Ezra coaching vs TextLauren
Ezra is LHH's virtual coaching company. It sells coaching programs to organizations, with credentialed coaches meeting employees by video through its app. TextLauren is an executive coach you text, for individuals who want help in the moment without a company program.
Lauren is a real coach. You're texting an AI trained on her coaching.
The short answer
Ezra is a strong option for organizations that want credentialed human coaches at scale, especially through LHH. If your employer offers it, use it.
If you're on your own, or you need help before tomorrow's meeting rather than at your next session, TextLauren is coaching you can start yourself, by text.
How Ezra works
Ezra, an LHH company, offers coaching programs to organizations: EZRA Edge, EZRA Focus, and EZRAx for executives. Employees meet a credentialed coach on a schedule through the Ezra app.
LHH's executive coaching moved onto EZRAx in 2022. According to the company, EZRAx coaches hold the ICF's PCC credential and have at least 500 hours of coaching experience.
Ezra doesn't publish prices. It builds a proposal for each organization based on the program, the number of participants and the length.
How TextLauren works
TextLauren is an executive coach you text. You save Lauren's number and text her when something comes up: the night before the review, ten minutes before the call, right after the meeting that went sideways. She asks a question or two, then helps with a plan, a script or some honest pushback, and she checks in afterward.
Lauren is a real coach. You're texting an AI trained on her coaching. That's what makes it available at 9:40am and at 11pm, and why it's a monthly plan instead of an hourly rate.
Side by side
| Ezra | TextLauren | |
|---|---|---|
| Who usually pays | Organizations, through Ezra and LHH | You |
| How coaching happens | Scheduled video sessions with a credentialed coach in the Ezra app | Text messages, whenever something comes up |
| Coaches | Human coaches; EZRAx executive coaches hold the PCC credential with 500+ hours, per the company | Lauren, an AI trained on executive coach Lauren Baptiste's coaching |
| Price | A tailored proposal for each organization | A free first week, then a monthly plan that costs less than one hour with most executive coaches |
| Best for | Organizations that want credentialed human coaching at scale | Individuals who want coaching in the moment |
Based on what each company publishes. Sources and the date we last checked are at the bottom of the page.
When Ezra is the better choice
- Your organization is buying coaching for a group of leaders.
- Your employer already offers Ezra or LHH coaching.
- Credentialed human coaching on a regular schedule matters most to you.
When TextLauren fits better
- Nobody is buying coaching for you, and you'd like to start this week.
- The moments you need help with don't fit a session calendar.
- You want a coach that remembers your people and checks in by text.
Coaching that starts with one text.
Text Lauren what's going on at work. She'll ask a couple of questions, help with the next step and check in after.
Hi Lauren! I'd like coaching I can start myself.
Lauren is a real coach. You're texting an AI trained on her coaching. Your first week is free. Cancel anytime from your account or by texting Lauren.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ezra part of LHH?
Yes. Ezra is an LHH company, and LHH's executive coaching moved onto Ezra's EZRAx platform in 2022.
How much does Ezra coaching cost?
Ezra doesn't publish prices. It builds a proposal for each organization based on the program, the number of participants and the length.
Can I sign up for Ezra myself?
Ezra sells to organizations, so most people use it through an employer. TextLauren is coaching you can sign up for yourself.