Client Results
Real clients. Real results.
Here’s what people say about working with Lori.
Coaching
"Working with Lori has been absolutely transformational for both me personally as an Executive Director and for our nonprofit, Seattle Angels, as a whole. Burnout prevention and sustainable leadership are such critical pieces of nonprofit work, and Lori has helped me build a foundation that allows me to truly thrive in this work instead of constantly feeling depleted. Through my 1:1 coaching with Lori, I am gaining tools, strategies, and mindset shifts that help me feel more grounded, capable, and ready to tackle the challenges that come with leading a mission-driven organization. One of the most impactful things she has taught me is how to recognize when something is 'enough' for the day, how to step away without guilt and protect my peace while still showing up wholeheartedly for our mission. I cannot recommend Lori enough."
Jess Ellsworth, Executive Director, Seattle Angels
"I believe in serendipity. After countless hours wasted in 'therapy' and pivoting towards / searching for a professional fit, I realized a simple search on 'burnout' might do me good. Having a background in the Enneagram was important, too. A previous coach turned friend helped me canvas the playing field and narrow the search down to two people. Needless to say, my first chat was a lot of telling-me-what-I-wanted-to-hear. Then I met with Lori, and after listening to her story, I felt stars aligning. I felt seen. And so we embarked on an in-person intake session (she came all the way to Philly from Seattle), where I remained guarded yet optimistic. Then I had a holy shit moment, and knew I was in the right place to unravel and understand all of me. I knew I had someone who would rightfully call me out, offer perspective, challenge and engage my ruminating, and diagnose and offer tools for growth. Lori has helped me remind me of who I am, and what I bring to myself and to others. I'm embracing the messiness of life without always trying to solve it, but instead learn from it. The biggest growth has been manifesting happiness and being intentional in order to visualize and realize success. As a father first, and then as a professional. I'm committed to the work, and strongly recommend Lori if you're trying to get out of your own way, take better care of yourself, and learn what makes you tick. Lori is a game changer."
Michael Duffy, Vice President of Library Sales, Sage
"When I came to Lori for coaching, I didn't know exactly what I was trying to overcome or work through. I had a good job with good colleagues and a healthy, supportive family. Still, something wasn't working and I struggled to find out exactly what that was. I was always tired yet could not sleep, I couldn't control my focus, and taking action was becoming so much harder than making decisions. I don't believe burnout is binary and would still never think 'I'm burnt out'. Like so many things, it comes on a spectrum. Whether or not you define yourself as being burned out, Lori has many solutions to offer to help you repair and get out of negative cycles. If you are feeling off-kilter, not sure where to set your focus, struggling with myriad small roadblocks getting in the way of your personal or professional successes, give Lori a call and see if her approach might help you add new tools to your own toolbox."
Tom, International Entertainment Development
"When I first heard the word burnout, I thought it sounded like another buzzword. Then, I listened to Lori being interviewed on a podcast about burnout, and I realized that every word she was using described me. I started every workday with no sense of purpose; I was angry and depressed; I was 25 years into a career, and I just wanted to start all over, but I did not know how or where to start. Lori supported me in saving myself, and I am truly grateful."
Heather Sours
"I had the privilege of working with Lori as my coach, and I cannot express enough how profoundly transformative this experience has been. Her guidance and unwavering support empowered me to make positive changes in both my personal and professional life. Lori also has an incredible ability to ask thought-provoking questions that challenged me to dig deep and uncover hidden barriers and self-limiting beliefs. Through this process, I gained a profound understanding of myself and the power to overcome obstacles that have historically held me back. She is a true expert and a compassionate guide on the path to personal transformation."
Chris Beatie, Host, The Zen MeatHead Podcast; Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer, Microsoft
"I came to Lori looking for help managing stress from work. Lori's coaching helped me in so many more ways. I am able to set clearer boundaries with time and people in my life. I am able to relax and find joy in aspects of life beyond work. The best part is that I know myself better and have the tools to manage stressful situations moving forward. I would strongly recommend Lori to anyone dealing with burnout. But I also think Lori is a great coach for any time in your life, even if you just want to be a better version of yourself."
Caroline, Senior Corporate Counsel, Fortune 500 Company
"Lori is an absolute dream to work with. Her approach is both receptive and forward-thinking. I truly value her acknowledgement of the 'whole person.' She has truly helped me evolve and make shifts in my company that make me happy and support me in doing better, more fulfilling work!"
Taylor Seales, Owner and Design Strategist, Hay & Co.
"Lori gave me the support, tools, and energy I needed to move past some of the places I felt stuck in my life. She helped me to find ease, grace, and peace throughout my life."
Kim Lawrence, The Line Collective; Film and Event Producer
"I went into the program thinking I would be focusing on work objectives, but little did I know how much emotional and internal well-being would come from my coaching work with her. She was always prepared, consistent, and direct in giving me feedback and offering suggestions, and it always felt supportive. Making a significant change in my career after 25 years of working in one industry will take time, but I feel like Lori has given me the tools and the right mindset to continue on this path. She's an amazing coach, and I'm grateful for the time that she spent working with me and helping me understand myself better."
Julie Hamilton, Managing Director, Deloitte
"Intuitive, Responsive, Caring and a great listener. These are the words I would use to describe Lori. Right from our first session, we clicked, and she became my sounding board on the mental challenges I had always had with my professional outlook. Lori encouraged and nurtured my natural leadership style and gave me credible and sound guidance on how I can further grow as a person and a professional."
Ameet Contractor, VP Product Strategy, eCapital Corp.
Workshops
"Who knew that something as specific as 'burnout coaching' was so necessary? I'm personally grateful that Lori is here to help us identify, fix, and avoid burnout. Lori absolutely understands burnout in all its forms, and has tools and solutions you can start using immediately, wherever you are on your own burnout journey. I'm excited about how Lori's work can help us address both individual and collective burnout."
