Hi, I am Barbara (Blaze) Lazarony, MA, LMFT, my name represents the bright and spirited nature that has guided me through life’s many obstacles.
About Me
I’m Barbara (Blaze) Lazarony, MA, LMFT #151788, the founder of Neurodiverse Executive Coaching and of Love on the Autism Spectrum.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than 20 years at Macy’s, leading teams responsible for $2.5 billion in sales across 42 stores, then eighteen years as a transformational coach. I know the cost of masking at work from the inside: I discovered my own neurodivergence at 57.
Today I coach neurodivergent leaders, teams and organizations to build on how they are actually wired, rather than performing a version of themselves that burns them out. Coaching is available worldwide. Therapy in California is through Love on the Autism Spectrum.
I’m the creator of the Neurodivergent Spiral of Life and the author of Unmasked Self-Acceptance.
So, please allow me to ask you: How can I help your organization, team or business unit, or employees?
My Story
My journey in counseling and therapy was anything but straightforward. It was a winding road filled with personal struggles, health battles, and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. However, each challenge I faced ignited a fire within me to support others on their own life journeys.
In the early stages of my career, fresh out of college with a degree in Fashion Merchandising, I excelled in various roles, leading and mentoring sales and stock associates. In the fast-paced world of retail, I eventually became responsible for managing $2.5 billion in sales across 42 retail locations in the United States. I worked with top executives and had diverse experience in staffing, finance, operations, and human resources. It was a HUGE job, and I loved working in corporate America.
From the outside, my twenty-year career seemed flawless. However, I neglected my own personal well-being in pursuit of executive success. The concept of work/life balance was foreign to me.
Life took a turn when I became a patient myself at the age of thirty-eight, battling cancer and facing mental health diagnoses, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
I refused to let these setbacks define me. Instead, they fueled a passion to better understand myself and how I wanted to live and make a difference in the world! And in addition, I learned how to slow down, focus on my deepest desires, and how to meditate.
My personal journey led me to become an Advanced Certified Transformational Coach through training with Martha Beck and the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology. I was also invited to be a guest lecturer for eight years at Ernst & Young’s Leadership Seminar at California State University, Northridge. I also earned a Journal to the Self Facilitator certification and published four collaborative books.
My journey ignited a passion for continuous learning and a deep understanding that everyone is unique. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with countless people, and I find both people and business equally fascinating. While life and business coaching for eighteen years, I realized I wanted to support people in achieving lasting success, fulfillment, and healing on a deeper level. So, I pursued a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and became a therapist and counselor.
On the right below is my Blaze A Brilliant Path logo, the masthead name of my entire business, and a personal reminder to be a beacon of light and positive energy. In addition to Blaze A Brilliant Path, I am also the CEO and founder of this division of my business, Neurodiverse Executive Coaching, and Love on the Autism Spectrum, too.
Now, at 59+ years old and overcoming cancer two more times, I consider myself in my third profession—one I plan on being in for a very long time! I approach therapy and coaching with warmth, empathy, and curiosity. If you’re interested in learning more about my customized Neurodiverse Executive Coaching services, please fill out the form below, the email comes directly to me. After I recieve your email, I’m happy to meet you via Zoom to discuss your unique needs, whether you’re an individual, in a team/business, or even in an organization. Together we can create a plan tailored to your specific goals and needs.
As the CEO and founder of this division, I am passionate about helping individuals on the autism spectrum thrive in their personal and professional lives. Having navigated through my own challenges as a neurodivergent individual and overcoming cancer three times, I understand the unique struggles that can come with being neurodiverse. But I also know that there is immense talent, creativity, and potential within each person.
I’ve discovered my true calling in working with neurodiverse individuals, teams, and organizations. My love for people knows no bounds, and embracing my neurodiversity enhances my connection and understanding of others.