Inner.U Career

Handel Group^® is a renowned executive life coaching company dedicated to teaching people how to human better and realize their personal and professional visions since 2004.

Our straightforward and innovative method has changed the lives of thousands of clients and has been taught in over 50 educational programs and institutes of learning, including MIT, Yale, and Harvard.

This revolutionary coaching method will guide you in designing your life and managing your mind. It will help you develop Personal Integrity^® and help you experience life with newfound compassion, humor, and honesty.

The Handel Method^® and Inner.U^® were created by Lauren Zander, the co-founder of Handel Group. An expert life coach and author, Lauren is the coach to coaches, change makers, and disruptors, as well as a pioneer in the life coaching industry.

Inner.U Career is our online coaching course that gives you the tools you need to stop playing small in such a HUGE area of your life as your career. Whether you’re out to find a new job, step up and lead at your current one, resolve issues, curate your thoughts, or cause INSPIRED results.

Get it
or gift it

The instruction manual for your dream career. This online coaching course gives you the tools to find a new job, step up and lead at your current one, resolve issues, curate your thoughts, or cause INSPIRED results.

* Payment plan available

You Got This!

There are no coals to walk over. No quick fixes. This is a wake up call for you to step up, do the work, and be who you've always wanted to be: you, only better.

Course Modules

Meet Co-founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group and creator of Inner.U, Lauren Zander. If you’re looking for sugary sweetness and niceties... you’ve come to the wrong place. There’s nothing diluted here. Lauren is coaching concentrate.

Setting goals wakes us up to our highest ideals for ourselves. But guess what? Most of us aren’t so great at it. No matter who or how big you are, this is where all of our clients start. Coming?

As a result-driven species, most of us think that in order to realize our big career dreams (all our dreams, for that matter), we have to get into the right actions, period. Ever wonder what informs the actions we take and the ones we don't? Wonder no more.

You are about to learn one of the cornerstones of The Handel Method: Personal Integrity. It’s the ability to keep a promise to yourself that is a match with your highest ideals and where the rubber meets the road with your dreams.

Our thoughts profoundly impact us. But, because no one else can hear them or sense them, we consider them fairly inconsequential unless we act upon them. But is that true?

What ELSE could possibly be standing in your career dreams' way? Answer: your personality traits. But, never fear: You can dial in and dial out of the traits you dig and deal with the ones you (or others) don't.

Now that you've learned how to dream, can hear and deal head-on with your negative inner dialogue, debunk your theories, curate your thoughts, and leash your negative traits, want to see how it all fits together not just in a chart (though that too), but in a video? Meet Shir Nir, CEO of Handel Group.

Ready to take on a taboo topic that no one really talks about...and yet it's pervasive: lying? Find out why the age-old saying "the truth shall set you free" is age old.

Ever notice that no matter how many positive emails, texts, and calls you get, you only really care about or pay attention to the one lousy one you got? Why is that? The reason is more peculiar than you think...

If you really want to know what’s stopping you in an area of your life where you’re seemingly stuck, the answer is located in your purge. Your what? Good question...

When it comes to time and our management of it, or lack of management of it, it's your relationship to time that must change NOT time itself. There is nothing wrong with time, it's innocent. TIME is actually one of the most sacred relationships we have. So, if you find yourself in a battle with time, like many of us do, you are more than likely in a battle with yourself and how you are choosing to live your life and design your time. Battles up.

Ever notice that who you are often changes depending on who you’re with? Whether it’s with your CEO, your partner, your kids, or a waiter? Most of us can truly waiver more often than we know and more often than we want. Where do you do the 2-step?

Whether it's at work, at home, at the gym, or in the mirror...EVERY person, EVERY relationship, EVERY area and constituency in your life can be summed up in a one-liner. Worse than "can be" summed up in one...they already are! Let's check out what some of your current taglines might be. And remember, the more honest you are about them, the better.

There really is a scale of how comfortable we feel in our own skin to be who we are and say what we think, and most of us are still pretty awkward, even as grown ups. Even as CEOs! There’s an art to honesty. Lauren is here with the "how to" and the smock.

Ready to find out what you need, both emotionally and physically, to cause your own success? Learn the 7 ingredients of a powerful leader and not only see what might be missing from your "pantry," but develop what you need.

Given all that you've learned, you can now author what your life was always about, back then AND now. Literally. Right it.

You made it. Please be wildly proud of yourself. It’s time to toast you. You didn’t just complete the course... you caused the change we’re all dying to see, literally.

Now that you've gotten a taste at designing your life and humaning better, it’s time to learn how to design each day of it, too. Yes, U get to manage and inspire yourself, daily.

People keep saying things like…

Mind blown

“I've only been in Inner.U for a freakin' week and my whole world has changed....I'm just telling you right now. Mind blown. Thank you.”

- Melinda

Triumphant

“Inner.U is the stellar program that will catapult you into a deep dive and show you how to emerge, triumphant.”

- Ilana

Your life moves very quickly

“I've been doing Inner.U for three years and once you start keeping the promises and consequences your life moves very quickly...I got a new job, got two raises, and am buying a co-op! I also became best friends with my parents again after a year of consistent phone calls”

- Carolina

Most importantly, myself

“I was able to reset and prioritize my world, my business, and, most importantly, myself.”

- Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson

Achieve it

“Has helped me break out of so many cyclical patterns of thought and behavior I thought I couldn’t escape, by cutting through all of my dramas, stories, and b.s. and getting to the heart of what I want and what I’m doing (or not doing!) to achieve it."

- Amanda

Improved

“My life has improved in the past 18 months of being a part of Inner U.”

- Lori

Appreciate abundance

"A big breakthrough I had was with my thoughts about money. I realized that my thinking ‘I only want enough money’ was not really being humble and gracious, but was actually being limiting and kinda ridiculous. I DON’T want just enough! I know I am creating my own reality and I am learning to see and appreciate abundance EVERYwhere.”

- Michelle

Transformative

"The impact of coaching has repeatedly been transformative. This is a practice that helps individuals, couples, teams, and organizations become effective, happier, and more authentic. Everyone can learn something from this powerful approach to living, working, and loving.”

- Jim Phills

Empowered

“Has empowered me to change my perception and the ways in which I make choices. I now “design” the days in my life versus letting them happen to me.”

- J. Young

Much happier

“I am so much happier in my family life and relationships - so much more compassionate and loving. And my exhibit is open and my book is done. Very proud of it!”

- Dr. Alison Matthews David

I walk my talk

“I am proud to say I am happy and healthy and that I no longer live a lie - I walk my talk by putting my health and wellness first, so I really can help others do the same. I am making a difference in the world without sacrificing myself in the process. Most importantly, this commitment to myself has actually deepened my connection to the people and causes that are important to me, and given a new purpose and meaning to my path.”

- Caroline Kohles

Mind blown

“I've only been in Inner.U for a freakin' week and my whole world has changed....I'm just telling you right now. Mind blown. Thank you.”

- Melinda

Triumphant

“Inner.U is the stellar program that will catapult you into a deep dive and show you how to emerge, triumphant.”

- Ilana

Your life moves very quickly

- Carolina

Most importantly, myself

“I was able to reset and prioritize my world, my business, and, most importantly, myself.”

- Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson

Achieve it

- Amanda

Improved

“My life has improved in the past 18 months of being a part of Inner U.”

- Lori

Appreciate abundance

- Michelle

Transformative

- Jim Phills

Empowered

“Has empowered me to change my perception and the ways in which I make choices. I now “design” the days in my life versus letting them happen to me.”

- J. Young

Much happier

“I am so much happier in my family life and relationships - so much more compassionate and loving. And my exhibit is open and my book is done. Very proud of it!”

- Dr. Alison Matthews David

I walk my talk

- Caroline Kohles

Kicker of But, But,
Butts.

Lauren Zander is Co-Founder of Handel Group, an expert life coach, author, and creator of The Handel Method^® and Inner.U.

She is the coach to coaches, change makers, and disruptors, as well as a pioneer in the life coaching industry and a foremost expert in love & dating. Her coaching methodology has been developed and taught at over 50 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, NYU, and the New York City Public School System.

Learn more about Lauren Zander

“Lauren has changed my life.”

Hugh Jackman

“Lauren taught me to live a life with the most integrity, the most success, and the most fun.”

Miki Agrawal

“Lauren Zander does not mince words.”

Forrest Steven Whittaker III

Loved by

May your dreams have a shot!

Whether you’re just peeking out of your pandemic cave, wondering what’s next job-wise, money-wise, love-wise, or (fill-in-the-blank)wise, and are feeling psyched, sorta psyched, or stuck, we’ve got you covered.

Ready to give your dreams a shot?

Career

Take the quiz

Frequently Asked Questions…

Therapy has its place and life coaching has its place. They overlap in many goals, but they are not the same experience. Here's how we differ:

We are most successful with already healthy people who want to be happier and more at peace.
We focus on action as the main pathway to shifting patterns.
We can coach on a short-term basis.
We teach Personal Integrity® – the ability to keep a promise to yourself and the alignment of your head (thoughts), heart (desires), and body (actions) – as the key to self-esteem, happiness, and pride.
We have opinions and we'll tell you what they are.
We might argue with you.
We tell on ourselves.

Life coaches teach individuals to design and live an inspired life. By developing Personal Integrity and aligning your heart, mind, and actions with your dreams, we deal head on with your current challenges in the most critical areas of your life, such as health, love, family, career, time, and money. Our private and group programs provide the tools and support needed to realize your dreams and cause lasting change.

For over 20 years we've taught thousands of clients to human better, from CEOs to entrepreneurs to stay at home dads to award winning artists. Some of the most common issues clients come to HG Life to deal with are:

Making a transition (personal or professional) when they are unsure of how to go about actually doing it
Getting honest and clear about what they really want, their highest ideals for themselves
Being highly successful in some areas but not all areas of their life
Repeating unproductive or negative patterns
Finding their voice and learning how to become a leader their life, in areas where they're currently not
Needing to fully resolve their past in order to move on
Learning how to fulfill their dreams in areas where it's seemingly impossible
Finding love, divorcing beautifully, and/or admitting what they truly want
Knowing what they need to do, but unable get themselves to do it
Procrastinating and dealing with excusing, justifying, blaming, and feeling guilty
Healing unresolved relationships
Dealing with hauntings from their past they can't seem to shake

Inner.U takes our entire coaching method and offers it in a self-directed course. Curated programs for LIFE, LOVE, STUDENT, CAREER. In private coaching, we use Inner.U as our online textbook to support your sessions.

Audio coaching modules & written assignments
A Promise Tracker
Integrity scores
Buddy system
Digital badges
One free 6-week Masterclass with a certified coach
1 free private coaching call with a certified coach
Access to smaller, specialized group coaching courses

It depends, Inner.U is self directed.

If you spend at least 1 hour per week in the program, it will take about 6 months to work through Inner.U with a focus on 2-3 areas of life.

Masterclasses work at a pace of about 1 module per week and cover the first 4 modules.

As long as you do the work, Inner.U and The Handel Method works. Here's what makes Handel Group and our proven methodology different, and why we are uniquely positioned to deliver positive results:

We have a defined philosophical framework that tackles a person's feelings, beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors.

Through our work with MIT and an independent study conducted by Dr. Donna R. Baptiste of The University of Illinois in Chicago, our methods have been demonstrated as effective. (Dr. Baptiste is Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine at UIC.)

Inner.U is best if:

You need the most financially responsible option
You are self-motivated and can keep yourself moving (if not, you can always sign up with a coach, Masterclass, or both, for extra hand-holding later)
You want to make sure you love The Handel Method before making any further commitment
You are already a health or life coach

1 on 1 Coaching is best if:

It is a financially responsible investment for you
You have the time to commit to 2-4 monthly sessions for 6-12 months with homework between each session.
You believe that, quite possibly, the reason you aren't living your dream life is because you are in your own way (and that's good news)
You think you might need (like a personal trainer at the gym) a coach to keep you accountable to your dreams – especially the big ones
You like to process things with another person and perspective, to go deep, and you are open to feedback
You don't have any pre-diagnosed mental illness and are not looking for any kind of diagnosis or mental health therapy. We are not mental health practitioners.

You will have a 30-minute consultation with one of our experts who will match you with the best coach to suit your needs. When making a coach recommendation we'll consider four main points:

Experience: which experience level of coach and coaching rate is most appropriate for you
Logistics: time zone, schedules, availability
Leadership: which particular coach is expert in your specific needs
Connection: will you and the coach connect, relate, and get each other's worlds

Inner.U LIFE and LOVE are each $425. Inner.U CAREER is $650.

1 on 1 Coaching fees:

A package of 24 sessions starts at $6,000.
InnerU LIFE (and for some Inner.U LOVE) are also required for private coaching, at $425 each.

Free & freeing...

From our minds, mouths & method to your inbox. By subscribing to our newsletter, you will be kept up to date with new articles, events and other fun, free & freeing tidbits to assist you on your ride to reaching and exceeding your personal goals.

Inner.U Career

Get it or gift it

You Got This!

Course Modules

Introduction An Introduction to Inner.U and The Handel Method.

Module 1 The Areas of Life: Writing Your Goals and Your Current State

Module 2 Your Inner Dialogue and How It Runs the Show

Module 3 Personal Integrity® And The Promise Tracker™

Module 4 How to Get Your Head Under New Management

Module 5 Traits and How to Leverage Them for Success

Module 6 Mid-Module Review: Personal Integrity & Accountability Model

Module 7 The Truth About Lying: Firing Your In-house Counsel

Module 8 Career Hauntings: How They Shape Us and How to Unravel Them

Module 9 The Purge: Getting Yourself Unstuck

Module 10 Mastering Time

Module 11 Leadership By Example: How To Be A '1'

Module 12 Taglines: What You Believe You Prove

Module 13 Having Hard Conversations and Getting Resolved

Module 14 The 7 Ingredients of a Powerful Leader

Module 15 The End Beginning: Designing Your Future: Your 'I Am' Statement

Outro Owed to YOU

Bonus Module Designing Your Day

People keep saying things like…

Mind blown

Triumphant

Your life moves very quickly

Most importantly, myself

Achieve it

Improved

Appreciate abundance

Transformative

Empowered

Much happier

I walk my talk

Mind blown

Triumphant

Your life moves very quickly

Most importantly, myself

Achieve it

Improved

Appreciate abundance

Transformative

Empowered

Much happier

I walk my talk

Kicker of But, But, Butts.

Kicker of But, But, Butts.

May your dreams have a shot!

Career

Frequently Asked Questions…

How is Life Coaching different from therapy?

Why would I need a life coach?

What is Inner.U?

How long does it take?

Does it work?

Is Inner.U or 1 on 1 Coaching better for me?

How do I pick my coach?

What is the financial commitment?

Free & freeing...

Are you ready to change your Career?

Sign Up

Ready to go to the next level?

Get it
or gift it

Kicker of But, But,
Butts.

Kicker of But, But,
Butts.

Are you ready to
change your Career?