dr. lara c.c. pence
connecting you to you.
we are all capable of more. but we have become fixated on finding external solutions to our internal struggles. this leads you nowhere. the answer to a stronger, healthier, and more capable you always lies within. you just have to be interested and curious enough to find it. i’m here to help.
want honesty? you’ve come to the right place. i’m known for taking a no bs approach to talking about mental health, leadership, and the importance of building resilience in a society that prioritizes comfort and complacency over courage and challenge. i’m not interested in tip-toeing around the truth or mincing words to avoid uncomfortable feelings. if we want to move towards individual growth, a healthier society, and more effective leadership we’ve got to be able to have hard conversations, and the most difficult one you’ll ever have is the raw one you have with yourself about why you’re really stuck.
hey there. i’m dr l.
praise for the coaches collective…
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“If you are a coach of any kind in the health space (athletic, nutrition, trainer, etc.) - this group is for you. Dr. Lara Pence is a badass.”
Caroline Burckle | Olympian | Performance Coach
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“I've been a part of this first collective and have learned so much... from mental health to business strategies to setting boundaries to perfectionism."
Megan Roche, MD, PhD | Coach & Podcast Host | Swap
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"It has been such an empowering experience to learn from other high-level coaches. If you’re a coach of any sport - this program has been life-changing for me and my athletes."
Jessica Schnier | Coach | Smiles & Miles
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"I've been a part of the Coaches Collective for months now and it is life changing. It has absolutely elevated my coaching game. Dr. L is incredible at what she does."
Kylee Van Horn, RD Dietitian | Coach
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"The Coaches Collective provides a unique opportunity for mentors of all types to learn to bravely enter tricky conversations, question our own biases, and wrestle with hard topics!
Mason CoppiCoach | 2023 Xterra Marathon Mt. World Champion
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“Being a part of The Coaches Collective with Dr. L has been game-changing and life-changing for both myself and my athletes. The skills honed are critical for coaches who want to be successful in their field.”
Lindsey Herman | Coach | Pro Trail Runner
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"If you're a coach who wants to learn more and help your athletes in a better and more empowering way, RUN don’t walk! This is it."
Kristen Schindler | Coach | Microcosm Coaching
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“The Coaches Collective has given me a wider range of knowledge on variety of topics so I’m better equipped to answer those myself, along with a community with expertise in a wide range of topics I can consult with.”
Rea Kolbl | Skimo Champion | Coach
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"Dr. Pence brings the most unique, 360 degree view to being a coach in a way that turbo charges your ability to have an impact on the athletes you coach. Coupled with a guaranteed cohort of like minded bosses, the program is thoroughly enriching and life affirming."
Bernard van der Kuil | Irish Dance Coach
in 2021 i was a regular guest expert on the CNBC show : no retreat. talk about a wild ride.
a new guidebook for parents.
building resilient kids starts with becoming a resilient parent.
as a shrink, i’ve worked with hundreds of children, adolescents, and parents over the last two decades. i have a front-row seat to some of the most disastrous parenting strategies, and in the last five years I’ve watched things go from bad to worse. i've seen parents who leave board meetings to deliver forgotten homework, and others who are not only writing their kids' college essays, but actually fabricating entire stories to appeal to the admissions department. it’s a disaster and it’s time we correct course.
joe de sena, founder of the global empire that is spartan, and I team up in 10 rules for resilience: mental toughness for families, to provide parents with a guidebook on resilient parenting. need help with your kiddos? don’t we all!