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Laurie shares the story behind Run Your Race and discusses workforce development, leadership, professional presence, and career mobility.
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Stronger Starts. Stronger Futures.
Run Your Race partners with organizations and empowers young adults to build the skills, mindset, and momentum they need to go the distance.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Training That Helps Your Program Finish Strong
For organizations who want participants to show up prepared — without burning out their staff.
FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Your Race. Your Pace. Your Breakthrough.
For young adults who are trying, but tired of guessing what employers expect.
FOR WORKFORCE PROGRAMS & SCHOOLS
Every Learner Deserves a Path to the Finish Line
For workforce programs, trade schools, and community organizations that know power skills matter — but don’t have the time to teach them from scratch.
What We Offer
Career Development
We help participants build the communication, professionalism, and real-world habits needed to move confidently into their future careers.
Tailored Training Programs
Every organization is different. We design power-skills training that fits your learners, your goals, and your industry.
Job Readiness & Skill Building
We teach the practical skills employers expect — from communication to problem-solving — so participants show up prepared and consistent.
Workforce Integration
We support learners beyond the classroom by helping them connect with community resources, opportunities, and networks that strengthen long-term success.
Mentorship & Guidance
Our approach blends structure, honesty, and encouragement — offering learners the support they need to stay focused, steady, and growing.
Power Skills For Navigating
the Workplace
Run Your Race equips emerging talent with power skills and workplace navigation strategies to succeed, advance, and keep you in the room.
Power skills are the everyday habits that help people work well with others, handle challenges, and show up professionally. They’re not about perfection — they’re about communicating clearly, staying focused, and solving problems when real-world situations arise.
While most jobs can teach technical tasks, power skills shape how those tasks get done. They make interviews smoother, reduce stress on the job, and open doors to new opportunities.
Communication
Clear expression, active listening, and the ability to share ideas in a way others can understand.
Teamwork
Collaborating effectively, respecting different perspectives, and contributing to group goals.
Problem-Solving
Thinking through challenges, staying adaptable, and finding solutions when things don’t go as planned.
Time Management
Using time wisely, staying organized, and maintaining steady progress on work or responsibilities.
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How We Teach the Power Skills That Move People Forward
Most young adults want to succeed — they just haven’t been shown the path yet.
Run Your Race breaks workplace expectations into simple, doable steps so learners can start strong, find their rhythm, and move forward with confidence.
Start Strong with
Tailored Empowerment Solutions
We create personalized training that meets each learner where they are and gives them the support they need to move toward a successful career.
Mentorship & Coaching for
Expert Guidance
We offer honest, practical coaching that helps learners grow their skills, build confidence, and stay on track.
Find Your Rhythm with
Dedicated Support
We guide learners through challenges and opportunities with steady support that helps them make informed career decisions.
Move Forward With Confidence Using
Industry Insights
We share real-world insight and clarity about career paths so learners can navigate the workforce with confidence and direction.
Before Run Your Race, learners often:
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Guess what employers expect
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Feel unsure or overwhelmed
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Struggle with communication or confidence
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Freeze during conflict
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Show up inconsistently without clear guidance
After Run Your Race, Learners:
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Understand expectations
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Communicate with confidence
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Manage time and responsibilities
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Navigate conflict calmly
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Show up prepared and consistent
Laurie J. Washington, Founder of Run Your Race
At the Starting Line
Welcome to Run Your Race, where personal growth meets real-world strategy. Laurie J. Washington brings more than 25 years of experience in Human Resources, Workforce Development, and Non-Profit leadership. Her journey didn’t just prepare her for this work, it trained her for it.
The Shift in Her Stride
In 2015, while training for her first half marathon, Laurie questioned her coach’s interval method. The response, “Sis, it’s your race to run,” landed with the force of a finish-line revelation. Progress isn’t about keeping up with someone else’s stride. It’s about trusting your pace and honoring the rhythm that keeps you moving.
Building the Course
That insight became the heartbeat of Run Your Race. Laurie now guides individuals and organizations through career transitions, leadership development, and culture building. She helps you lay out a course that fits your strengths and supports your growth without forcing you into someone else’s lane.
Running Beside You
Here, we don’t push you to sprint before you’re ready. We meet you where you are, match your pace, and help you move forward with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.
Crossing Your Finish Line
Let’s work together to create a path that reflects who you are and where you’re going. It’s your race, your pace, your victory.
