General Information
First Name | Laura |
Last Name | Toadere |
Username | l.auraT |
Work Experience
Job Title | Life Coach |
Company | ReDiscoverJoy.ca |
Date Started | 07/07/2024 |
Biography
Biography | Hi, I my name is Laura and my goal is to help you redefine life by answering some big questions: I began my first life quest back in 2000, when I made the brave decision to leave my family, friends, and home country to move to Canada with someone I believed would be my lifelong partner. There’s so much I could say about that journey—endless blog posts could be filled with stories. In short, I have no regrets; I would choose this path again in a heartbeat. This experience taught me invaluable lessons about resilience and the power of reinvention. Together, we welcomed two incredible children and created memories that I cherish. However, as time went on, we found ourselves growing at different rates and struggling to adapt to the evolving values that life presented us. In 2024, I set out on a new quest. After 27 years of marriage, and quite a few years of trying to mend our relationship and explore possible solutions, my spouse and I made the thoughtful decision to consciously uncouple. We had spent so much time navigating the ups and downs, seeking ways to reconnect and grow together, but ultimately, we realized that we had grown apart in ways we couldn’t reconcile. However, our two amazing children will always keep us connected, and nothing can hinder that bond. They truly are the most important part of our lives. Just weeks after this decision, I learned that my position at work was no longer needed.In a heartbeat, both my career and my relationship—two pillars of my life—disappeared, leaving me with only questions about what lay ahead. The one thing I could rely on was the incredible bond I share with my children and the unwavering belief that I can achieve whatever I set my mind to. Then, as if gently prompted by the universe, the severance package I received was just the right amount to help me begin this transformative journey. It genuinely felt like the universe was steering me toward something far greater than I could have ever envisioned. To be honest, my search for who I truly am began years ago. As a manager, leader, and coach, I had always championed the growth mindset. My life was filled with certifications, trainings, and constant learning, but it was all focused on my career, not on my life as a whole. It was only recently that I became curious if this was really what life was supposed to be. I began to wonder, “Why am I here? What is my purpose? Why am I so unhappy, when by all definitions I was given, I have it ALL?” This journey has been an awakening to the power of personal transformation—something far deeper than any career milestone. In the beginning, I turned to books, seminars, courses, meetups and teachings, exploring what else is out there; I was looking for the universal intelligence and the cosmic order that connects us all. I tried therapy, reiki, energy healing, you name it. I started vision boards, affirmations, feng-shui, and manifestation techniques to gain clarity on my beliefs and direction. The message I kept receiving was simple: to create a new life, you must first let go of the old one, clean your life of negativity, declutter, and embrace gratitude. I realized I had been my harshest critic, and my whole life I tried to FIT IN into a life that was not my creation, which kept me in a cycle of feeling inadequate and never had the feeling of BELONGING. But slowly, I let go of this self-judgment and began to truly love myself. A few years ago, I discovered Vishen Lakhiani’s The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, and that book, along with a year of Mindvalley courses on topics from creative visualization to conscious uncoupling, changed the way I viewed my life. I felt a deep calling to go beyond my corporate experience and use my coaching skills to help others in a profound, life-altering way. This quest became the catalyst for me to take my passion for coaching and turn it into a purposeful, empowering career path. Through this journey, I’ve found my tribe—like-minded individuals who honor my values, my journey, and the path I’ve chosen. This quest gave me tools and confidence I didn’t know I needed, and more than that, it gave me a sense of belonging. I finally felt like I was home. Today, after more than two decades in corporate America, I’ve shifted my focus entirely to life coaching. My true calling has unfolded in guiding people who, like me, have faced profound losses—loss of a job, a life partner, a sense of self—and are ready to rediscover their purpose. I want to help others question their own status quo, to take their first steps toward a life that’s not only fulfilling but aligned with who they truly are. If you’re feeling stuck or lost, know this: I’ve been there. I know the weight of starting over, and I’m here to help you navigate the journey. I believe in you and in the power of transforming life’s toughest chapters into new beginnings. Life coaching isn’t about doing the work for you; it’s about walking alongside you as you discover your hidden dreams and make them a reality. This quest was my ground zero. It became the foundation upon which I built my true self. And now, I’m here to help you build yours. I am passionate about helping you gain clarity, overcome challenges, and live authentically by leveraging deep listening, powerful questions, and proven frameworks. Together, we will design a path that allows you to step confidently into your full potential. I’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU |