“My work has a high emotional load, and I was panicked that it was getting too heavy for me. I love my career and wanted to sustain it, but I was waking up every day with a sense of dread. There’d been a perfect storm with several things pushing my buttons at once: I’d just started a new role, the world was in shambles, and I struggled to end the day with my sanity in tact. Healthy boundaries come pretty naturally to me in my personal life, but they weren’t transferring to my professional life. It felt like all the terrible things happening in the world and in my job were my responsibility and mine alone. I couldn’t escape the anxiety loop or stop hyper-focusing on what more I needed to do. In my work with Rachel, I was able to make the necessary connections to apply the lessons I’ve unpacked in my personal life over the years to my professional life —and to make the much-needed transfer of creating boundaries at work. Because of that, my job now feels sustainable. I no longer worry that I will have to leave the field I’m in because I am too sensitive or fragile to handle its emotional intensity. Rachel and I created new definitions together so that I could better understand what’s mine, what’s not, what’s actually urgent, what’s actually important, what’s possible… all of that is a new filter through which I see the day-to-day and big picture elements of my role. I’ve become much more effective now that I’m focusing on what matters most. Part of me knows that I could have just continued on the way I was. I was doing good work, but I was spiraling. What I know now is that my impact is exponentially higher when my emotional state is optimized. I no longer wake up with dread. I know that I can sustain this work and make an impact. I’m so glad I chose not to keep going the way I was, because my new concept of being enough and doing enough at work is of way higher benefit to me, my team, and the movement we're fighting for.”

— Hannah, VP Government Affairs in Orlando

“Before coaching, I felt like I was on the elevator in that scene in “Elf" where Buddy’s pressing all the buttons. Basically, I was stuck doing busy work and never making it to the “top floor” where work was meaningful. I was burned out, not performing my best and could barely get out of bed in the morning to walk the dog. Coaching with Rachel really changed the way I felt as I showed up for work. We flipped my internal narratives, identified concrete ways I could be more impactful and communicate my value, and released the grip of my to-do list. It used to haunt me constantly, but with Rachel’s help, I was able to put it aside and create more room to rest. At the same time, I got promoted and negotiated for more money. I feel so much happier now—but I got happy first, and the results followed. Recently, I went out for a new role on a dream team and got it. I credit our work for giving me the confidence to do that. The elevator scene is history.”

— Kristen, Product Marketing Manager in SF

“I wasn’t looking for a coach, because I was hoping to carve a career that doesn't follow traditional forms of success. My work with Rachel really helped me to think even more outside the box than I was. At the time I was torn between two paths in my business, both of which seemed to belong to other people. Working with Rachel helped me question, what would it look like to do this my way? I began to see possibilities to structure my work to fit who I am as a person. As someone who usually trusts myself, it was really special to have someone hear and reveal things I hadn't considered. I felt met, challenged and comforted at once. Our work has really helped me to build my practice. Nine months on and my business is structured in a way that works for me uniquely.”

— Amirah, Independent Strategist in London

“I’d recently married, reached a huge career milestone and settled in my dream city. Things were great in a macro sense, but day-to-day, I was frantic and overwhelmed. I felt like I was on a hamster wheel, and I needed support. I thought I’d use coaching to get clear about where to head next in my career, but I had no idea how deep my work with Rachel would go. With the help of our coaching, I began to see how much I didn’t feel deserving of my success. Some of the tapping sessions we had were transcendental. Earth-shattering, in a good way. I was able to see my own blockers in a way I never had before. As a result, yes, I got clarity on my career. I finished a book draft that I’d been working on for 8 years. I created an MVP coaching offer and signed my first client, helping a new grad enter into EdTech, which is a passion of mine. But most importantly, I changed my whole approach to creating happiness. I let go of what people think of me as I wrote my book draft. I became more comfortable with the ebbs and flows of my job, and learned to neutralise strong emotional reactions. If you have the opportunity to work with Rachel, go for it. Best thing you’ll ever do.”

— McKay, EdTech Exec, Writer & Coach in Chicago