Trade autopilot for alignment.
Design what comes next.
You’ve spent decades being the primary power source for everyone else’s ecosystem. The Designed Exit is a confidential, high-trust space for midlife women to recover their personal capacity, reclaim their identity, and build a calm, ground-tested strategy for their next chapter.
To move forward, you just need a clear plan.
Deep down, you know that another lateral career move, corporate reshuffle, or simply "sticking it out" won't fix the quiet exhaustion you're feeling. You’ve accumulated a rich bank of experience, deep intelligence, and a hundred ideas swirling in your head. But right now, that brilliance is trapped inside routines, expectations, and structures that feel stale and draining. When your battery is running on empty, even the thought of change can feel overwhelming. You don't need generic career advice, surface-level mindset work, or a 50-page business plan. And you certainly don't need a reckless leap that creates panic. You need a warm, supportive space to pause and untangle who you are outside of your roles backed by real-world math, clear timing, and an intelligent strategy that lets you step into your next chapter with complete confidence.
How we can work together
Whether you need a safe place to untangle a sticky crossroads or a complete, math-backed transition blueprint, choose the entry point that fits where you are today.
Services I offer
Best for:
Unpacking overwhelm, untangling your options, and making sense of the crossroads.
What We Do
A warm, deep-dive session to process where you are, align with your personal values, and leave with immediate directional focus.
Best for:
Creating a concrete, ground-tested action and financial plan for a major life or career pivot.
What We Do
We map your transferable skills, audit your financial safety runway, and deliver a custom 90-Day Action Blueprint within 72 hours.
Best for:
Ongoing guidance, customised nervous system support, and real-time execution as you make your move.
What We Do
Fortnightly 60-minute 1:1 sessions over 12 weeks to keep your momentum, refine your positioning, and safely navigate your transition step-by-step.
Who this is for
This is NOT for you if
You need immediate therapy or emergency relief.
You are seeking therapy rather than forward focused planning.
You want someone to make decisions for you.
You would prefer a solution that doesn't require your input.
This IS for you if
You are feeling personally or professionally stagnant
You want to stop living on default and live on your own terms.
You value both head and heart choices anchored by practical steps.
You want a clear and calm plan that is built one step at a time.
About me
After two decades in operational and team lead roles, I felt stuck in structures that no longer served me. I wanted a life built around my personal values, my accumulated knowledge, and real lifestyle freedom. I didn't take a reckless jump. I built a safe, intelligent transition plan. Today, I combine strategic operational rigor with a warm, grounded coaching space to help midlife women navigate their crossroads with dignity, clarity, and practical blueprints that turn anxiety into quiet confidence.
Client Stories
I didn’t burn it down. I designed my exit. Within nine months I stepped out of my existing corporate role into another industry with zero panic. That alone was worth it!
Cassidy L
Previously Leader - Finance
After working with Lara, I realised that I didn’t need a new job, I needed a new structure. I redesigned my role, reduced internal noise, and I regained strategic control without resigning.
Rachel C
Education Specialist
I stopped ‘thinking about’ my side income and built it properly. Within 9 months I had a second revenue stream that could realistically replace 20% of my salary.
Linden B
Business Owner - Consulting
The timeline changed everything. Instead of vague frustration, I had a 12-month horizon and defined milestones. It helped me turn anxiety into execution which made me feel more confident about change than ever.
Jordan K
Business Analyst
Before I met Lara, I thought I wanted out immediately, but what I actually needed was an updated life plan. We mapped it. I followed it. And to be honest, it worked. I feel lighter, richer, and happier than I have for years. Highly recommended.
Joanne G
Advisory Consultant
Doing this wasn’t the scary part for me, I thought losing my identity would be. The plan we created addressed both income and positioning so I exited with credibility intact and options open which felt great.
Laura B
Business Owner
Common Questions
100% no. This is action planning, not therapy. Our work together is future-focused and action-oriented, with deep respect for your nervous system and lived experience. If at any point I feel therapy would better support you, I’ll share that and help you consider next steps.
You could definitely try but AI lacks the context of your life. It can't weave together your specific goals with the subtle human elements of a life transition. Your designed exit is more than just a checklist; it’s a highly meaningful and empowering personal pivot. You need a plan that is unique to who you are, where you want to go and how you ultimately want to live your life on your own terms. It's not something pulled from a generic prompt.
Then wait. When you are - you will have THE plan you need to get started. It's ok not to start immediately, but from personal experience, I can assure you it feels GREAT when you do.
This clarity is invaluable for you. You don’t book this because you’re desperate to leave. You book this because you have spent your career building other people's businesses but are now considering what your alternatives could look like and include for you personally.
Right now, sessions are paid as single upfront investments of $190,$290 or $590 NZD depending on the tier you choose.
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