From Burnout to Balance: Laura Allen’s Journey from HR Coordinator to Confident Consultant

In this episode of The Secret Resume podcast, join our host Melody Moore as she chats with the incredible Laura Allen, an operations and people partner based in London. Laura opens up about her unique career journey, the pivotal moments that have defined her, and the influential figures along the way.

From wrestling with a rigid corporate narrative to embracing a more flexible and empowering fractional model, Laura's journey is one of resilience and reinvention. She discusses overcoming personal challenges, including navigating a toxic relationship, managing undiagnosed autism, and dealing with profound loss, all while outlining how these experiences have shaped her professional path.

Tune in and get ready to be inspired by Laura's unfiltered and heartfelt stories infused with both vulnerability and strength. This intimate and candid conversation will leave you pondering what true freedom looks like and how you can harness life's challenges to sculpt your own fulfilling journey.

 

You can connect with Laura here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraallencoach/

Laura's book recommendations: 

1. 1. 52 Weeks of Wellbeing: A No Nonsense Guide by Ryan Hopkins - https://amzn.to/4dRz8N6

   2. The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss - https://amzn.to/4kT9Ykd
   3. The Road Less Travelled by M. Scott Peck - https://amzn.to/440seRl
   4. The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer - https://amzn.to/45h7Z4b

   5. Founder vs Investor: The Honest Truth About Venture Capital from Startup to IPO by  Elizabeth Zalman and Gerry Neumann - https://amzn.to/3Zre8XI

 

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