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ReflectionsI’ve been reflecting on my own story recently. Many know I...

Best of the BestOne of the greatest compliments any professional can...

My Midlife Confidence StoryTrust the Discontent because Discontent is the...

Trust the Discontent A few weeks back, I admitted to myself that I was in...

So much of what we accomplish, or may not accomplish, is directly...

Stimulate, Activate, Motivate A Collection of Empowerment This is a call...

Life Balance - What does it mean to you? Exploring the mental aspect with...

Lauren Lemieux was recently featured on Mind Body Radio - you can listen...

Life Coach Lauren Lemieux from Coaching to Fulfill Dreams was recently featured on the engaging voices podcast. You can listen to the episode here.

AcceptanceIn this video Life Coach, Lauren Lemieux...

In this vlog Lauren discusses a recent AHA moment in a...

In this vlog Lauren discusses finding your one thing…

In this vlog Lauren talks about keeping up with those New Years Resolutions.

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You’ll notice this month I shot the vlog in my car.   Why?  Because it was school vacation and I had the opportunity in between dropping off my girl for her tennis match and waiting for it to begin.  I was feeling inspired and after watching a few videos from the Power of Positive Summit (check…

As much as I try to be positive and optimistic, sometimes life gets in the way. I always know that everything happens for a reason, but it’s super challenging to maintain a positive, optimistic vibe all the time. When I find things challenging, I have been going to vlogs and Youtube and reading articles to gain…

Hi Everyone, Lauren Lemieux here from Coaching To Fulfill Dreams.  With it being February and Valentine’s Day, a lot of us have been focusing on the relationships in our lives.  And, if I were to ask you what the most important relationship in your life is, what would you say?    Would you say it’s…

Hi there, Lauren Lemieux here from Coaching to Fulfill Dreams and last month I asked you to throw out the concept of making a resolution and instead focusing on what you want your intent to be for 2017 ….. what did you come up with? So, 4 years ago this very week, I walked away…

Recently I was asked to be a guest on the Powerful Women Revealed podcast. Click on the link below to take a listen. http://pwr.podbean.com/e/show-145-lauren-leduc-lemieux-life-coach/

Heard the Christmas Carol ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ the other day and I wondered: What, exactly, makes this the most wonderful time of the year? Of course, that answer is different for every person on the planet. Definitions range from honoring religious beliefs to family celebrations to receiving a visit from…

My family and I recently had an adventure day and we headed to a tree top obstacle course and zip-lining park.  We had done this before, so we knew what was in store for us…. for the most part.  Turns out, there was one obstacle waiting for us that we hadn’t experienced before:  Leap Of…

When you work for a family business and you contemplate a career change, simply acknowledging to yourself that you are considering leaving the family business can leave you confused, stressed and overwhelmed. Once you come to terms within your own mind, heart and soul that you do want to leave, and you actually vocalize your…

My 13 year old daughter just got home from being away… The day she left, I cried like a baby and this surprised me. I was literally shocked to be experiencing such emotion. What were the tears about? I was so happy for her that she was going on vacation. I was looking forward to…

I imagine many of you may not have any experience with life coaching. Recently, I’ve seen and heard coaching be mocked and exploited on television shows and movies. I take those comments and storylines with a grain of salt, but I also feel part of my job as a credentialed ICF coach is to help…

Thank you, ICF, for providing a framework for the coaching profession. I’m committed to upholding the ICF Code of Ethics and Professional Guidelines!

Decisions and Choices vs. Timing and Fear – a battle we all face at one time or another when a difficult decision needs to be made. Here are some tips on making timely, hard choices: • Stop the ‘What If’ Chatter: When decisions are difficult, the ‘what ifs’ are paralyzing. You worry you may be…

When’s the last time you made a decision against your better judgment? Soon after, I imagine the voice of doubt began to whisper or a feeling of uncertainty slowly built up in your core. The moment you realize, ‘Oh boy… I think I just made a bad choice’ can bring anxiety, angst and aggravation. If you are all too familiar…

Not sure about you, but I’m still processing what I want my year to look like. I have personal and professional aspirations. I have ideas, thoughts, dreams, & goals all swirling around in my head, heart and soul. Sometimes, just focusing my energy is challenging. My heart races and I get so excited to get…

With the end of 2014 upon us, I am very aware that have not yet reached some milestones for this year, but I’m confident that I will….someday. Some may see these unfulfilled goals as ‘failures,’ but I have no room in my life for failure. To me, the mere concept of ‘failure’ is futile and…

Two years ago, I decided to leave my job at my family’s business. After dedicating 18 years to a career I did well, I was feeling as though my life were passing my by, that I was missing out on something more – more challenging, more fulfilling, more…well, me. I gave my notice without having…

This time of year, with Thanksgiving and the holidays upon us, words like gratitude and thankful show up everywhere. I’m so intrigued by this emotion and how it sparks such reaction in people. What it is about gratitude that evokes such a response when prompted by a few days on the calendar? The definition of…

If you are wondering how the ‘whole coaching thing’ works, please enjoy the following as an astonishing example of the power of coaching. When talking about coaching, I always say, ‘It is not about who ‘needs’ coaching – it’s about who wants coaching.’ Having the desire to change, to reach for something bigger, to BE…

When I started this journey 18 months ago to ‘become’ a life coach, I remember being overcome with a feeling of serenity, of resolve, of connection. I knew, from the moment I made the call to sign up for the training and the certification programs, that this was it… this is was I was meant…

A challenge: Acknowledge you always have a choice! I’ve been exploring the concept of the power of choice in every aspect of my life. This idea has been quite liberating, actually. Think for a moment how many times you say “I can’t” as an automated response when someone asks something of you: a favor, a…

Are you ready to leave your family business ? Ripping off the Band-Aid. That’s what it feels like to leave the family business. Ouch! We all know the feeling – when it’s time for the bandage to come off, we cringe, hold our breath, and pause. Then, rip!! The pain stings for a few seconds,…

Does a life coach work? Don’t just take our word for it…   For weeks I’ve been working with Lauren, identifying what I secretly believed to be my limits. What I have joyously learned is that the only limits I have are the ones I place on myself & there is actually no limit to…

Meet Lauren Lemieux, Life Coach with Coaching To Fulfill Dreams: Coaching became her passion in the most natural way. After 18 years of working for a family business, the realization hit her hard – she was merely existing in her career, not living a meaningful, fulfilling life. Her job did not inspire her, excite her,…

Every one has the power to choose their own path. This is a very important concept – YOU CHOOSE! Now, that may seem very simple, but it is very powerful. You CHOOSE to stay in that job. You CHOOSE to stay in that relationship. You CHOOSE to be…….(fill in the blank.) The power comes from…

Are you asking yourself, ‘Why would someone work with a life coach?’ If so, the question actually should be, ‘Why wouldn’t someone work with a life coach!’ The reasons and benefits of a life coach are too countless to mention.  People invest in coaching to elicit new perspectives, process existing emotions, and support ongoing dreams…