At Summit Certified Coaching, we believe everyone has the potential to reach their peak. We provide leadership and lifestyle coaching aimed at helping our lients achieve their goals. In a trusting, supportive environment, we'll empower you to create a personalized path that aligns with your unique aspirations. Whether you're looking to advance your career, address complicated workplace dynamics, or find the right work-life balance, we can help you reach the summit of your success.

To be a trusted partner in empowering our clients in their journey toward becoming impactful leaders and thriving individuals.

Dr. Ott works with individuals and small businesses/organizations. Contact her today to find out more. Email: SummitCertifiedCoaching@gmail.com

Founder and Certified Coach

Dr. Lauren Ott is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certified Professional Coach driven by a passion for helping others lead impactful lives. She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Organizational Innovation and has over 17 years of leadership experience as an officer in the United States Air Force. Through Summit Certified Coaching, Lauren uses her unique personal, academic and professional background to bring a powerful blend of experience and rigor to her coaching. She has mentored and coached countless individuals looking to enhance their personal and professional lives. From leading diverse teams to navigating significant life changes, she has found purpose in helping others thrive.

We adhere to the International Coaching Federation (ICF) definition of coaching: partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal professional potential. At Summit, we do this by creating an environment of trust between the coach and client allowing the coach to guide the client in finding a path forward from within.

"CPC" stands for Certified Professional Coach. It is important to note there are no legal requirements to be able to call yourself a leadership or lifestyle coach the way there is for other professions such as social workers or lawyers, for example. However, someone who has obtained their CPC qualification has demonstrated componetence in coaching by meeting specific standards of training, experience, and ethical practice as independently assessed and credentialed by the ICF. The ICF is widely regarded as the "gold standard" in the coaching industry, providing globally recognized credentials and signaling professionalism and high-qualify coaching practice.

Is coaching the same as consulting?

No. As coaches, we do not provide direct advice or guidance for achieving solutions. Instead, we provide the space and expertise to guide our clients toward realizing solutions to the goals they set for themselves. Further, we are not a licensed mental health provider either. We do not treat or address past traumas or mental health conditions.

Who can benefit from coaching?

Coaching can be a useful tool for anyone interested in pursuing personal or professional growth. Whether feeling stuck in a particular situation or needing support/accountability pursuing that next big goal, coaching can help. Examples of areas where individuals may benefit from coaching: Personal - relationships, emotional and physical health & wellness, work-life balance, financial wellness Professional - leadership development, productivity enhancement, career advancement, interpersonal communication, career transition, leadership/management challenges