letting go of old beliefs about what work should be.
About me
I began my career in the fast-paced world of finance, where I spent over a decade working across three major European investment banks.
During that time, I progressed through all the ranks, eventually setting up and managing my own team. Over my 14 years in banking, I worked in the areas of project finance, asset finance and sustainable finance. I led complex transactions, from pitching to deal closing, managed client relationships, drove business growth whilst adapting quickly to new environments and ever-changing economic contexts.
Alongside these achievements, I experienced the realities that come with demanding careers — pressure, steep learning curves, difficulties maintaining a work/life balance and moments where the expectations placed on you evolve faster than the support around you.
I bring this experience into my coaching today.
My approach is calm, structured and focused. I create a confidential space where you can step back, think clearly, and work through the challenges you face — while staying anchored in the realities of your role and environment.
What my clients are saying
“Laurence’s coaching helped me navigate the complexity of moving countries, facing visa challenges and managing a long, uncertain job hunt filled with tough choices. Her support brought clarity and confidence when everything felt overwhelming, enabling me to balance work, family and pursue multiple areas where I want to contribute through my projects and dreams. I warmly recommend Laurence to anyone seeking guidance and practical support through their transitions”
— Elisa
“After our coaching session I felt inspired, empowered and determined.”
— L.
“I was struggling with burnout and self-sabotage in my creative career and Laurence walked me through a hidden commitment framework that has opened up new possibilities.
Her quiet confidence and warmth enabled me to voice some worries and truths for the first time and gave me fresh confidence in my ability to handle whatever is thrown at me.
I truly appreciate the care and listening she took in our coaching session and I look forward to deepening the work with her in the future”
— Eli
“Thank you for your time just then, Laurence - enjoyable and insightful. You bring great positivity and calm to the discussion. Demonstrated that even with limited time, amazing value can be delivered! Thank you :)”
— Ben
“You provide an incredibly comfortable space to discuss things. It’s lovely how natural this is, and being able to see what’s behind the problem and moving me to understand that is a great skill”
— Joe
How to work with me ?
It’s straightforward : click on the button below that will take you to my contact page. Drop me your details and we will set up a call to discuss your coaching needs.
This won’t be a sales call.
Rather, it’s an opportunity to get to know each other. I will be asking you questions about what brings you to coaching, what difference you would like to make to your career through coaching.
The call will be an opportunity for both of us to gage if we have the basis for a relationship of trust, conducive to your success as a coaching client.
We’ll define further steps as well. Maybe you need to think about it, maybe you’ll want to move ahead. It will be your choice.
Click on the button below when you’re ready:
