About Autology
Autology is a leadership coaching and consulting practice.
Through structured conversation and deliberate planning, we help our clients sharpen their vision, strategy, and communications.
And as we work together, we grow too—because every partnership is a chance to learn, to build, and to create something better than we imagined.
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Our Story
Autology began with a secret.
“Within six months of working with you, my therapist took me off depression medication,” a former colleague shared. “Six months after that, I was off anxiety medication. And I’ve never felt more confident.”
That moment—and others like it—revealed something powerful: even casual conversations were unlocking clarity, courage, and change. I started hearing updates like “I submitted my law school application!” or “I just landed my first national client!” And I began to understand that I wasn’t just offering advice—I was helping people reconnect with their voice and direction.
As a senior leader at a community foundation that operated more like a think tank, I found myself most energized by one question: Continue reading
Our Founder
Lauren Crump Wilson specializes in leadership coaching, strategic planning, and nonprofit consulting, with expertise in stakeholder-focused messaging. She has co-designed professional fellowships, marketed multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects, created sustainable fundraising models, and served on boards in mental health, economic development, and the arts.
Drawing on her experiences in both engineering and entertainment, Lauren brings a blend of analytical and creative questioning to her work. She helps clients untangle complexity, reframe challenges, and expand their perspectives—often uncovering connections and opportunities they hadn’t yet recognized.
Lauren’s approach increases consideration—helping people recognize patterns, challenge assumptions, and lead with greater respect. Learn more
Our Clients
We work with individual people and organizations navigating complexity with care.
Our clients are often at pivotal moments—stepping into greater responsibility, reimagining their role, or guiding their teams through uncertainty. They come from a range of sectors, including nonprofit, finance, healthcare, and environmental. Many are also in mission-driven roles within corporate and religious settings, balancing strategy with values.
Whether they’re first-time CEOs, senior managers, or board members, our clients share a commitment to doing meaningful work—and doing it well. Learn more
How We Help
We offer coaching, consulting, and a blend of both.
COACHING
Coaching supports the goals you choose, through structured conversation. We offer coaching services for the following professionals:
C-Suite Executives
Military Officers
Managers
Community Leaders
Fundraisers
CONSULTING
Consulting offers recommendations, shaped by your goals and informed by what we observe. Popular consulting requests include:
Talent and Transition:
New CEO Support
New Hire Interviews
Orientation and Onboarding Program Design
Exit Interviews
Founder/CEO Succession Support
Planning and Positioning:
Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations
Fundraising Communications
Community Presentation Strategy
Note: We are happy to discuss services not listed that help people become clearer and more compelling.
Our Team
Lauren is fortunate to have a network of talented friends—experts in copywriting, design, research, SEO, voice work, and more—who’ve built firms around the work they love. When the challenge calls for collaboration, she assembles the right team for your needs.