HELPING YOU REESTABLISH BALANCE AND GET THE RIGHT STUFF DONE
Laura Taylor, FCA, Full Focus Planner Certified Pro
I'm Laura - a mum of two in Cambridge, part-time finance director and founder of Managing Myself, where I support high-achieving professional women like you, seeking success without sacrifice.
I'm on a mission to help you live your life on purpose: to develop a fulfilling career while remaining calm and connected to those you love.
Let me show you how.
A massive fist-pump to congratulate you on finding me. You're in the right place, friend!
Welcome to Managing Myself
How did it all begin...?
I'm Laura, a Chartered Accountant (but please don't let that put you off), with over 20 years' experience of management and leadership in the corporate world. I've had a brilliantly successful career, running finance teams, raising millions in funding, and contributing strategically on several boards. I was recognised as one of the Top 50 Female Leaders in the UK Life Science Sector for two years consecutively.
But let's be honest - it's not all been plain sailing.
My biggest struggle has been finding a way to overcome the daily overwhelm of a successful corporate career while doing my best to raise my two wonderful children with the love and attention they deserve. Can you relate?
I've worked hard over the years to find a way to manage myself: to be more purposeful and productive, to create the margin I need for a successful work-life balance and to overcome my limiting beliefs to excel in my career (hence the company name!).
I have invested in training programmes, read countless books, binged on podcasts and worked with several mentors and coaches to uncover the best tactics and strategies to improve my impact at work and at home. And I continue to work on myself in this way, every day.
One of the most valuable lessons I've learned is that I alone have the power to improve my life. We must each take responsibility for managing ourselves, to carve an intentional path to our best future.
My mission is to inspire you and give you the tools and strategies you need to take back control of your days.
You'll learn some simple steps to create more clarity and focus in your life, be more productive and more energised, and find time to share those special everyday moments of magic with your family.
I believe in you. I believe in your capacity to manage yourself and develop new skills.
I believe that you are the expert in your life. That you are resourceful and capable of far more than you've imagined so far.
Remember: Always progress, not perfection. Start small. And take action today.
Are you ready? It's time to jump into your journey of discovery.
I can't wait to celebrate your personal and professional transformation.
Feeling overwhelmed?
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TAKE BACK CONTROL: A Simple 5-Step Guide to Beat Overwhelm and Regain Control of Your Days
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Even More of Me...
Who am I?
Productivity Coach, part-time CFO, and full-time single mum to two small people who are growing up way too fast.
Heading too quickly away from 40, and refusing to believe I'm a day over 30.
Good at...
- Drinking tea
- Engaging in personal development projects
- Transforming cardboard boxes into almost anything
- Making my children laugh
- Being self-critical
- Trying to run 5k every Sunday
Still working on...
- Running 5k every Sunday
- Accepting compliments
- Coping with being cold
- Arriving on time
- Being patient
I love...
- Beautiful stationery
- Buttery marmite on toast
- Summer barbecues in the garden
- An open fire and a good book
- Springtime bluebells in the woods
- Afternoon naps
I hate...
- People who tell me I look tired
- Chicken livers
- Slow walkers
- The smell of lilies
- Sitting in traffic
- Grey skies
Who knew...
- I have a first-class bachelor's degree in Human Cybernetics
- I can still do cartwheels and handstands after a childhood gymnastics career (that's me! -->)
- I have two cats with seven legs, and I'd love to own a dog one day