Laura Ocasio
Career Coach Personal Development, Awakened Executive Contributor
Laura Ocasio, MA, is the Founder of Mrs. Ocasio’s Career Coaching & Personal; Personal Development and the creator of the O.C.A.S.I.O. Goal Setting System and O-Compass Path Coaching Model. With over 15 years of experience in education, Laura transitioned her work to focus on helping individuals of all ages gain clarity, build confidence, and align their lives with their true purpose.
Through her coaching, writing, workshops, and speaking, Laura empowers people to navigate life transitions, rediscover their strengths, and take intentional steps toward meaningful personal and professional growth. She believes that transformation begins with one clear decision—to become who you were meant to be—and is passionate about helping others bring that vision to life. Connect with Laura at www.lauraocasio.com.
Recent Articles
Rest: Reclaiming the Permission to Pause
When did rest become something we had to earn? For many of us, the answer may be difficult to pinpoint because the belief developed gradually. We live in a culture that often celebrates productivity, accomplishment, and the ability to keep going even when we are tired. We learn to measure our days by what we accomplished, how many things we checked off our lists, and how much we were able to do for ourselves and for others. Somewhere along the way, it can become easy to confuse what we do with who we are.
Waterfall Meditations: Where Water Meets the Soul
One of the most beautiful things I have discovered while exploring waterfalls is that transformation does not begin when you arrive at the destination. It begins the moment you decide to go. The planning, the drive, the anticipation, and the journey itself all become part of the experience. As I explored the waterfall loop of Western New York, I realized the adventure was never only about finding the next waterfall. It was about slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and becoming fully present along the way.
Why Most Goal Setting Fails (And What Actually Works) – An Interview with Laura Ocasio
For Laura Ocasio, that realization didn’t arrive gently. She grew up inside a high-control religious world where her goals were chosen for her and achievement was measured in hours of service. In her thirties, she made the wrenching decision to leave…losing the community and the support system she had leaned on her whole life. She started over with almost nothing, certain she was years behind everyone else.
The Lost Art of Connection: What Cursive Writing Can Teach Us About Reflection and Transformation
I still remember the moment I learned that the local school district where I taught high school would no longer be teaching cursive writing in elementary school. At first, I was in disbelief. My mind immediately went to practical concerns. How would students read handwritten letters, historical documents, or family keepsakes written in cursive? How would they confidently sign checks, complete forms requiring a signature, or write a personal handwritten note? While many students were already word-processing assignments and the emphasis in high school had shifted toward legible printing and electronic submissions, the decision felt significant.
Rediscover the Confidence You Already Have
Have you ever looked at a new opportunity and thought, “I’m not sure I’m qualified for that”?
Perhaps it was a new position, a leadership role, a business venture, or simply a life transition that felt unfamiliar. In those moments, many of us focus on what we lack rather than what we already possess. We compare ourselves to others, question our readiness, and wonder whether we have what it takes to succeed.
Yet one of the greatest confidence traps is believing that every new chapter requires an entirely new version of ourselves.
Goal Setting Reimagined
Most people do not struggle with goal setting because they lack motivation. More often, they struggle because the method they have been taught was never designed to support the reality of their lives. At the beginning of a new season, whether it is the start of a year or a personal turning point, goals are often created with excitement and intention. There is clarity, hope, and a genuine desire for change.