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Individualized Educational Coaching

Going to college is a major commitment whether you are 18 or 88.   It requires the investment of time, money, energy and hope.   As your education coach I provide guidance to help you make wise decisions at each stage of your journey.  Whether you have a single pressing question or are looking for help creating designing a strategy to help you get the education you want for the price you can afford, I can help.

Individualized coaching is available in-person, online (email or Skype) or via telephone.   Discounts are available for multiple-session packages, for families with more than one student (e.g., mom and daughter, siblings, dad and grandma) or for best friends who want to work together.  Surprise me!

Do you know others with similar questions?  Ask about my customized workshops.  Check the Events page regularly for public workshops and presentations.

“Much appreciation goes to Dr. Laura Gilbert … for her very thorough answers to my questions and her wonderful guidance.  As an adult returning to college, I needed assistance getting started in the right direction.  She was incredibly helpful, full of great ideas and by encouraging me, helped motivate me to go for it! ” Darla Wear

Speaking

Need a dynamic speaker for your next event?  I offer inspirational and information-packed keynote presentations that will engage your audience.  Check out the “Events” page to see examples of past and upcoming engagements.

“Laura Gilbert has a wonderful speaking presence, is articulate and helpful to clients of all backgrounds. She has been very helpful for clients interested in going back to school, as well as job seekers.”  WomenVenture

“Great knowledge and great sense of humor…I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation.  Great content with lots of data to back it up.  Applicable and inspiring.”  Department of Employment and Economic Development attendees

Consulting

Corporations: Make the most of your tuition-reimbursement dollars by helping employees make wise educational choices while learning to balance work, family and school.  I offer quick-hit lunchtime sessions on favorite topics as well as on-site coaching for individual employees or groups.

Higher Education Institutions: Become a best-practice campus for adult learners while saving time and money.  We’ll review your program from the adult learner perspective in comparison with leading national initiatives and recent federal legislation.  The outcome will be short-term, budget-friendly ideas to  help boost your school to the top of the adult-student preferred list.

For consulting and coaching inquiries, please contact me directly at laura@backtoschoolforgrownups.com or 612-386-0450.

For speaking inquiries please contact Vicky Lynch at Lynch Public Relations ~ www.lynchpr.vpweb.com ~ (630) 362-8829 ~ vlynchpr@gmail.com