Mikaela Kiner, Founder and CEO, Reverb
"Lori speaks about burnout from the heart, experience, and backs it all up with evidence-based research. Paired with an engaging presence, Lori offers powerful actionable steps for individuals and organizations on how to manage and prevent burnout so the workplace is a balanced and dynamic place to not only be successful but to thrive."
Sandra Cohen, MA, PCC, Master Coach, Executive Development, Service Alternatives
"Lori is very down to earth; she shares real-life examples of how she overcame burnout and is still overcoming it. Her energy and spirit made me feel very comfortable. She provided tools and tips to use going forward to recognize burnout. It was really great to have someone outside of our agency to provide their perspective on how we can deal with burnout in a healthy way."
Elizabeth, Seattle Non-Profit
"This workshop was great to have for our program. We serve clients who struggle with mental health, and our daily work can be challenging and stressful. This workshop provided some helpful tools on how to recognize burnout and ways to manage it before it's too late. Lori kept the team engaged, and I like that we had breakout groups to keep the staff active."
Kiauna, Seattle Non-Profit
"The group coaching workshop that Lori facilitated was impactful. She created a space where our staff felt supported, connected, and empowered with practical tools to prevent burnout, strengthen communication, establish healthier boundaries, and grow together as a team. The session sparked meaningful conversations that continue to positively impact how we support one another and show up in our work. I cannot recommend Lori enough. Her work is thoughtful, compassionate, practical, and deeply effective. Any leader, team, or organization would be lucky to work with her."
Jess Ellsworth, Executive Director, Seattle Angels
"Lori's Burnout workshop. I highly recommend her workshop for all professionals!"
Rebecca Parker, Senior Transportation Engineer
"The burnout workshop that I attended was great. It gave our group a chance to really dive into the issue of burnout and how it's handled in our organizations. The breakout sessions were challenging at times but spurred great conversations and connections. I would highly recommend Lori and her workshop!"
Workshop attendee
"Lori was truly an excellent burnout workshop guide. She led a group of loosely associated people to a place of connection and understanding, building the capacity for people to spread her teachings. What a wonderfully human experience!"
Workshop attendee
"Lori Prutsman is helping create healthier, more sustainable, and more humanistic workplaces. American corporate culture has reached a breaking point, and things are shifting. Lori did a great job of explaining that breakdown and providing companies with options to retain staff. A lot of American companies would be smart to learn from her."
Workshop attendee
Retreats
"What a powerful and energizing retreat! Lori has a true ability to guide individuals in discovering themselves and what it is they need. Truly an inspiring and incredible day."
Jill DeGreen
"It's not often that I have time to reflect on my life, accomplishments, and - most importantly - what I want. The 1-day women's retreat with Lori created a special space to explore and get in touch with what is in my heart and create actionable steps to achieve my goals. I left feeling understood, empowered, and ready to take steps to create the life I want for myself."
Rebecca, Business Owner and Mother
"To sum up the retreat in a word: Transformational! I left the day with actionable tools that I can use to make my life and relationships, both personally and professionally, more intentional. Her retreat is 'a must-attend' no matter where you are in your life journey."
Carolyn Paola
"The time spent with Lori was a calming and thought-provoking experience. After the retreat, I had a sense of inner peace and noticed that the anger I was carrying with me was gone. Working on myself with her guidance and insight is an ongoing process that I find necessary in order to be a better human, personally and professionally."
Colleen Ando, Creative Lead, Professional Services, Swoogo
"Lori was so generous in her explanations of why we were going through each exercise, yet balancing information with giving space for individual exploration. That reflection time was inspiring and uplifting. Bringing out emotional toxins cleared the way for healing, inspiration, and motivation. Lori's authenticity, genuine caring, and generosity with her gifts have been a huge part of my journey."
Christine, Computer Software Industry
"Lori's retreat was a wake-up call that I needed. The retreat was invaluable in inspiring me to carve out more time to improve my life, relationships, and work performance. The retreat was well worth the time and money. It's the best investment you can make in yourself."
Gretchen Hamm
"Lori provided a safe space that was conducive to being vulnerable, leading to reflection and change."
Nicole Primeau, Sr. Technical Lead Recruiter, Amazon
Enneagram
"Working with Lori has been a gift. I did a brief Enneagram before, but the depth of her analysis and pages of interpretation were enlightening. Lori's explanations made all the information come to life and brought deep insights to the work. I felt seen and heard. Her coaching skills were spot on for me."
Phyllis
"Lori guided me through the iEQ9 Enneagram assessment. What a revelation. I had a hunch going in about my type, but this was another level of learning. Lori talked me through each section of the comprehensive report. She addressed all of my questions, pointed me to additional resources, and suggested ways to make the information practical and actionable. I got so much more from this experience than any online test I've done on my own. I'll keep coming back to the report and her guidance for a long time."
Shelley McIntyre
"Three sessions offered more insight and clarity into my specific life than three therapists and two life coaches combined. Oftentimes clients are fed through a rinse-and-repeat program, and we aren't seen, heard, or understood, and the only difference we notice is less money in our account. Truly, I am forever changed after studying my Enneagram report, spending time in sincere conversation and self-reflection with Lori. Your life and work deserve transforming. Make time, invest the money, work with Lori, change forever."
Angela Maitland
"Lori is just one of those people you feel connected to instantly. She listens, is open, honest, and real. She did my Enneagram, and I didn't like what I was hearing. I burst into tears. She then helped me understand why. She's probably the best coach out there and will help you move past your own self-induced roadblocks. I can't recommend her enough!"
Jennifer Boulanger
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