Why I’m Sharing This
I used to believe I could figure it all out on my own. For the most part, that’s what I’ve always done.
But a few months ago, I hit a point where I felt stuck—emotionally, mentally, professionally.
Everything looked fine on the outside, but I was holding a lot inside: resentment, exhaustion, and confusion about what was next. I am normally a decisive, action-oriented person, and I was finding myself having more and more overwhelmed and “stuck” days.
So I did something I had been thinking about – I hired a coach.
This episode is the behind-the-scenes look at what led me to that decision—and how it ended up unlocking more clarity, creativity, and confidence than I ever expected. If you’re in a season of transition, or just tired of carrying it all on your own, I think this will speak to you.
Timestamped Summary
00:00 – Intro: For the high-achiever who’s quietly overwhelmed
03:20 – The career transition that shook my identity
08:45 – When self-worth feels wobbly even when you know you’re capable
13:30 – The loneliness of leadership and why friends weren’t enough
18:10 – Why I needed “whole person” support—at home and in business
24:05 – Breaking out of old emotional cycles (resentment, burnout, exhaustion)
30:45 – When you pay, you pay attention: the power of investing in support
37:20 – What coaching helped me unlock: calm, clarity, and faster decision-making
44:10 – A personal invitation: The Corporate Leader Clarity Experience
Why I Thought I Didn’t Need Help (And Why I Was Wrong)
“I Should Be Able to Figure This Out”
As a trained coach myself, I thought I had the tools. And in many ways, I did. But I couldn’t see my own blind spots. The cycle of overwhelm, guilt, and indecision kept repeating. I wasn’t getting traction—and that frustrated me.
When Achievement Becomes a Mask
Even though I had built success before, this time felt different. After stepping away from a high-earning role, my worth felt unsteady. I had big vision for my next chapter, but I was stuck in the in-between—and it was lonely there.
What Changed When I Got Support
Real Conversations, Not Just Pep Talks
My friends and family are loving and very supportive, and I needed someone trained to ask the right questions—to help me think clearly, make sharper decisions, and move with strategy instead of spinning my wheels.
Emotional Cycles Started to Break
I realized I was venting the same things over and over—to Steve, to myself, to my journal. I was tired of looping if you know what I mean. Coaching gave me a way to name the pattern, shift out of it faster, and move into clarity instead of confusion.
What It Helped Me Unlock
Nervous System Regulation = Creative Clarity
This one surprised me. Once I stopped white-knuckling everything, I noticed that my creativity returned. I felt calm again. I could think clearly and actually enjoy the process of building something new.
Stronger Relationships at Home
I stopped turning Steve into my coach or therapist. I started showing up as a better wife and mom—because I wasn’t carrying everything alone. I had a safe place to process outside of my marriage, and that made our connection even stronger.
Faster Decisions, Deeper Alignment
When you’re overwhelmed, everything feels urgent. Coaching helped me sort what actually mattered—and make better decisions, faster. Instead of toggling between 20 browser tabs (literally and mentally), I started creating from clarity.
“I didn’t hire a coach because I didn’t know exactly what to do.
I hired a coach because I was tired of doing it all alone.”
I wasn’t looking for a bunch of “how to” strategies. Instead, I really wanted to focus on who I was becoming in the process.
The Corporate Leader Clarity Experience
If you’re a high-achieving woman navigating leadership, career transitions, or simply craving more clarity and calm—I created this for you.
The Corporate Leader Clarity Experience is a small group coaching program:
- Exclusive, application-only coaching program designed for just 10 high-achieving women navigating career and life transitions.
- Strictly 1 woman per company to create a safe, high-trust space for honest conversations about career alignment, leadership, and personal fulfillment.
- Live, small group coaching sessions that blend structured guidance with shared experience so you can hear your own intuition again and see you’re not alone.
- Focused on creating clarity and peace so you can step out of the frenzy, take back the driver’s seat, and align your work and life with what matters most to you.
- Designed for corporate women balancing ambition and family who are ready to stop masking burnout, explore meaningful next steps, and feel proud of how they’re showing up at work and at home.
We keep it intentionally intimate—one woman per company—so you get deep support in a trusted space. If you’re ready to stop spinning and start leading your life from a place of calm control, you can apply here.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to carry it all.
You don’t have to prove your worth by figuring it out alone.
And you definitely don’t have to wait until you’re burned out to ask for help.
Hiring a coach didn’t just help me grow—it helped me breathe again.
If you’ve been thinking about investing in support (whether with me or someone else), take the step. Even one conversation can shift everything.
If you are interested in a complimentary Clarity call as you navigate your own career + life, please and I will be in touch from there.
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