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Launchpad by Laressa

Be the expert they turn to.

Work one-on-one with Laressa to sharpen your message, strengthen your presence and walk into your next big moment ready.

Book your Launchpad

For $600, you'll receive a private 90-minute coaching experience built around your goals, plus a personalized action plan with clear next steps.

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Laressa WatlingtonExecutive presence &
communication coach
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For the business or career you want.

Whether you’re pursuing better clients, taking on greater responsibility, or navigating an important professional situation, how you communicate can make all the difference. Laressa helps you develop the presence, clarity, and confidence to make the most of those opportunities.

What can we work on together?

Have a specific goal or challenge? Bring it to Launchpad. Laressa will work with you to strengthen your communication skills, build confidence and make meaningful progress.

Meet Laressa

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An Emmy Award-winning producer, former journalist and newsroom leader, Laressa brings more than two decades of media and communication experience and over a decade of professional coaching and training.

As a bilingual executive communication coach and media strategist, she helps professionals communicate their expertise clearly and prepare for the moments that matter.

She knows how to spot what's working, identify what's getting in the way and help you make the changes that count.

Your Launchpad experience

  1. Before we meet

    Share your goals through a brief questionnaire and submit any materials you'd like reviewed, such as a résumé, presentation, interview questions or video. Laressa takes a deep dive into what you share, identifies areas for improvement and develops a customized approach to your session.

  2. 90 minutes together

    Work privately with Laressa over Zoom to refine your message and practice your delivery. Sessions are available in English or Spanish. You'll receive candid coaching and practical feedback to make meaningful improvements in real time.

  3. Your personal action plan

    Within 48 hours, receive a written action plan with Laressa's observations, recommendations, helpful resources and clear next steps to build on your progress.

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What clients say

“The coaching was absolutely worth the investment. I walked away significantly better prepared than when I started and I got the job!”

Josh GilbertData Engineer Program Manager

“The biggest transformation wasn't just what I said. It was how I said it. Laressa coached me on subtle shifts in my delivery that helped position me as an authority while still sounding like me. After delivering just two workshops, I enrolled three clients into my higher-level offering.”

Laura ChandlerMindset Coach

“Laressa is the best media coach you could ever have. She is very detail-oriented and will teach you about all the little things that make a huge difference. You will see big improvements after working with her for a very short period of time.”

Lisandra MatosAttorney and Law Firm Owner

Let’s work on what’s next.

Bring one goal. Leave with a stronger message, greater confidence and a clear plan to move forward.

$600 for your complete Launchpad experience.

Book your Launchpad
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