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About Laura
Laura Márquez is a school counselor, wellness and productivity coach, and doctoral student in Organizational Leadership. She is passionate about helping educators intentionally design a life they don't need to recover from.
Drawing from her experience in education, coaching, leadership development, and personal growth, Laura helps individuals create sustainable systems that support their well-being, productivity, and long-term fulfillment. Her work combines practical tools, mindset development, and intentional life design to help people align their daily habits with what matters most.
When she's not supporting students or coaching clients, you'll likely find her exploring a new country, building Google Sheets systems, or researching ways to help people thrive both personally and professionally.
My Journey
Laura Márquez is a school counselor, wellness coach, productivity enthusiast, and doctoral student in Organizational Leadership whose mission is simple: to help educators intentionally design a life they don't need to recover from.
After years of working in education and supporting students through academic, social-emotional, and life challenges, Laura noticed a common pattern among helping professionals: many were spending so much energy taking care of others that they had little time left to intentionally build a life they truly enjoyed.
Through her coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements, Laura helps educators move beyond survival mode by creating sustainable habits, practical systems, and greater alignment between their values and daily lives. Her approach blends wellness, productivity, mindset, leadership development, and intentional living because she believes fulfillment isn't found in any one area—it's created through the integration of many.
As a first-generation Mexican-American educator, certified coach, and lifelong learner, Laura brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She has traveled to more than 50 countries and believes that the best lives aren't escaped to during vacations—they're intentionally designed every day.
Whether she's teaching Google Sheets, facilitating a workshop, coaching a client, or researching leadership and burnout prevention, her goal remains the same: helping people create lives that feel meaningful, sustainable, and authentically their own.
My Philosophy
I'm a firm believer that when we're intentional with our daily actions, our dreams are always within reach.
I embrace a philosophy of simple living and view mistakes not as setbacks, but as invaluable opportunities for growth and deeper learning.
Just as I seek wisdom and growth in my academic pursuits, I also find immense joy and learning in exploring diverse philosophies, cultures, mindsets, and lifestyles through travel; each experience enriching my perspective and reinforcing my commitment to helping you achieve your best self.
Education
University of La Verne
Doctor of Education
Organizational Leadership - Student
University of La Verne
Master of Science
Educational Counseling
California State University San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts
Criminology & Justice Studies
Minor(s): Psychology and Spanish
Professional Certifications
Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of coaching through specialized training and ongoing education.
Health Coach Certificate
Health Coach Institute
Life Coach Certificate
Health Coach Institute