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Whether you’re looking for individual coaching (8-sessions minimum) or group coaching (4-6 sessions), this program is designed to help you break through challenges, unlock new possibilities, and take action.
Rooted in design thinking and Lego Serious Play, each session is hands-on, thought-provoking, and tailored to your unique goals. I create bespoke coaching materials to help you navigate obstacles, experiment with new approaches, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Ready to prototype your next breakthrough? Let’s build something great together!
Laurie's Story of Unstuck
I started Minerva Lab’s coaching program with Atiya at a pivotal and difficult moment in my life. I had just left my full-time job, was navigating a midlife crisis after my divorce, and felt completely unsure about my next career steps. I was stuck in a cycle of depression-paralysis, watching YouTube self-help videos, endlessly exploring productivity hacks, and life-planning strategies, but none of it was helping me build a vision I felt confident about—or a realistic path to achieve it. Working with Atiya changed that.
I’ve known Atiya for nearly 18 years. We first met when she was completing her PhD at the University of Chicago, and I was an undergraduate art student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Throughout the years, I’ve seen firsthand how brilliant and effective she is as a teacher, thinker, and facilitator. But experiencing her coaching program took my admiration to another level.
One of the most profound shifts I experienced was learning how to embrace prototyping. In the past, I may have tried things out experimentally, but I never understood how powerful and practical it could be when intentionally applied to life and career decisions. Atiya helped me turn ideas into action. Prototyping gave me permission to try, adjust, and learn without needing to be perfect. This mindset helped me break free from paralysis and begin taking real steps—whether it was reorganizing my home for better focus or moving forward with my YouTube channel.
Another breakthrough came from LEGO Serious Play, which I was skeptical about at first. But through Atiya’s guidance, using LEGO bricks to model abstract problems and solutions unlocked a creativity and clarity I didn’t know I had. This hands-on approach allowed me to confront challenges in a tangible, visual way that led to deeper insights and meaningful breakthroughs.
Now, I approach life’s challenges with a more open, creative, and solution-oriented mindset. The tools and strategies I learned with Atiya have helped me design a life more aligned with my values and ambitions. I finally feel like I have the clarity and momentum I was searching for.
I highly recommend this program to anyone who feels stuck or is struggling to turn ideas into action. Atiya’s creative coaching program can truly unlock your potential and guide you toward meaningful, lasting change.
— Laurie Rojas