Whether you want to embrace a career change, take on a big project, or shed something that no longer fits your life, you can make that decision now – a decision that’s right for YOU.

Are you ready to go?

My crash course in going against the grain came in my late 20’s when I fell in love with a man my family didn’t like. A postponed wedding and 5 years later, I married that man with confidence. It took a long time, but learning to trust my own voice somewhere under all the familial expectations and “shoulds”– as messy and painful as it was at the time — was a gift that opened me to a much richer life. If I can do it, you can too! (and in a lot less time!)

You can move forward with complete confidence!

THRIVE against the grain offers you guidance, inspiration, objective support and a community of like-minded, fun, people. Engage with this community, read and comment on the blog, download articles, attend events and contact Laura about personal coaching opportunities.

Here are some of the resources available on this site:

DoWhat!? blog provides overall inspiration with commentary that crosses topics such as career, leadership, inspiring people, and quirky life lessons. Click here for the roster of recent posts and feel free to add your own comments to the mix!

Inspiration: Links to books and web resources to help you take the road less traveled. Click here for recent additions to the library.

Postcards from the Road Less Traveled: a quarterly newsletter delivered by email will bring the stories and tips right to your desktop. Click here to browse the archive of past issues.

Podcasts tell the stories in our own voices. Listen to inspiring tales from people who have dared to do the unconventional.

Support a Dream: Laura and the THRIVE against the grain community are supporting the final dreams of terminally ill adults. Read about the dream we’ve adopted here. Find out more about the charity that makes it possible: The Dream Foundation.

Coaching: Laura takes individual and small group coaching clients on a limited basis. Please contact her to discuss availability.

If you have questions or would like to speak to Laura, please feel free to email: Laura@ThriveAgainstTheGrain.com.